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Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round.... -
Extra wheels with winter tyres 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We live in South-West France, and the winters can get pretty cold (earlier this year it was -20, although that is exceptional). I would like to get some... -
Winter tyres: Your advice versus my Insurer's advice? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm fitting winter tyres to my front-wheel drive Roomster. Both the tyre dealer and my insurer (the latter checked with their technical dept) said front... -
Tyre pressures 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I owned a Ford Fusion a few years ago. The Owners Handbook had the usual section on the tyre pressures for the car, normal and heavy load. To my surprise... -
Ford Focus 51 plate 1600 auto 130,000 miles - Focus electrical problems is it terminal ? 22 Jan 2012 (Forum)
I have booster pack that will not start the car fully charged when in this condition but it will normally start with jump leads from another car but start like it has a low battery. As soon as you connect a running car you get all the normal ignition lights. It happened again today, and today I noticed that a relay in the auxillary relay box in the engine unit was also clicking rapidly. -
Report says 80 mph speed limit is bad for......... 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
One of the statistical models being used by the Department for Transport suggests that an 80mph limit would lead to a 20 per cent rise in fatalities on the UK's motorways Proposals to increase the maximum speed limit will cost lives, harm the environment and produce few of the economic benefits claimed by the Government, a report warns. -
Buying a car with corroded wheels 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Viewed a car for sale four days ago at dealership (2007 plate). Only half the disc on each alloy wheel was corroded (1-2mm deep) in particular around the... -
Breakdown services and battery sales 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please publish this warning to your readers. Two week's ago, my wife's car failed to start. Being a member of one the largest car breakdown service... -
DERV hurt 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel... -
Lumpy idling Tigra 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Tigra, which I've had about two weeks, has developed a fault. It drives fine, it starts fine, and it runs great until it's warm enough for the air injector... -
K-Series and gaskets 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wish to avoid a the common head gasket failure on my MG TF I have approached my local garage who quote £430+vat to replace the cylinder head gasket,... -
My car won't start 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI wont start! I have checked the fuel system and fuel is coming from the tank to the injectors, but it does not seem to return to... -
How should I remove a nasty smell from my Saab 9-3's interior? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 51 reg Saab 9-3 SE TiD with half-leather trim, I have owned it for the last seven years. I have kept it much longer than planned but it keeps... -
Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 Starts then wont start 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
Almost every sensor has been replaced in the last year by Renault, new crank sense loom, metal crash box removed, new coil and leads, relays by the battery checked and terminals cleaned, (although it will run from cold and can be restarted when hot) Its almost as if something that energises the coil, cuts out after ign is turned off and is failing to switch on again after its been run... -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 1.9 Running fine, now won't start! 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
I have subsequently removed the battery and put it on charge to rule out power supply problems. I also tried turning the car over with jump leads from the negative terminal of the battery to the engine and chassis as well as having the jump leads connected to another car battery (as if jump starting) There were no warning lights displayed on the dash at anytime. -
Farmer’s grand-daughter 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
If you had a 17 year old grand-daughter who lived out in the country (in Northumberland actually) and who had just passed her test and was hell-bent on... -
Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 97 1.6 car does not start in the wet... 2 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Initially the starter motor gave up so I reconditioned it - end of probs (so I thought) once the cold/wet weather began the car struggled to start but once it had then it was ok for the rest of the day. I duly replaced the coil-pack, HT leads, plugs, dizzy cap and rotor (there was evidence of arcking on the rotor and 2 of the HT leads) I still endured the non start on cold/wet days ( in the dry no problems...) I had the battery checked by a well-known motor accessory store it showed that the battery was at 13.5 volts but only 47% starting capacity. -
Winding down 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my Ford Focus to the main dealer [Allen Ford Northampton] for its 1st. service. I asked them to inspect the window rubbers on the side... -
Ford KA 2008 1.3 Zetec Petrol - Part location, EVAP Purge Valve. 18 Mar 2024 (Forum)
My KA is reluctant to start in the morning, I have replaced the plugs and ignition leads. The garage laptop tells me the fault lies with the following:- EVAP Purge Valve. Apparently Ford do not now hold any in stock nor do the local dealers in Swindon. Would anyone know where I might be able to purchase a new one? -
Four legged rather than 4 wheel drives - Horses plus accidents 10 Feb 2024 (Forum)
However I do not approve of riderless horses or ponies being led on a rein; it is tricky enough to control one horse, but they should not be holding or controlling riderless horse/pony. Even more so when leading 2,3 or 4 others. This should be made illegal. I wonder how they would come off if an accident occurs as they are very definitely not in control. Are they insured for such events?
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