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  • Can you recommend a diesel estate car with a flat load area? 25 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for an estate car with a flat load area. We would like a 2014 to 2018 car. As I mostly do motorway driving, we would like a diesel. What...
  • DSG problems with Volkswagen Passant 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6. A few weeks ago the car stalled and made strange noises when restarted. The gearbox refused to go into drive and the...
  • Accident Advice - Police? 10 May 2007 (Forum)
    Brief outline?. Wife?s was turning right at a traffic light controlled junction. Third party ?jumped? the red light and emerged to wife?s right. Both parties braked but collision was inevitable (wife?s front end with third party?s nearside door). Third party has admitted he did not see the red
  • Honda Civic Type S - Steering 24 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    Has anyone else noticed the 'stiction' with the Type S? There appears to be a real relutance to allow very slight steeing adjustments especially when at speed on a straight road. A slight, minor correction in road position normally just requires a tiny turn of the wheel but (my) Type S steering
  • Review - Punto van Mk2b 1.3 Multijet (pre DPF) 9 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Otherwise known as the Continental cruiser, or  Ben Hur`s chariot - the latter certainly seeming it on local streets where you get the same lightness of control and leaping from bump to bump on our local potholed `roads`. Mrs O calls it the `breadbin` perhaps on account of it being
  • S Class tyres 31 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    I wonder if anyone knows the orginal factory fit tyres for a '96 P plate S Class 320? Or any recommendations for tyres to put on this beast? Hope somebody can help Thanks
  • Duckhams Oils - where are they now ? 18 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Bit of a retro question this but where has Duckhams oils gone to ? I know they belong to an era of TR7's and Rover SD1's etc . Can't find anything on the net about them. I note they are sold by very few (handfull) on retailers who are specialist in Rover parts etc Is a brand from the 70's like
  • Mini Cooper S 11 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    My work colleague has her heart set on buying a Mini Cooper S. The only problem is paying for it! What is the best option for her: bank loan, hire purchase etc... and how does it all work as I am not too good on this! I have looked at the FAQs but don't think that anything covers the question
  • Proton gen 2 1.6 2008 - weak blower 27 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    be a resitor issue rather than the motor. It is like the blower is on the lowest setting when it is set to max.    Many thanks 
  • Hyundai Tucson - Used general purpose / camping / small trailer 15 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    What is the best used general purpose / camping / small trailer eg Erde / Daxara?  They all seem the same and seem to retain their price well.  There is a max length of 4' 6" at our local tip fordomestic use trailers.  I dont like putting all the garden refuse in the car
  • Nissan Almera 1.6 auto 1999. - A.B.S. Problem. 16 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    .   Many thanks Max.
  • Skoda Octavia Estate - Petrol Automatic Estate - Any Suggestions 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    I'd like to replace my 11 year old Skoda Octavian estate (2.0 litre petrol, manual). I'd like something very similar but with automatic transmission. Most auto estates seem to be diesel. Any suggestions for a petrol estate? Buying new, budget 25k absolute max. Less than 10000 miles per year
  • Volkswagen Golf MKV TDI - Heater problem 10 May 2012 (Forum)
    Just bought an 07 Golf TDi. Heater works fine initially ( temp turned fully up, air con light off ), then when I turn it down slightly it goes cold and when I turn the dial back up to the max it remains cold. The fan works ok on all speeds.  Has anyone experienced
  • Nissan Primastar 06' - Temperture gauge 20 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    Hi All, I'm having a problem with my van Nissan Primstar 06'. When i am driving at speeds of between 80 - 100 kph the temperture gauge shoots up to the max. The red warning light comes on, and the altenator/engine sign. Do you think this will be expensive to fix? Should i get ready
  • 03 reg Diesel - Primera P12 2.2 dci 8 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Everyone, i have 2.2 diesel 03 Reg, for about a few weeks a warning has come on the screen,the car on and off goes into limp mode, sometimes its fine sometimes max is 2 revs,  went for a diagnostic said it was the fuel pump. Heard it may be something else related to the pump, any help
  • Mazda 323 - Battery not working then works 28 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Went out for short trip this evening, stopped car and left lights on max 5 mins, went to start car and it would not start so called out breakdown services. Tried car 30 mins latter and it restarted, would could of caused this? Car is used for short journeys as second car covering
  • '07 Honda CR-V, 2.2 Diesel. - Coolant expansion tank keeps filling up. 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    I have recently noticed that the coolant in my expansion tank keeps filling up, even after I have extracted sufficient coolant to obtain the level between the min. and max. marks. Can any one offer any advice on what the problem might be please?  
  • Skoda Octavia II - octavia 2 vs focus 2 diesels 15 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Guys, thinking about getting one of either of these, which should be the best long termer. I would be looking at the 90 bhp focus, or the 105 bhp octy, thereby hopefully minimising the chance of a BIG bill. Have max budget upto 7k and have seen 2 octys at 63k, and 80k for under
  • VW Golf - Used Value 6 Apr 2010 (Forum)
      My Omega is developing problems faster than I can fix them so it looks like time for a replacement. Budget is limited (£3,000 max) and I really need an auto. Over the weekend I saw a 2000 Golf 1.6 auto (84k) but the asking price seemed a bit steep at £3,495. Or am I
 

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