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• Car breakdown cure ?? 17 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My sister`s car broke down at the weekend ( misfiring then cut out ) and the Callout man from the Rescue Service says that it looked as though there was a problem with the fuel . To cure it, so he said , he apparently swopped the leads around on the car and revved it hard..This made the engine pop and bang and produced lots of smoke smoke out of the exhaust !!!! This supposedly sorted the problem out. I`ve NEVER heard of this way to clear dirty fuel..
• Daewoo Nexia wont start 2 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I have a N reg Daewoo Nexia that has failed to start 7 times in the past 4 weeks - and has been with Daewoo on and off for a total of 18 days. I have had the ignition coil, leads, immobiliser sensor coil and key replaced, but no result. It fails to start every two days or so at work when I try to start it (5pm-6pm), but is fine in the morning - even when I left it at work overnight.
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  How can I mount a dash cam without a lead trailing down? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having had the disappointing experience of being side-swiped by a lorry and the driver then claiming it was my fault, it's time to get a dash cam. One...
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  Plugging in? 23 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does a plug in hybrid simply plug into a 3 pin plug point in the garage? Does it need another lead for plugging into a public charging point?
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  Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?...
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  Is it cheaper to charge a PHEV at a commercial charge point or using the petrol engine? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV. Is it cheaper to charge the battery at a commercial charge point or by charging it using the petrol engine?
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  How can I improve the ride quality of my Dacia Duster? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I can do to make the ride on my 2021 Dacia Duster more comfortable? Can I uprate the suspension and fit different tyres?
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  Can I get a grant to install a home EV charger? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a Kia Niro PHEV - my third Niro - a great car. My intention is to use the 13amp lead provided. Most of my journeys are local so would...
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  Is tyres cracking on a low mileage car normal? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My two year old Mazda 3 went in for its second-year service recently. On collecting the car from my main dealer nothing faulty was pointed out and I drove...
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  Audi Q3 delay, can I cancel my order? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered an Audi Q3 from a main dealer in September 202. Audi build weeks of November week 3, December week 3, January week 4. Since early December all...
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  I want to buy a classic car, but will they be outlawed in the UK in the near future? 22 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a Mercedes W123 as a daily driver. There's an independent Mercedes mechanic who specialises in W123 repairs just 2 miles away. Do...
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  Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is...
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  Why does the turbo of my diesel get so hot? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they...
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  Is it true that dashcams and satnavs can't be hardwired on keyless entry cars? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Halfords could not hard wire a dash cam to my Suzuki SX4. I thought that their reply was something you might want to bring to the attention of your readers....
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  Why does my 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan struggle to start when warm? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan. It starts as sweet as a nut when it's cold, but once it's warm it struggles to tick over. Once running, it's...
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  Are panoramic roofs any good? 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the lookout for a 2010+ Ford S-Max or Galaxy 2.0 Ecoboost. I'm particularly keen on getting a car with a leather interior, but these seem to appear...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 overheating problem? 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  You can drive around town as much as you like doing anything up to 40mph and it won't happen at all, not even in traffic on a hot day or at traffic lights. There are seemingly many causes of overheating and so far I've been lead towards the following : faulty CHT sensor, faulty thermostat and the blue Ford coolant which has never been renewed, so could do with being replaced. The fact that the temperature gauge can go into the red and then (once you ease of) back again so quickly leads me to suspect a faulty CHT sensor.
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  Is there any research into the damage that can be caused by speed humps? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve received a detailed map regarding the deployment of speed cushions and a puffin crossing to be built as a speed calming measure, due to the fact that...
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  Have the alloy wheels on our 2003 Ford Focus become porous, leading to loss of tyre pressure? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  One tyre of my wife's 2003 Ford Focus gradually deflates from 30PSI to around 10PSI in the space of about a week. I have renewed the tyre and the valve...
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  Is the Toyota Prius hybrid's plug-in charge just a gimmick? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After an enjoyable test drive, I am considering the purchase of a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid to replace my trusty Honda Civic Hybrid which is no longer...