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  • escort 1.3 hcs 12 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    it to a local garage this morning expecting him to tell me that the valve stem seals had gone. he didn't tell me that, he said that a piston ring was the problem.With hindsight i would not have bought anything with an H.C.S. engine in it, as i now believe this is the worst engine Ford have ever used. So i asked
  • Where’s the joy? 10 Jan 2021 (Forum)
    like such a verity of cars from 80’s Saab 900’s through hot Peugeot’s, Fast Fords from the late 90’s and naughties to Japanese coupes like the MX6, Celica and Prelude. I’m in no rush as old Terrance is as ever unfailingly loyal and there’s a waiting list for him when I finally do succumb to stupidity
  • vectra cdx tdi 97 - vauxhall vectra indicator fault 26 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Hi there,got a problem with the n/s indicators not working,swapped relays over and checked fuses and all seem ok,but not n/s indicating at all? cheers Allen
  • all makes - winter tyres v/s insurance companies 23 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    Is it true that putting winter tyres on will increase your insurance premium? As a matter of fact, you are modifying your car. please refer to this...
  • Glass's Guide U/S? 14 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    went into my local Jag dealer today:- "sorry sir can't give you a valuation on your Saab, Glass's guide isn't any good these days, we have to phone around...
  • Honda Civic - My First Car Inspection and Test Drive 30 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    / corrosion of the side skirts: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4auya10n68w3rtj/Side%20Skirt.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/9xn1zjzbutug2u2/SK_closeup.jpg?dl=0 3. Damage to wheel-arch https://www.dropbox.com/s/2pibved3e8o2lyi/rearWheelArch.jpg?dl=0 4. Worn out wheel rotors
  • Why is my MINI Cooper S so poor on icy roads? 3 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 12 month old MINI Cooper S which is absolutely dreadful to drive on winter roads. Why is this? I was always led to believe that MINIs were good...
  • Jaguar S-Type - how much will a respray cost? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to respray my silver Jaguar S-Type. What would be a realistic price and what would you specify as essential to do a good job?
  • Jaguar S-Type - Dealer says "no warranty, you take a chance". 28 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    On a quest to buy a car I came across a pristine Jag S type, but silly me I forgot to ask about the warranty position before travelling to view it.  I guess I must still be basking in previous victories won under the SOGA.  Never again. I was really about to shake hands when
  • Eolys leak 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My 2007/57 model Peugeot 207HDi has started to leak/dribble small amounts of an oily fluid from a small plastic box situated on the underside just in front...
  • honda 1.8 Vtec s - 1999 - OBD DIAGNOSTIC LINK - honda 1.8 Vtec s - 1999 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    New member  - first post, Hello. I have read many posts asking where the OBD link is on Accords.  From what I know the OBD port on PRE 2001...
  • Where can my daughter sell her S-reg Volkswagen Polo? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter, who lives in Somerset, wishes to sell her S-reg Volkswagen Polo. You've previously recommended a particular auction site; could you please...
  • Can I recommend S&H Autos of Bromsgrove for your good garages listings? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    An excellent and willing garage. Had a front coil spring break on Friday 3pm just prior to Bank Holiday weekend. Called in unnanounced. They put a guy...
  • power loss - Merc C240 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Car - Merc C240, 91,000 miles. 1998 vintage, automatic 5-speed. Problem: Round town or city, the car is fine. But on the motorway or dual carriageway it\'s a different story. It will cruise along at 70 fine, no problems, but when I start to overtake it\'s not very energetic. It will change down
  • Nostalgia 17 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    A curious thing nostalgia. Music, vehicles, good times or even the opposite sex can set us off on a brief but pleasant trip! Two particular vehicles often come to mind when I'm in reflective mood: 1 A 3 wheeler wooden van of 40's - 50's vintage. The van had a single wheel at the front located
  • Can you recommend a good diesel car for motorway journeys? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I’m considering changing our 2009 Ford Focus 1.8, which is still running well with 70,000 miles on the clock. It’s used as the second family car mainly...
  • We want to sell two cars - is part exchanging both a good idea? 21 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My sister in law recently lost her husband and now possess two cars. Her own is a 2009 Ford Fiesta Style petrol with 38,000 miles. Her late husband had...
  • Over 70's driving licence renewal-question 23 Jun 2021 (Forum)
      I have successfully applied on line for a renewal of my over 70's licence and received an e-mail confirming receipt of the application. Fine. Let's see how long it takes given the current climate. There was an instruction in the on line application process to now cut up my
  • Why isn't the nearside indicator working on my 1996 Audi A4? 9 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Nearside indicator isn't working on my 1996 Audi A4. The hazard lights are okay. I've changed the hazard relay switch but the nearside indicator still...
  • S-Type battery warning light stuck on 11 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2004 Jaguar S-Type diesel has a battery warning light on all the time on the dash. I've fitted a new battery, but the light hasn't gone off. Any ideas?
 

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