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  • Changing speakers on my car 8 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, Am looking to change the door speakers on my Nissan Almera. My budget is low, max 30-40 pounds. What should I look for in the speakers? Any particular brands or wattage to look for? Will be just plugging the new ones straight into the existing cables. Should I buy component speakers
  • Spacesaver spares 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
    looking rear tyre. I was expecting it to hurtle into the central reservation at any moment. What is the max speed these things are supposed to be good for ?
  • Grinding Noise on Gear Change 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    Hi On my Escort 1.8TD (125k),when I go from 1st to 2nd, 2nd to 3rd,there is a screeching/grinding noise ONLY when I reach max revs for changing gear (not when I actually depress clutch to change gear).When in 4th, it subsides until I reach 60mph when it starts again. This is mystifying.Any views
  • Cracked windscreen 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    Car picked up a small crack (centre of passenger side) on Friday. Autowindsreens (insurance co's operator) are coming to repair/replace Monday. It's £60 excess for replacement, FOC for repair, so my cynical view is they will push for replacement. So - what is the max size that can be repaired, can
  • Toyota Yaris Cross - when should I use regenerative braking? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    The handbook for my Toyota Yaris Cross advises only using regenerative braking when on a long descent. Does that mean I shouldn't use B mode all of the...
  • How far should a Renault Zoe travel on a full charge? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought a 2014 Zoe 22kWh with 35,000 miles on the clock. The range is 55 miles at 100 per cent charge - is my local Renault dealer having a laugh...
  • What's the best car for a bad back? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    We have a budget of £2500 max and require a car with a raised seat, automatic and a 1.2 to 1.6-litre engine. Can you recommend anything? I have had back...
  • What's the best way to sell a classic car? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Where is the best place to sell a 1972 Rolls Royce?
  • Is flushing the aircon system to 'kill bacteria' just a sales ploy? 9 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I was advised that the aircon in my wife's DS3 would need to be flushed to kill the bacteria in the system. Is this a sales ploy? The car had a pollen...
  • Buying a BMW - 320 or 328? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Over the years I have had BMW 320 diesels without to many problems. Now I have retired and my mileage is now less than 10.000 a year I would like to change...
  • Winter or all season tyres for a BMW 328i? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The car is presently on Goodyear runflat tyres and has no spare wheel. If I can fit an ordinary set of winter or all weather tyres, then in the event...
  • I have a slight condensation problem in the headlights of my 2012 BMW 530D SE. Should I be concerned? 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a slight condensation problem in the headlights of my 2012 BMW 530D SE. Should I be concerned?
  • 2001 Mercedes E-Class 200K - Intermittent Loss Of Acceleration 9 May 2013 (Forum)
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  • I need a 4x4 with no DPF? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Dec 2005 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI which is our only car as we have a 1500kg caravan. I understand the problems with DPFs but most...
  • Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
  • Which car for carrying children? 17 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Need new family car with space for a stage two baby seat, easy access for toddler and a big boot for buggy, shopping and European holidays. Can't decide...
  • Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
  • Buying an old Land Rover 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying an old Land Rover Defender 90 to use on my small holding, occasional school runs with three kids and short trips to the beach with...
  • Which other cars have an Isuzu diesel engine like my Vauxhall Vectra? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 51-plate Vauxhall Vectra with an Isuzu diesel engine. Can you tell me what other cars over the last few years have also been sold with Isuzu diesel...
  • Canada try 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm emigrating to Nova Scotia, Canada, and will be looking to buy a cheapish second-hand pick up or SUV. Should I go for North American (V6, V8?) muscle...
 

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