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  • Need to replace my RAV4 with something smaller - any recommendations? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 2014 Toyota RAV4 with something a little smaller. I want to keep all the current features, including four-wheel drive and in-built...
  • Jaguar XJ - XJ40/X300 18 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    Dear John/Anyone else,  I'm a former owner XJ40's & it is true that they drive, as the header of the article suggests, beautifully, even bad examples. Mine were all good ones.   Is this not the case with the X300? I was hoping they give the same experience as the XJ40
  • Jaguar XJ 350 / 358 - Leaper 24 Oct 2015 (Forum)
      Been looking at used XJ 350s / 358s on Autotrader.co.uk {other used car websites are on t'interwed also} and seen quite a few such Jags {and S Tyoes too} with the {small, not MKII- esque} leapers on the bonnet.   Last Jags to have leapers as standard were the 240
  • astra 1.7 td s reg 1999 low blow engine - car want start 8 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    hi my water pump went so i changed along with the timing and 8 new rockers and valves but now my astra want start am not shore if i have the timing right...
  • Maserati GranTurismo or Porsche 911? 2 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 61 plate merc E220 CDI coupe 60K to exchange (worth 14K?) and want to spend up to 35K on either a Porsche 911 or a Maserati Granturismo, both...
  • Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 1994 1L fitting a replacement door handle n/s 7 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Hello I've picked up a great little runner which failed it's MoT on rear light not working - simple fix was new bulbs - and the passenger door handle...
  • Recall on Skoda Citigo 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother no longer drives, but still has her Skoda Citigo, which is subject to a recall. It has been put onto SORN and is kept in her garage. How do we...
  • Are new cars suitable for new drivers? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a 29 year who has just passed my test and I'm looking to buy my first car. Is it a bad idea to buy a new car as my first car? I was thinking about...
  • Which petrol crossover for town? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Which new automatic petrol crossover with good MPG? I do about 3000 miles a year, all town driving. Can spend up to about £30,000.
  • Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (Trojan) 2500TD (2006) - Lack of owners handbook 13 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    temp gauge, but the "S" button at the bottom right of the instrument doesn't seem to make any sense. It just changes the flashing S to E to W (points of the compass? where is "N"?) and counts from 0 to 15 and back in steps of 5.  Bizarre!!. PS anyone know where I can
  • Fiesta mk4 diesel - Outer n/s cv joint removal 23 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Is it possible to change the cv joint in situ? I just wondered if while tapping the joint off the driveshaft there is a high possibility of pullingl the...
  • Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 2001 - CV joints - how long should they last 5 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    The CV joint has split its gaiter on the front o/s.  This seems to be a regular occurrence as I've had to have new gaiters put on in the past for it to pass the MOT.  Just checking my receipts file and it was the front o/s that had a new CV joint and gaiter fitted only last August
  • VW Sharan '55'reg 130 se - vw remote locking 14 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    and as we have only ever had one key all the resynch. methods seam to require 2 keys to work. Can anyone shead any light on how I can do this at home and not have to take it to the main s******s for a reprogram. Thanks for now Andy P.
  • corsa c easytronic - cuts out when warm at idle wont start for a while 30 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    when driving for 20 mines at light s its cut s out , i push out of road wait ten minutes and starts  dont help its auto so i can keep revs up.   had timin done cam sensor alined  all wires and plugs cleaned . but coming home today same thing. now i dont want to drive
  • What small diesel automatic? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a new but not too big diesel automatic - what do you recommend?
  • MOT advisory 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    I recently brought a car and have seen that it had advisory of BOTTOM METAL WATER HOSE CORRODED - N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT - N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - FRONT EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN in 2011 . It passed its MOT this year without mention of any of these issues but I note
  • Need an SUV with a full size spare 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Shortly trading in two RAV4's (one 5 door, one 3 door). I specifically want a 4x4 replacement with a full size spare tyre contained within, or on the rear...
  • Misfiring Megane 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Renult Megane 1.6e. The engine suddenly started to misfire and make a knocking noise (loud rattle) and it lost power. If I tried to accelerate...
  • 2008 Audi A3 2.0TFSI Sportback Quattro DSG - DSG Box - losing reverse gear 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    and re-start the engine. The car is still under warranty and been back to the dealers 3 times, but they cannot find anything wrong, I now have complained to Audi UK who have taken up the case but still want me to take the car back to the local s******s. Any ideas?
  • Nissan Primera Primera P12 2.2dCi - Vacuum Pump parts failure 27 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    -SPEC model.  It looks as if this may be a common fault as these engines reach high mileage. I remember my father, in the 1960's/70's, sometimes substituting a mechanical fuel pump for an electric pump. Could I do the same with this vacuum pump and where can I find one?  
 

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