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  • My Ford Focus won't idle properly after a timing belt change - did I miss something? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I had a bit of trouble changing my 2002 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6's timing belt as I didn't know to use a timing locking pin, but after putting in new valves,...
  • Ford focus 02 1.6 Zetec - Loosing power steering fluid after MOT 10 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    for some ford P/S fluid, (MC2 195-A, £20 a bottle, if you're wondering) I've filled it up and run it for a few minutes and the poorly sounding pump sounds a lot happier.     However, when the engine is running, the fluid leaks with 1 drip every second or so from underneath
  • B Max - Valuation 4 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    long and hard since buying the B Max and its taught me a great deal about the wisdom of doing research. I doubt whether I'd make a similar mistake again, and would most certainly take serious regard of any advice offered to me here in good faith. 
  • Volkswagen Corrado (1989 - 1995) - 92 2.9 VR6 MoT CO emissions fail - any ideas? 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    not convinced the AFM connection was a problem). I promptly forgot about this for this year, of course the MOT tester this time wasn't prepared to fiddle around and try lots of times to get it through. So results: [code] Fast Idle RPM: 2598 Pass CO: 0.571 Fail (max 0.3) HC: 39 Pass Lambda: 0.988 Pass
  • C-Max impressions 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    As mentioned in another thread I have been driving a C-Max 1.6 TDCi Zetec for a few days. Generally very easy to drive and impressively flexible for a 1.6 ltr diesel even five up though has a lot less ultimate urge than the 2.0. The electrically assisted steering is interesting, the Sport setting
  • Is our Citroen C4's clutch judder due to the thrust bearing or the DMF? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2008 Citroen Picasso C4 EGS 2.0 16v HDi has always been serviced by Citroen. We have had suffered clutch judder since we bought it in 2009 and the...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000/xreg 2.0 Ghia fuel pump/fuse 20 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    My 7 year old owned from new Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia has finally let me down. Last weekend the car started as normal I moved off but then stalled after a couple of seconds, and couldn?t get re-started. I called Green flag recovery who said it could be the fuel pump, he did all the usual checks then he
  • Ford Mondeo Estate 2001 - Mondeo Mk3 diesel ticking 28 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    of power and torque To me it sounds like ticking cams, but I've had only one car before so I could be wrong. We checked the oil level, it was only just enough so we filled it until right under the 'max' indicator. This didn't help unfortunately. We went to a dealer, but I'm not sure
  • What winter/offroad tyres would you recommend for an Audi A4? 27 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2015 Audi A4 quattro estate and have moved to a hilly elevated area that often suffers from winter snows. What would be a good choice of winter/offroad...
  • I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out?
  • Brake problems with C-Class - should Mercedes-Benz cover the repair costs? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Hybrid with 88k miles on the clock. Reversing off the drive the other morning I realised I had no brakes and had to stamp...
  • Worried it might get damaged if he drove it! 6 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/auction-news/2015-03/low-mileage-morris-minor-sells-for-gbp17000/
  • VW Passat - COTY Award 4 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    VW Passat has been awarded COTY 2015. Do not know what else to say except I think they are accepting mediocrity.
  • Diesel Auto Mid 2010s 26 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    Hi all, I'm looking for a diesel auto for motorway commute with a decent engine size, torque and MPG. I don't drive stupidly but would like the extra power on certain situations.  Initially looked at 2015 Mondeo but Powershift problems same with all cars using DSG autobox
  • Are Volkswagen vans fitted with DSG automatics? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Are all new vehicles in the VW Transporter range fitted with DSG type auto gearboxes?
  • Replacement Hatchback Dilemma 14 Nov 2022 (Forum)
    We are looking for a replacement for my wife's A3 which self-immolated a week or so ago. Found a couple of candidates at a local dealer. The first is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol, silver with 80k miles. Price is £6,495. The second is a Fiat Tipo 1.4 turbo, 82k
  • Volvo XC70 - Volvo XC70 2015 D4 2WD Cambelt change interval 18 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    Hello everyone,   My father drives an XC70 D4 engine, auto, 2WD, on a 65 plate (one of the last few before they discontinued it). He doesn't...
  • Focus 2015 - OSF tyre worn on edge. NSF fine. 25 May 2019 (Forum)
    When I've had tyres wear on the inside or outside before, they've always been the same (more or less) on both front tyres. This time, just one is worn....
  • Will a tyre repair kit keep my BMW X1 on the road? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a BMW X1 (2015) with non-runflat tyres and no spare wheel. Is there an answer to the constant worry of being in limbo with only a tyre repair kit?
 

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