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  Can I alter my 2002 Ford Ranger's wheels and/or gearing for better fuel economy when cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up and use it for work and pleasure. I have noticed that on a motorway run, at 70mph it is running at just over 3,000rpm....
• Mazda MX5 - Car been in the garage for 6 weeks! 17 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Well where do I begin. My car broke down 6 weeks ago. I'm in the RAC so they towed me to the nearest garage, which they said were reasonably good - That was all that RAC would do since I have subsequently spoken to them for assistance. This is where the trauma begins - they still have it and I'm not really any where near getting it back / repaired!!!
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  Should we order our new Nissan Navara with 20-inch wheels as the dealer suggests? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change our Nissan Navara for a new one with the Renault 190 BHP engine. We use the vehicle to tow a fifth wheel caravan/motorhome and do...
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  Can you recommend a simple, easily-maintained replacement for my ageing Citroen 1.9TDi? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Citroen 1.9 TD on a 'P' plate and marital pressure is pushing for a change. The current car has no value. I only do less than 7000...
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  Banger explodes 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Rover from a dealer in Peterborough. It was a used car and one that I could afford. My husband and I test drove it for about 5 minutes...
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  Diesaster-prone 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some while ago I believe you wrote that driving less than 6,000 miles per year did not warrant purchasing a diesel car. Could you please give me your reasons...
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  CRVous bodily harm 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about replacing my CR-V diesel 2006 32,000 mileage. I don't need 4-wheel drive, although it is nice to have. I need a car capable of returning...
• Emergency kit in the boot 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Instructions and any simple tools to access them. (If I cannot sort it then perhaps some other soul can.) 5. A tow rope and instructions. 6. A small coil of suitable gauge of soft wire ( wire coat hanger?) and pliers. 7. Hose bandage. A first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are the two items often required in other countries and are good additions to the list above.
• Hyundai Tucson 2016 - Replacement Car Battery 1 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  It has a flat top which I read somewhere implies that it is.  For info the car often goes for weeks without being used. I use it to tow a caravan.  Grateful for any advice. 
• Parallel Parking Against The Traffic 9 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Did this when I broke down yesterday, since the only parking spot was on the other side of the road and I didn’t think to push the car through a U-turn, which would have been more difficult and obstructive. Apparently this is illegal in Taiwan, Fine, tow and storage fees of the order of 60 quid. Legal in the UK in daylight but illegal in darkness. Fines up to A GRAND (!!!! ). I didn't know that, and probably did it quite often.
• Ford Kuga - Overheating Engine Recall 24 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  They pulled over and switched it off. A passing fire engine pulled over and doused the engine bay with water. They had it towed to their usual garage. He jacked it up and had a look underneath. The under tray is completely melted and it's lost all it's engine oil so presumably the sump has cracked. A relative told them that there's a recall out for the Kuga for exactly this problem so they contacted the Ford dealer they bought it from.
• Vauxhall Corsa D - failed timing chain 15 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  my friend has a 2013 1.0 ecotec corsa with 37.000 miles that failed to start the other morning. i thought it was the battery as it was very sluggish to start so tried jump starting. even though it was turning over really strong it wouldnt start. he desperatly needs the car got it towed to a garage who diagnosed a failed timing chain. i think the reason the battery was sliggish was because his good lady gave it a good few tries to start it up in the morning. apparantly this is quite common on the corsa. the question is have there been any recalls on this engine?
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  Why won't my Renualt Kangoo van start? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Kangoo 1.9d stopped and now won't start. I've got the ignition light but no glow plugs light on dash and it won't turn over. What can I do?
• Hea***/Limo as family car? 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  I've noticed some for them come with huge engines and others with more modest 2.4 engines. I'm not sure how these things are built, would there be any problem fitting a tow hitch to a limo? Would it be an issue teaching my son to drive in one? Not sure about car lengths and provisional licenses. Thanks very much, Kev
• Volkswagen Scirocco - VW Scirocco new engine diagnosis sounds suspect 15 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  It has been running like new with no signs of any engine issues. I get it in one morning at home and the engine wont start. The AA tow it to VW. VW have told me that the timing chain has jumped, snapping and bending the pistons and valves. They say it needs a complete new engine. What I don't understand is how I pulled up at home the night before, engine running smoothly and quietly, no issues and the next morning this catastrophic damage could have happened to the engine.
• Mercedes A140 (2002) - Issue with Door Not Closing/Door Handles 12 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Eventually, the handle stayed out and the door wouldn't close at all (it just bounced, like there was nothing to catch the latch). We were towed home and the garage took a look and found nothing, jiggled something and the door closed fine. The garage told me to come back when it happened again (bit difficult to drive with a door that won't close!)
• Tour de France and disruption 3 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Car parks are barely adequate in normal times, not to mention the charges (several pounds a day), so chaos will reign across the area, aggravated by the 12 hour road closures. What twisted logic requires parking to be banned (with the threat of towing away) from Friday to Sunday when the entire procession will pass in maybe an hour on Sunday afternoon?    
• Ford Mondeo Estate Ghia X Suspension Pro 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I have a 2001 model which I believe has self levelling suspension? I purchased the car from a Ford dealer in Belgium. I used to tow a caravan with no problems. Last yaer a mechanic carrying out a pre mot sevice told me he had to replace a rear shock so replaced both but not with Ford parts. Since then my rear suspension is much softer, the car sits about 3 inches lower and the self levelling suspension is not working.
• BMW 3 Series E90 2006 model - Bmw ecu replacement 6 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  hi all, three months ago i took my car to the bmw main dealer my ecu had failed due to water engress, they took my car in told me they would fix it and they did it cost me £1500 for the pleasure, but last week i had to tow my car back to the garage , the out come was the ecu had failed again to water damage !!!! but 'its now coming from another place close by' now they are saying they wont fix it as my car is too old and its my resposibilty to pay again what do i do i am at such a loss i feel bmw have let me down,fleeced me,royally screwed me over ,any views or ideas would be helpfull
• Citroen C4 - citreon C4 1.6HDI turbo problems 8 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    I was driving the kids to school the other morning when i noticed lots of white smoke belching from the car, there was also a strange wanging noise then the car lost all power :/ I immediately rang my husband who then got on to our mechanic.  After getting the car towed home the mechanic said it was the turbo had failed.  He then went online and and came acroos this website which sells re conditioned turbos.  I gave them a call and thankfully they had what i needed.