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• Loss of power on MK2 Golf 12 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Like I say its intermittent and only seems to happen in the morning for some strange reason, for shorter trips its fine. It has new HT leads and spark plugs - im at a loss where to look next, any ideas? Cheers Nick.
• vw auto box problem 11 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have had engine diagnostics by VW dealer who say there is no issue there. Also have had trans oil changed but problem still exists. Have changed plugs & leads as well. Also revs stutter quite badly when I have come to a stop then settle after a few seconds. Can anyone help??
• Powerplus fuel filter 27 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  My revived Capri 2.8i is running happily on unleaded fuel with a lead additive. However, I saw in the Mercedes-Benz Club magazine this morning favourable mention of someone running an old unconverted Merc on unleaded with the Powerplus fuel filter. I have visited http://www.magyk.com/pages/powerplus/ to see many plausible testimonials and other information.
• Chugging vauxhall Carlton 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Kept turning almost like it had no petrol but it wouldn\'t start. I had to call out the breakdown who said it was a HT lead, although it had new ones recently. He also lowered the tick over. It seems ok but I\'m not convinced any ideas?
• Lumpy Mondeo + Indepenedent Ford Garage 16 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Happens when idling and accelerating. Much worse with aircon on. Plugs are plat and only 10K old, new ignition leads, all new filters and venturi cleaned out. Local garage have two suggestions from Ford ( can't remember what! ) but will cost around £30 a go. Ford dealer wants 92 quid to hook up to diagnostic machine.
• VW Golf MK2 losing water 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have checked the oil filler cap for mayo or white residue but it looks fine, although the engine bay has a steamy sort of smell after a run which leads me to think that maybe one of the hoses is letting go? Any ideas anyone? Thanks, Barg.
• Why are some cars dogs? 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Can't be a Friday afternoon car as the various sub assemblies are made and bolted together on different days. What is about certain makes that leads to some samples being complete dogs? Ever heard of a Micra or a Yaris with a series of faults. No? Thought not.
• escort 6 1.3 endura e probs. 5 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  mate has escort 6 1.3 endura e engine. was running rough and stalling so changed lamda sensor and cleaned idle control valve. also changed plugs and leads. now if lamda sensor connected the car runs so rich that it floods itself. if disconnect lamda car runs not to bad but intermitantly will die like carb icing on old cars when under load. have tried running car with air flow meter disconnected no better. any ideas. has same engine as ford ka.
• refreshing change, 89 polo stalling 2 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Well loved but sick 89 1050cc polo, Has been taking noticeable longer than usual to start recently, and currently dies after about 20 sec of idling, runs ok with a bit of right foot, suspect the in line fuel filter, any other ideas? Spark plugs ok, rotor arm and distributor carp ok, leads ok, coolant and oil look ok. Has had a habit of getting a strong vacuum in the fuel tank making fuel cap difficult to remove. Recently replaced fuel pump,
• VW Passat-poor radio reception 22 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I have tried a replacement roof mounted aeriel from VW but this did not help. I have also substituted the lead from the radio to the aeriel, but still no good. If I connect another aeriel to the radio I get perfect reception. I could fit another aeriel somewhere on the vehicle but there must be something else I can do.
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  What's the best screenwash to use? 21 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  It's that time of year again - screen washer problems. The screen wash bottle is gross so I took it to the garage to get the pipes flushed and then found...
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  Are long new car wait times going to affect the used car market? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been told by a Citroen main dealer that the lead time for a new C5 Aircross is going to be about nine months and - due to the shortage - prices...
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  Screenwash leak leading to wet carpets 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We've got a 56-plate CR-V; recently we've noticed the screenwash reservoir has been emptying rather rapidly, and there's been a continual drip on the underside...
• Car accident insurance advice 29 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the conclusion of the trial judge that the plaintiff, who was the driver of the vehicle that rear ended the lead vehicle, was not at all responsible for the accident. The above case confirms that if a driver of a lead vehicle unexpectedly stops the driver of the following vehicle may not be at all at fault for running into the back of the stopping vehicle.
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  Should we buy a petrol even though it produces more CO2 than a diesel? 8 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're going to sell both our small hatchbacks and instead buy one car. We don't want to buy an electric or hybrid car. Do we buy a petrol car, which produces...
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  I want a Mitsubishi Outlander. Is this wise considering Mitsubishi's recent news? 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander in the next few months. It's my first venture into electric vehicles, however, I've seen that...
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  How do I prevent rodents chewing through the cables in my car? 28 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is garaged in a carport next to the house. Last week, an engine warning light appeared. When the engine was started, it was was vibrating badly....
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  I can't trickle charge my car's battery, so what can I do to stop it going flat during the Coronavirus lockdown? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  During the Covid-19 crisis, my MINI will remain stationary in my drive. I do not have access to a power point to connect a trickle charger, so what steps...
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  How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever...
• Ford Focus - Car starts then starts, then doesn't... 14 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  My wife was driving the car for a few miles two days ago, stopped the car then after 5 minutes it wouldn't start, she left it, came back a few hours later and it started right away, drove it home about 5 miles no problem and the next morning, same problem, wouldn't start, called out the breakdown and they said it was the battery, (still original battery),took car to chemix garage and the guy tested the battery under load and said it had plenty of life left in it and said he didn't want to change it as wasting money  and said no point changing battery,  he said probably a sticking starter, I was convinced until last night, tried the car and it tried to start engine, but could see the panel lights dimming, decided to put the lights on and it got worse and worse, left it, got jumper leads and connected it up, still same thing, took them off and was going to give up, connected them directly to battery this time (previously I had connect the negative to the body earth), It started, left it for a minute, switched it off, put lights on again and it started, took the jumper leads off and tried it again with lights on, started easily!