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Well-priced basic 12v power pack 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
It's a close relative of something that was best budget buy in Car Mechanics when they last tested booster packs, but with slightly shorter leads and no oddments pouch on the back. I've owned one myself for the last few months without problems, and used it successfully from time to time. David M You know Citroens make sense in an up-and-down world...... -
Engine Design. 20 Apr 2002 (Forum)
It clearly is not so far removed from the compact VAG W unit of today. RR must of had magnetos, spark plugs and HT leads everywhere! Regards, Julian Lindley -
Alloys - why have them? 12 Dec 2001 (Forum)
On the debit side they add in typically £300 -£400 to the cost of a family car. They are a pain to clean and neglecting this chore leads to pitting; they also show the results of any kerbing. The problem is that they have become mandatory on the higher spec models of most cars. SWMBO has a Yaris Verso GLS which is used in shopping trolley mode. -
Mobile Speed Cameras 22 Oct 2001 (Forum)
I assume that you still collect the points and pay the fine, so will the Police draw us into a false sense of security by advertising certain locations and then change them without warning? I would not put it past them as, presumably, there is no legal comeback. This leads me to wonder why they publish the locations at all, as it would be wrong to deter people from speeding only when there is a possibility of being caught and to allow people to speed if they know in advance, by checking the URL address, that they are likely to get away with it. -
astra probs 8 Oct 2001 (Forum)
Also when i start it its very lumpy for the first thirty seconds or so. I've changed the plugs and leads with no effect. Also, since I bought the car (6 months ago) the engine has begin to sound a lot clunkier. I've been recommended by a mechanic friend to put some thicker oil in since the engine is getting on a bit now. -
And so it's farewell..... 16 Sep 2001 (Forum)
CW, you can hold your head high, to be banned from HJ's site must surely strengthen your position as the leading desperado amongst many contenders. You can now retire to your six bedroom mansion in South Shields (recently valued at £5 750) and peruse the local rags for cheap Ladas to perform your essential research upon. -
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. -
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... -
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? -
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?... -
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? -
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? -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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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