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• Solar battery 'topper upper' 2 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Just a quickie to say that we recently purchased a solar powere trickle charger for Mrs V's new Skoda. The previous owner hadn't done any mileage in it for some months and was finding he needed to charge the battery every few weeks because it was running down. I guess this was due to the drain
• Towing - common fail D or petrol v costs 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  a Volvo 2.4 - would offer similar power (ok, perhaps not the torque) and I'd have a better chance of maintaining it up to 8-10 years old. I just can't see a way of doing that, these days, with these common 'fail' diesels. Obviously, the down sides would be performance and a big hike in fuel bills. I'd
• Chevrolet Lacetti 1.4 SE - Engine Management Light 26 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  plugs.However even after this repair the light has been coming on and off at random! It has a tendency to come on after I have filled up with petrol.I use Shell unleaded but on the dealers advice I am trying Shell V Power with some Redex in the tank as well.The light is still coming on and off at random.During
• Ferrari F458 Italia - Ferrari 458 italia modified so 0-60 is 3 seconds. 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  As I was looking into the recall of the Ferrari 458 Italia I came across this video by Oakley Design.  The company have modified this Ferrari 458 to go even faster.  It's power is up, downforce is up and weight has been lowered.  There are some beautiful touches to the design
• Honda Legend...is it a good buy? 19 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  mileage, is this too many miles. '1999 V Reg HONDA Legend 3.5 V6 4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 98,000 miles, Metallic green with full beige leather trim, 2 Owners. ABS, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Climate control, Computer, Cruise control, Driver airbag
• Some advice please 17 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Got a bit of a problem with my fathers car, Lost email and password to my other account (sei-boy) so using this new one instead. As per the thread below, my dad has a Proton Impian from new in 2002 - http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=21225&m=213458&v=e Just a recent update
• 306 xsi 99 erratic revving 13 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I bought a 306 xsi on a v plate and from the day I left the garage I've been getting problems with it. When running normal it loses power and "kangaroos" as though it is running out of fuel.It also idles erraticaly and has stalled a few times. I took the car back to the garage and it was blamed
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Dealer purchased - hidden crash damage. 17 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  own back garage and stamped the otherwise empty VW service log. I instantly got the cambelt done aswell for peace of mind, at £290 by VW a week later. Within a few days I had loss of power from the turbo... this has finally been resolved by VW, and the dealer honoured his warranty and met the costs
• All - DPF regen and low EGTs 2 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  With DPF now effectively mandatory on all Euro V compliant diesel engines, the problem of DPF regeneration on vehicles used predominantly for short, low speed journeys is going not going to disappear any time soon. The fundamental problem is low Exhaust Gas Temperatures (EGTs) inherent
• Fuels and their money - advice from HJ 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  station was living in the past. All new cars are optimised and calibrated for the ECDC economy and CO2 lab tests on the highest grade fuels available, which are usually Shell V-Power Nitro Plus petrol and diesel. Consequently, if you use an inferior fuel, the performance of the engine and its fuel economy
• Rode a Deauville today - rambling post alert 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  of Ford Focus; that was a shock; didn't know he had a car. So, after a quick call to my insurers and a lift back to the pool, I found myself astride the Luke's Deauville. Although similar in concept and power to my own 650 V-Strom, it was different in nearly every other possible way. A noisier and much
• Apollo Saturn V Rocket - The Apollo Moon Missions Were Faked in a Studio 15 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  .  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymwE1sNm82Y
• Need help in deciding a Crossover vehicle 15 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  .  1. Mazda CX5 (2.2 Diesel with 148 BHP) 2. Audi Q3 (2.0 Diesel with 148BHP) 3. Hyundai ix35 (1.7 engine might be under powered for my daily driving) 4. Kia Sportage (1.7 engine might be under powered for my daily driving) 5. Nissan Qashqai / Renault Kadjar (1.5
• Larger Estate - Another Petrol v Diesel question! - with specifics 9 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  are best suited to. I have heard some Petrol, as they are relatively short distances, although I heave heard others say that the diesel engine will run better from cold. I also would like power available to me, without having to worry that it's going to cost me a fiver everytime I overtake somebody
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.4 non starter 10 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  from a power supply unit. Pump worked fine in tank! Plenty of fuel too. The engine has been replaced at some time, it is a slightly later model than expected. It is the 8 valve SOHC with an ignition block on the end of the cam. The supply to the fuel pump relay coil is from the ignition switched 12
• Honda Civic Hybrid - First Impressions 27 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  miles in it, I have to say that it does everything really well. The big revelation is the power delivery. Although it’s the same 2.0 full hybrid powertrain as the CR-V, it now accelerates more like an EV, and gaining speed now produces a much more muted tone than previously, with simulated gear changes
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 Engine sounds unhealthy chain? - video incl 10 May 2009 (Forum)
  . The engine sometimes pinks (experimening with Shell V power but I am now thinking it is related to timing). My question is does my engine sound normal for a typical 1.2 16v Ecotec or is this the sound people talk about when the chian/tensioner needs doing? Bellboy will probably know the answer as he seems
• 5 door Subaru Impreza ? 13 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  My company car is currently up for renewal soon and I'm thinking about taking the money instead as the car is purely a perk and I dont need it for business. I've really enjoyed the 120d and will be v sorry to see it go - in fact I might yield to temptation and get another, or perhaps hold out until
• 1.0L Corsa 1998 pinking 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, Got a bit of a pinking problem with my 1.0 Corsa at between 3000-3500 rpm in 4th and 5th gears. I've tried running it on Shell V-Power / BP Ultimate for a few weeks, and even given it a dose of STP System Cleanup. The spark plugs are correctly gapped, new, and look in fine condition
• focus tdi economy problems? 4 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  consists of about 10 - 15 miles of a roads and the rest is motorway at about 85mph. Does 38mpg sound reasonable to any other focus diesel owners out there? FYI jan 2000 V reg focus ghia tdi estate, 107,000 miles - full lease company service and parts history. also i've heard about a few devices