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2012 transit 350 h/r - Van not starting 2 May 2024 (Forum)
My van won’t start off the key the green screen and radio has power but no dash lights come on when I turn the key can any body help please -
Mini First 1.4 M/Y 2010 - Advice on low impact collision learner driver 2 May 2024 (Forum)
spraying along with radar re-calibration and the wheels realigning! Naturally, my son is really upset and we're distressed about this. The cost is 2.5x what he paid for hi little car, which needs no repair work other than some back to black and elbow grease on the plastic arch trim -
Recommendations Sub £5k Reliable Car 2 May 2024 (Forum)
on the vehicles I've found in my price range and noticed a few Picantos/i10s with deterioted brake pipes in early years and "Engine MIL inoperative" appear a few times. Looking for people's opinions on what to look for and if anyone has any other suggestions. Appreciate your help. -
Peugot 207 - Is it OK to mix OW-30 and 5W-30 oils? 2 May 2024 (Forum)
. Problem is I don't know what oil the previous owner used. No indications of the correct oil to use in the car manual or on the service record!!! A check online suggests all 207's from that era use OW-30, and some can use 5W-30 as well. Safest bet is therefore to use 0W-30. But what if the existing -
Honda Civic - New alternator. Is the battery the problem? 2 May 2024 (Forum)
this morning and they tested it and told me the battery was in perfect health. Eventually they did agree to replace it, but I'm now concerned there is still an issue but I'm at a loss to what it would be! Any ideas if could still have been the battery or what else it could be? Context -
Nissan Leaf - Leafing my wallet alone! 2 May 2024 (Forum)
however see the economic argument of what we have here. A good used Nissan Leaf at under £15,000 can make for an excellent commuter car or taxi. It costs buttons to run, the fuel is (currently) free and there’s hardly any moving parts to go wrong. The only service item listed by Nissan is the brake -
Review: Carluex Air wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto adaptor (productReview)
about the size of a car key, it's pretty easy to tuck away somewhere. What would be useful is a grippy rubber base to stop it sliding around, as it did in our car. The base supposedly has a magnet apparently but we couldn't get it to stick to anything metal and given most car interiors are all plastic -
Why are my brakes noisy? 2 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Why do the brakes on my car squeal when slowing down? -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate - New wheels 30 Apr 2024 (Forum)
and it has plenty of go when required - a rare thing with me. The seats are soft and comfortable, the gear change smooth and it feels like it’ll be a good place to sooth away longer runs in which is really what it’s for. It’s much more refined than the old Avensis and far more efficient. It’s also been -
Kia Sportage 1.7 diesel. - More frequent DPF regens. 30 Apr 2024 (Forum)
For the past 18 months i've been monitoring the DPF in my Kia Sportage 2017, 1.7 diesel with an OBD plug in and Car Scanner pro on i phone. The car has done 27k miles. Virtually every regen it's performed has been after 160 - 170 miles when the soot level reaches 15 to 16 grams. I give it a 10 -
Fun 2 Seater Sports Car between 6k and 10k 30 Apr 2024 (Forum)
Hi guys I currently have a 2000 MX5 and like every other MX5 the rust is getting to it. Its got its MOT coming up and I am not as confident that it will get through this year! If That's why I've started thinking about what I replace it with. In 2017, I spent -
Peugeot 3008 - Lease Car - Mechanical fault during (non)delivery 29 Apr 2024 (Forum)
developed a mechanical fault on its way. They first said it was a recall issue, and then also added that the dealer said something about MLT. They didn't know what that meant. Sounds suspiciously like a "Management Light something" to me. I've now been told that it will be fixed by end of next -
Do stop-start systems cause engine wear? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife read an article that automatic stop start on a modern engine can damage the engine beause of inadequate engine lubrication. I told her that when... -
Should I avoid buying a used car that only comes with one key? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My sons have seen a number of decent FSH used cars (keyless entry and start) at reputable dealers (but not franchised) but have been put off when they... -
Why does my hybrid cost more to tax than my daughter's diesel? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Nissan Qashqai diesel and pays zero road tax. I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid and pay £160 car tax. I feel this is unfair. When I bought... -
My car was written off - can I claim for a new vehicle thorough the other parties insurance? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My car was a total loss and the liability was accepted by the other drivers insurance company but my insurance said the car was not worth the excess on... -
I have retained my vehicle after it was declared a Cat N - do I need to tell the DVLA? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have agreed to retain the salvage of my vehicle after it was declared a total loss category N. The third party insurers have paid out the agreed settlement... -
2015 Astra 1.4 turbo - Replace engine or sc*** 28 Apr 2024 (Forum)
Son's Astra (90,000 miles) went into the garage after loss of power, suspecting head gasket. Investigation shows camshaft deeply grooved, suspect other key parts also FUBAR and a fresh engine is required. (Ebay has one for about £1280). He is currently using a (genuine -
Smallish 4wd cars 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
After several hundred miles, lots of test drives and a bit of drama, I have now purchased my latest car. You may recall that the aim was to buy something around £15k with good ground clearance, 4wd and relatively.low running costs. These were my findings: Fiat Panda 4x4 -
Hybrid Car Mid Size 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
Looking for advice on a smallish hybrid car second hand with some good longevity etc. Thoughts?
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