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• Peugeot - 1990 2.5DT J5 vacuum pump question 9 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hi People, I?ve have a 1990 Peugeot J5 based camper van, it?s based on the 2.5 turbo diesel chassis. It went in for a cambelt change last week (thought I would let someone with a 4 post ramp do that one!) and they reported that the brake servo was defective. Now I?ve done the pump test
• Vectra, cold low idle surge? 9 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hello, Vectra 1999, 2.0 Di. I\'ve had a number of problems (all minor) recently and they all turned out to be cured with a new airflow sensor (suprise, suprise!). This was fitted a little over a month ago and the car really is 200% better than it was - it\'s amazing what you get used to isn\'t
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  I'd like to recommend the Honda Civic Type S for people looking for enough space for golf clubs. 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was very interested to read that SA from Chard has also had problems with golf clubs in small cars. I have had a Honda Civic Type S (old shape) for nearly...
• Which car to choose....... 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Currently run a 130K miles 1.9Tdi 5 year old Fabia Elegance which I've had from new and it?s brilliant but it?s corroding and it?s got 130K on it! My wife runs an Aygo. Not much more to say about that.... Work 1.6 Focus Zetec may necessitate sale of Fabia. Need to replace Aygo to compensate
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  Can you recommend a replacement for a BMW 528i Touring? 13 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need your advice on replacing my much loved (from new) and well-cared for BMW E39 of 1999 vintage because come next summer, if the Mayor of London has...
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  Lumbered 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change from having a main vehicle as a 4WD. We live 700ft up in North Wales. Currently we have an Outlander 2.0 diesel. I am considering...
• What are my chances in small claims court? Used ca 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  I purchased a ford focus c-max 2.0 tdci, 42,000 miles seen on auto trader from a dealer about 100 miles away from me. I agreed a price on the promise that the car was sound and it was delivered to me at a mutually
• What are my chances in small claims court? Usedcar 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I purchased a ford focus c-max 2.0 tdci, 42,000 miles seen on auto trader from a dealer about 100 miles away from me. I agreed a price on the promise that the car was sound and it was delivered to me at a mutually
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  When should glow plugs need changing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI with 44,000 miles on the clock. It appears that all my glo plugs need replacing - is this unusual? How much should this...
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  Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio....
• mondeo 56 plate 2.0 tdci - tdci cold running and knocking like big ends gone 25 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  the oil and filter and put 10w-40 oil in it but it hasn`t quietened it down and it`s not affecting the performance of the car.i have replaced the thick pipe from the egr valve which had split and cleaned up the egr valve and cleaned the mass air flow sensor....when i take the vacuum pipe off the egr
• Steam trains in austere times & cars of the day 25 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I can remember going around with a grimy shirt collar at school in the 50`s and thinking it was my fault. But really it was all those smoky chimneys here up North - and on the LMS line - those great Austerity class steam trains stonking by at walking pace - pulling 150 coal trucks. Auntie Nellie
• Car Manufacturer's Poor Websites 3 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  OK, this is something I really do get a bee in my bonnet about. I've been trawling a few sites today gathering information for Mrs Bong!'s new car. What has really struck me is just how bad a lot of these sites are, cumbersome, hard to navigate, spawning new windows (whatever happened to tabs) all
• 3 kids - what car? 30 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I currently own a Disco3 diesel (family car), Toyota Supra (station car) and a GSXR-600 (my fun). The Disco is perfect as a family car as I have three kids aged 10-13 and it has seven separate seats. Previously I have had three Ford Galaxy's for the same purpose. When the kids were younger
• Focus Tdci Running Problem 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  2000/w focus 1.8 td di ghia, 89,000miles ,fsh ford only serviced 250 miles ago and fitted new battery leads . drives fine and then for no reason the diesel glow plug light flashes and the car stalls ,but rev counter stays where it is ,stuck in limbo!this happens at lower speeds 30mph ish restarts
• car servicing scam to end 17 May 2004 (Forum)
  franchised dealers. These restrictive clauses, which affected 49% of new cars sold last year, have now been removed following pressure from the OFT. This could save motorists up to £500m a year Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Citroen, Ford, Mercedes, Peugeot, Seat, Skoda, Smart and Volkswagen have fallen in line
• Fiesta floppy gear stick! 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  replace gear shaft rod(s) or is it a gearbox problem best left to Uncle Henry (Ford) - amusingly my work colleague has just admitted that she has a mechanic uncle called Uncle Henry! Thanks in advance.
• will dissabled ABS fail MOT???? 21 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a 1989 Ford Escort with a crude flywheel/valve/mechanically operated ABS on the front wheels. It has passed the MOT before, however i'm not sure if they tested the ABS :-S. Basically the front-left ABS unlocks the brakes when the wheel locks. That's it!!! it then doesn't allow
• Letter from the Colonies 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Today is Election Day in the Philippines. This is the usual mix of fiesta, comedy and violence. As usual we have the JI, the MILF, Aby Sayyaf and a host of other loonie toon r******s on the fringes, SWAT chaps with sniffer dogs in shopping malls all that. Whoever wins whoever doesn\'t will cry foul
• Volvo V70 D5 - update 13 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Just a quick update for all those who kindly replied to my query regarding opinions on Volvo V70's. I had a quick go in a D5 today thanks to my kindly local dealer. Not a V70 but a S60 Auto which is basically the same car. Pretty impressed with the engine - nice and smooth and good performance