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  • Manguler gearbox 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    In your reply to WS on 8/10, you warn of the need to be careful with automated manual gearboxes but do not specify the problems. I intend to replace my...
  • The neurotic dipstick 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    There it is in the rack on the engine assembly line and it`s quivering with fear - will it spend it`s life with it`s feet in a pool of sludge and it`s head in a salt and filth encrusted engine bay or what? As the last communal night falls, the little rods chatter and try to calm each
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.9TD Various problems 27 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Hi Guys Please can someone give me some advice, I am a novice when it comes to mechanics! I have had no problems with my 306 and all in all been very happy with it, (and I have to be it?s got to last me another couple of years yet!) It?s a 1.9 Turbo Diesel, S Reg with 123,000 miles on the clock
  • Omega Estate 2.2 TDi - any thoughts? 14 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    A colleague is offering me one of these - 2002, 130k (km), lots of goodies. It´s the automatic apparently and has all the toys. It´s a bit early for us to get rid of the Astra (we´were going to wait til next Autumn), which is still running perfectly, but I thought I would have a look at it at least
  • What should I do with a PCN? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Two days ago I found a parking ticket on my windscreen from UKPC parking control at a TK Max store for not parking correctly within the markings of the...
  • Hyundai i20 - What year i20 should I buy? 19 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Hi everyone,  Brought a 2015 i20 Premium SE in 2017 from Saltmarine in NI, adored the car, ended up going to live in Dubai for nearly 2 years for a teaching job and sold the car while I was away as needed to pay for a car there.  Made a great sale on the car to a lovely
  • Strange hankerings 11 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    that tickle your fancy? Two door Orion, Ford or VW badge and often with a detuned VW 1800 GTi motor. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Verona I think Honda miss a trick by not importing this wee belter. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_S660 A tough but cheap go anywhere off-reader for less than
  • Can I say I'm the main driver of a family car to make insurance cheaper for my daughter? 27 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has received outrageous quotes to insure the old family car, a 2001 vintage 1.8 Ford Focus to drive herself. It was previously insured with...
  • Which Compact Family Estate? 23 Jun 2023 (Forum)
    Hi All, Apologies in advance for the long post. I am looking for a suggestion from the group members. I am searching for an automatic compact family estate car with a petrol engine. I don't want to go for a loan, so my Max budget is 12k. MPG matters, but I am not looking
  • fiesta 1.25 2005 - Which s the top / front strut spring 26 Mar 2017 (Forum)
     Ihave a new strut spring which i will be putting on but which is the top The ends are different and it isnt stamped on the spring
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - CVT gearbox 22 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    I am interested to know who manufactures the CVT gearbox fitted to the 1.6 petrol engine. I am also very interested in feedback on reliability please...
  • Mini Cooper S 2007 - Aircon 2 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Hi My Mini aircon is not working: Aircon button lights up ok, Fuse ok, Topped up liquid and all ok. Help please!! Thank you, Adrian
  • Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 - Blower Motor 25 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    My 2000MY has a blower motor that does not work at all . Have checked fuse , relay and ballast resistor  , Anyone experienced this problem before...
  • 53 plate 130tdci mondeo zetec s 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Gents I have one of the above and it soon to be out of it's warrenty period. What things if anything should I be checking before the warrenty runs out
  • New Mercedes S-class 29 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Saw one of these yesterday in the Black Forest, with minimal camoflage on the nose and back lights. As far as looks go, inside and out ´mini-Maybach´ pretty...
  • S-reg Micra 1.3 non-start 1 Jan 2005 (Forum)
    Please would someone provide the link to previous advice regarding the cold start problems ( sensor and small loom if I remember correctly ). Cheers and...
  • Back to biking R5 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    Anyone catch this feature on R5 yesterday, if so what was the verdict. I went to the Scottish Bike Show so missed it, battling through the snow and jackknifed lorries on the M74 was very exciting! Rob S
  • Motoring & memory - how about you? 9 May 2009 (Forum)
    I was perusing a Van magazine in Smiths and came across an article on a 60`s Mini Van. Now, memory would have the Mini Van as being quite a reasonable vehicle, at the time - and the 60`s DID seem like `modern times` didn`t they? At the time that is. But looking at a photo of the van now
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - discounts? 16 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hello, I'm interested in the new S Cross that is coming on to the market at the end of this month, however, I fear I will have no leeway to negotiate a discount if I place an order just as the order book opens.  I was wondering whether any forum members have experience ordering a car
  • Fiesta TDCI Zetec S - Engine cutting out 6 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    My 55 Zetec s TDCI randomly cuts out when turning left in hot weather. The panel says its a steering fault, refer to owners manual but after two minutes or so it starts again and off I go.! Did it twice today, ten minutes apart after an hour's driving. Temp gauge, all indications normal
 

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