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  • Fuel consumption high and irratic idle on a 407 5 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 407 SE 2.0 2004 model, petrol, low milage (56,500). Great car for what I paid. I have had a problem with the fuel consumption since I purchased...
  • What should I replace my Suzuki Jeep with for off-road use? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my aging Suzuki Jeep, which I use in the Falklands. I have narrowed the list down to either a Nissan Terrano, a Toyota Hilux Surf...
  • Mystery oil leak after a collision? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I was in a shunt with the car in front, max 15 mph. My vehicle was driveable. 50 miles later there was smoke from oil burning on exhaust manifold, with...
  • Whole family (three cars) - £80 Parking Charge Notice 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our whole family (three cars worth) has been sent Parking Charge Notices by ParkingEye for parking in a Booths Shop in Windermere on Boxing day for 2h...
  • Which MPV to replace the discontinued Fiat Multiplas? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    For the past ten years we have racked up a quarter of a million miles in four successive Fiat Multiplas; much of this going to and from the south of France...
  • Fuel consumption tests 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm glad to see the DT taking up the cause for improving the completely unrealistic 'Official' consumption figures. As you say, manufacturers are simply...
  • Which extras should I pay for in my new BMW X3? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to spec a new BMW F25 X3, which I know is a car you recommend. There are several very expensive extras I would like but the prices are serious....
  • Buying a car to tow 2500KG 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly...
  • Replacing stolen BMW 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently had my 2008 BMW 335 d M sport saloon stolen after theives broke into out house and stole the keys. My wife is now paranoid that a direct...
  • Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I...
  • VW Golf Mk3 failed MOT on emissions 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Any suggestions as to why my VW GOLF MK3 has failed its MOT on emissions? It had new plug and air/fuel/oil filters 11 months ago. It has only done...
  • Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight...
  • Jag 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering purchasing a Jaguar XJ either 3.0L petrol or 2.7L diesel 04-06 plate, as it does seem to be a lot of car for the money at the moment....
  • The fuel in the hull 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    What is happening to the fuel prices? I heard on the wireless that there was a glut of oil and yet Petrol prices here in S.E. Kent are 103.9p a litre....
  • Ford Focus - Power steering fluid 28 Dec 2023 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2006 Mk2 Ford Focus LX 1.6L petrol car. I need to top up the power steering fluid but I don't know which is the specific fluid for my car. Please can someone advise (with a link) the fluid that is for recommended my car? Thank you.
  • Ford Fiesta - Should I spend on repairs before part exchange 29 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    Hi I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta that I am thinking about part exchanging. At my last service the garage recommended replacing the timing belt for £350. Is it worth me doing this before getting rid of the car?
  • Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI 2017 - What is a injection pump cassette 13 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, Can anyone let me know what this is? The gasket has failed at 4.5 years old and 42000. What will it be leaking - engine oil or diesel oil? Trying to work out if I can fight the Ford rejected warranty claim or not!
  • Ford Focus TDCi - Body control module replacement - Notts/Derby area 29 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    BCM has been affected by water leak from washer pump via wiring loom.. Can anyone recommend a Ford independant/specialist in the Notts/Derby area please ? (Dealer quote is a non-starter). Many thanks.
  • Mazda 2 versus Ford Fiesta Eco boost - Which hatchback would you choose and why? 5 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Which hatchback would you choose and why? Mazda 2 90 SE-L Nav 5dr Versus Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 100 zetec start + stop
  • Ford Fiesta - Bumper misaligned 23 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    Hello,  I have a 2007 ford Fiesta and have noticed that I have a misaligned rear bumper. When I push the bumper back up the gap goes but doesn't stay in place. Does anyone know if this sort of gap is repairable or if its worth doing the repair?  Photos are linked
 

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