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  • Can I stop during an average speed camera zone to reduce my average speed? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a 2.0-litre Peugeot 206 and am delighted with its performance. I also own a 1955 Morris Minor. On a local section of dual carriageway...
  • Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess...
  • How often should modern diesel engines have an oil change? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a used Jaguar F-Pace with 10,000 miles on the clock. Jaguar says the next service is not due until October 2020 or after 21,000 miles....
  • Does the 2003 Nissan Almera have ABS? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Does a Nissan Almera 1.5-litre S on an '03 reg have ABS?
  • Buying a new Suzuki - Vitara or SX4 S-Cross? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to trade-in my 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 litre petrol (manual) for either a Vitara S or the SX4 S-Cross. Both with the 1.4 BoosterJet engine...
  • Vauxhall Astra - Misfire 30 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    Hi I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.4 petrol, 2015. It has a intermittent misfire but there are no lights on the dash. It seems to have got worse when it is a hot day. Plugs and coil pack seem ok, could this be a faulty ECU?
  • Dacia finally get an automatic or is it? 16 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    http://www.carscoops.com/2015/09/dacia-details-its-new-5-speed-easy-r.html   Is this transmission set up the same principle as the Citroen/Peugeot automated gearbox?   Is it found in any other Renaut products?  
  • Ford Fiesta - Insurance repair - reasonable time? 21 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    tips for "What to ask" then, and / or if it is a case of just having to wait? I haven't had an insurance repair before so, a bit new to me: not concerned if the garage say "It will be another "X" week(s)" or say something a bit more concrete - I am just concerned that the latest is a little open
  • Is there anything, other than long runs, that can clean a DPF? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What year were DPFs introduced by Ford and Vauxhall. Also is there anything out there that can really clean them, apart from long drives?
  • Reliable second-hand car advice? 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My sister and partner have £4-5k to spend on a used car. They want something reliable and cheap to maintain so are thinking Honda Civic or maybe Ford Focus....
  • Ford Focus 1.8 tdci 2006 - Annoying and concerning idle 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    but I don't or possibly won't believe does anybody recommend a good avenue I could go down in diagnosing the fault if anybody has any suggestions or opinions I would much appreciate your thought s thanks. Also the idle stops as soon as I drop the clutch ?
  • Relacing a Volvo V70 - Recommendations? 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my trusty and faithful, (had it for 12 years) Volvo 2000, V70 2.5D SE with something equivalent - recommendations please. What are...
  • Ford Fiesta 02 reg - To scrap or not to scrap? 2 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    the effort to save it given it's probably a big repair required (I would have to borrow the money for repairs in that case). Thoughts on potential fault/s and cost would be appreciated. I do need a car to get the kids about but I am coping on the bus this week so I can probably live without one
  • DSG Transmissions 8 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    , statistically inaccurate, like all problems that arise which get far more attention than the good ones. BUT - stories of DSG issues abound, initially VAG dry clutch designs replaced by wet clutch designs for higher torque applications - but now issues with wet clutch DSGs - Ford Powershift has had
  • Ford Focus - Vibration wobble under load 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    load it is under it gets worse. as soon as the throttle is release the vibration goes. i have had new tyres fitted, another two wheels fitted as found buckles in them. wheels balanced and tracking done, o/s drive shaft changed, new front disc and pads but alas its still there. the only thing i have
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.4 Multiple misfire under load 23 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I've already tried a few things but I'm struggling to figure out what is causing my S reg fiesta 1.4 v16 zetec to misfire and hesitate under acceleration and could do with some help. Thanks in advance! The car seems a bit sluggish all the time but the misfire is especially evident under heavy
  • Ford Galaxy - Brakes fault finding master cylinder calipers 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    the seals, or should I replace the whole caliper(s)? Could the master cylinder operate at a different pressure? (It is "supposed" to be the correct one... despite the different dimension mentioned above). Thanks in advance!!!!
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Running problems 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    it is just the TDCI?s that suffer from this problem or am I wrong? If it is the injector codes I have heard that it can happen again soon after it is sorted. It is an old car now everything is perfect apart from the fuelling is it worth it? Any help would be fantastic thank you.
 

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