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• Mercedes C Class dilemma 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  . The car will be used as a second vehicle to be kept for 3 years minimum doing max 5k pa - so I'm not concerned with petrol costs. However am I looking at potentially big bills on the 280? I'm tempted by the 280 but my head says the 180 (with none of the goodies) Anyone got any views on this? (Aprilia
• Buying used Jaguar XJS 28 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  the bodywork issues which I know about, are the mechanics generally good (my impression is the later facelift model is much more reliable than the earlier)? People I have talked to about this fall into 2 distinct camps (great idea/crazy idea) - what do you guys think? Car would be used for max 4,000 miles
• Oil Consumption on motorbike 26 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  and max marks). The bike has been serviced from new with oil changes every 1000-2000 miles. It only has 17000 miles on the clock. I did once overfill the oil a little and rode for 100 miles after which I drained it. Could this be the cause? My question is: is it normal, how can I stop this and should I
• Primera heating problems 26 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  A friend has recently returned to the UK and picked up a dirt cheap '96 N Primera 1.6 SRi to get around for job interviews. He has a problem with heating. To get any noticable heat in the car he has to not only stick the heater control to max, he also has to put the fan on full. Without
• Megane Scenic 1.9 Dti oil level question 8 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  ). Checking the oil with the dipstick shows it near to the max mark (certainly over 3/4). If the internal display is oil level, why would it go as low as 1 blob? Should I be worried?? BTW The garage changed the oil before I collected the car and seem to have used a no-name filter. Could this cause
• Petrol in Diesel URGENT answer reqd pse 2 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  further driving, (this is difficult because he is 10 miles from civilisation. Any better informed comments please. What is max % petrol that can temparily tolerated. Car is 1998 306 diesel estate (Not sure if Turbo?). (for David W, yes it is the same 306 with the exploding airbag. Not yet settled
• Cam Belt renewal - 2001MY Golf TDi 115PS 19 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Help! Can anyone out there advise how to remove the engine mount bracket which bolts to the timing end of the block? The issue is that there is just not enough clearance to withdraw the bracket. It fouls against the inner wing. I have tried raising the engine to max height possible (EGR
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  Are winter tyres mandatory in France? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I understand a new French Law requires Winter Tyres after 1 November 2021. Does this requirement include all-season tyres?
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  What tyres should I replace my 18-inch run flats for a smoother ride? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I must replace the 18-inch run flats on the Mini Countryman Cooper S with something sensible before the car shakes itself to bits crashing around our roads....
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  Is the Volkswagen Transporter DSG reliable? 25 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering replacing my 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi with the new T6 BiTurbo version. Can you tell me if the DSG gearbox is reliable?
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  Burbling from cooling system 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Jaguar S-Type diesel and noticed a burbling sound from the cooling system. It usually lasts a couple of minutes then stops. The...
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  Which LPG limousine? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a luxury LPG motor for under £5k. What would you choose? Thinking Jaguar (XJ or S-Type), Lexus LS 300 or Mercedes S-Class.
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  Buying new tyres - speed ratings? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change the tyres on my 2004 Honda Civic Type S. It currently has Pirelli 205/55 R16 V. How important is the speed rating? Should I buy speed...
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  Servicing my Porsche Cayman S? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100...
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  Buying a hot hatch - what's best? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the MINI Cooper S - the new version yet to be released. But, using MINI's online configurator and adding 90% of the options on offer,...
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  Can you recommend a small 4x4 vehicle for use in snow? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have recently moved house and need to consider whether or not to exchange our MX-5 for a small 4x4. We now live on an unadopted road and...
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  Would like to part exchange my Jaguar for a Peugeot 407 - is this a good deal? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about swapping my 50,000 mile 1999 Jaguar S-Type V8 for a 2008 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 V6 HDi Sport with 29,000 miles. I am trying to get the...
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  Is this Audi Quattro too good to be true? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter-in-law wrote off her trusty Honda Jazz recently and is looking for a replacement. They now have a one-year-old child with another on the way,...
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  What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no...
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  Thanks for recommending that I try the Mazda 2 TS2. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of high-mileage commuting, mostly in Audis and Subaru Legacys, the time came for a smaller car. I narrowed the choice down to five and...