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  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus- Gearshift "clump" noise and low torque 10 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    Ford Focus Zetec S 2010 plate (Duratec HS 1.8 engine) 83k Miles/ Part service and so far no replacement parts in the logbook. So I bought a used car and have noticed a few things that are bothering me. Im not a car expert and I am learning as I go along. 1. When starting
  • Not yet sure - New Purchase 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    as my Nismo RS does about 33MPG on a good day! I have three options currently with I'd say up to £18,000 to play around with.  Option one is a 2014 onwards Audi Q5, 2 litre diesel S-Line plus.  Option two is a 2014 onwards BMW X3 likely 20D M sport. Option
  • I'm looking for a small SUV that will last the next 10 years. Any advice? 28 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a max of £11,000 to spend on a buying a family car. I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira but want to trade up to something newer and nicer. I like...
  • Best all season tyre for Suzuki Vitara? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to know which all weather tyre you would recommend for a new Suzuki Vitara? I had a set of winter tyres for my previous vehicle (Ford Focus)...
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1800 Endura Failure to start 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Hello, I've got 1998(S) Fiesta Courier with an 1800(?) Endura normally aspirated unit in it. It being an excellent starter, it failed to do so this morning. After investigation I discovered that nothing is coming out of the injection pump. I suspect the fuel cut-off solenoid is at fault
  • Which Estate? 16 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    deciding factor for me as I hate losing 000's on cars!! My shortlist so far: 1. BMW 318 Touring - My BMW has been extremely reliable and reasonably cheap to run. 2. Audo A4 Avant - Recommended by a friend. 3. Ford Mondeo - Recommended by a work colleague - I had a Ford Sierra once which was a pile
  • Ford Focus 1.6 Style 2008 - Cambelt 27 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    Hi guys Have a  2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Style. Been to four small size car engine repair garages.  Not sure about how much I should be looking to have to pay to have the Cambelt changed and how big or time wise the job would take. One garage said they need to loosen
  • Peugeot 106 1.1 1997 - Toasty Buns 9 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Just a quick update .... from the cold wife, to the heating on chilling morns threads the £6 remnote control arrived today and by luck the local  Aldi had heated car seat s for £10 with 3 year guarantee !! This is just to show that it works
  • Which large saloon car would you recommend for motorway use and towing a caravan? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a 2001 BMW 530d SE (E39) from new and have covered approximately 11,000 miles per year, 75 per cent of which has been on motorways. Though...
  • What does the team think... 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    about my chances of getting a Parking Penalty Charge Notice retrospectively overturned. Here's what happened. Last December (I know, b****y C*******s shopping) I got caught-out one dark gloomy evening in Central Milton Keynes. Parked in a spot that I thought was OK. It subsequently turned out
  • Strange tyre wear on a Fiesta 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I was wondering if you could shed some light on a problem I have with my Fiesta. First a little history. It's an 08 plate TDCi Zetec S. I brought it just...
  • Protection from rear impacts 13 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    also doing 60 mph close (but not unduly) behind. Blimey, in a Ford Ka, the back of one?s head must be practically brushing the rear screen. I was reminded of that traffic-cops type TV programme on several months back where a young woman (the driver) had tragically been killed when her car
  • Most reliable car for 1000 miles a week 11 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Hi I get 20p a mile fuel plus a monthly car allowance. Can anyone recommend a reliable efficient car about £8000 max? I do about 1000 miles a week. Thanks in advance
  • How much can a Nissan Vanette legally carry ? 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Does anyone know the max weight one of these can carry ? Have searched for hours on the net but no joy. Hoping someone may remember ? 2001 reg and Vanette Cargo LWB 2300 diesel. Thanks
  • Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 95 1.8 lhm level 26 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    i have filled with lhm fluid and now it is over the max level this is when the car is running and the lever is in the top position sorry if something is miss speled i am not from the uk thanks
  • It has to come 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    The German government is going to vote later this month on fixing the max speed limit to 120kph and it seems its going to be passed the main reason being the reduction in C02 gasses ,the way they enforce speed limits in Germany there will be little point in buying a E500 when the 200 will do
  • Radweld - is it worth trying? 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    N reg VW Passat. It has a minor coolant leak from somewhere. The reservoir drops from max to min over about six months. Is Radweld worth trying? Will it work OK in a VW, as I understand they use a special coolant. Thanks for your help.
  • How much can I tow with Astra? 10 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 1999 T reg Vauxhall Astra 1.7 TD, and want to know whether I am OK towing a caravan with a weight of 741kg gross max. Any advice welcome! Many thanks. Tim
 

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