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  White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
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  Key issued 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in total sympathy with J.K., who was quoted £160 for a replacement remote key for his Ford Fiesta. My husband recently purchased an 09 Ford Focus...
• Horrendous Economy or lead foot? 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I'm going to post this in Discussion as I think it's more my style than anything wrong with the car. I know I'm a pretty new driver so I've tried out...
• UK auction platform access 20 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  (Not sure where to post this so I tried to take the broadest forum space here)   So I'm currently leading a research project that requires access to the Motorway UK auction platform, but it is exclusively available to car dealerships. I believe some friendly UK dealers would be on here so I'm reaching out to find one who could help me in accessing the website - I just need to have a quick look at their digital layout/processes, nothing too complex.
• Skoda Octavia 1.2Tsi 2011 - Cylinder 2 Misfire P0302 18 Jul 2023 (Forum)
    EML comes randomly on with P0302 code (Cylinder 2 misfire) and sometimes the Electronic Stability Control light as well. Changed plugs  (long life) and leads but made no difference. Put a new coil pack on but it made no difference so have returned to the original one. I thought it was coil pack as 2 of the pins looked a bit corroded on original coil pack and 2 were bright shiny.
• Charge interest if he doesn't comply with verdict? 12 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  They know my bank details because they were my landlord, and I had sent them my bank details many times in the emails leading up to the Claim. Let's say they owe me £1000. What kind of interest can I charge them? Is it the "statutory interest": 8% + base rate? Since the base rate has changed, how should I calculate the interest?
• Volvo V40 cross country - To sell or keep 8 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I like to see them coming so that I can plan for them. I’m keen on getting a Mini Clubman, but think I’m leading with my head again. There is a 17 plate one with 47000 for sale at the local Mini dealership.
• Any - Insurance renewal - Premium + 28%!! 11 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  I have received my annual insurance renewal quote with a leading name insurer, the premium is 28% up on last year. To add insult to injury since lockdown I have driven less than 5% of the declared mileage, I usually drive 20,000 miles, with lockdown in the past 6 months I have driven well under 1,000!
• E82 Car Stereo - Want an powerful car stereo for my E82 2009 17 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  I use the car stereo system mainly for playing music when driving or watch videos when I get the car parked. I have taken a look at the leading brands like Xtrons, Kenwood, Pioneer. It seems the Xtrons BS8719UN is the most cost-effective and I likes its appearance. Also, it has QualcommA53 CPU, 4G RAM and 64G ROM. Anyone has used Xtrons before?
• Nissan Micra K11 - Micra K11 headlight bulb holders 3 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Question is as I have searched and can't be sure... Can these bulb holders be had seperatly and what electrical connectors do I need for the leads going into them, they look like pretty old fashioned motorbike 3 prong bulb holders. Links to parts would be very welcome.   Many thanks  
• Honda Jazz - Can I change the brake pads only for front tyre? 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  I understand that it is usual to change the brake discs together with brake pads (etc: my rear tyres). Can I change the brake pads for the front tyres without changing the brake disc? Will it lead to any damage to my front tyre brake discs? Thank you.
• Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol 2009 - Ford Focus Mk2.5 Cigarette Lighter 8 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi the contacts in my cigarette lighter look badly corroded and when I plug something into it the connection is dodgy to say the least. I'm thinking about replacing it, I'm just after some advice. I am lead to believe I may be getting a dashcam  for Christmas, and to have somewhere to plug it in I guess I need to get this sorted. Does anyone know what the Ford part number is for the cigarette lighter in my car - it's between the gearstick and the cupholders in the middle of the car as shown here and currently has a cap saying 'power outlet - 12V' on it.
• Hyundai i30 - NIP with errors 17 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  My wife has received an NIP today dated 11th October referring to an offence on Wednesday 10th August at 2325 hours. 10th August this year was actually a Friday when we were on holiday 150 miles from the alleged location though we would have passed through the place at about that time on Saturday 11th August. The NIP states that such a notice must be served within 14 days of an incident that may lead to a prosecution for the offence named. The offence is "Contravene Red Automatic Traffic Signal (Motorway)" which I am fairly sure I didn't do when I drove through the location on the Saturday night.
• "Speed cameras may cause crashes" - discuss... 27 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal-motoring-advice/2018-06/inventor-threatened-with-jail-for-inflatable-speed-camera/  Note the comment in the first paragraph that a (fake) camera  "causing danger to other road users" could lead to a seven year jail sentence. I can't help wondering, by this logic, how many real speed cameras may equally have "caused" a crash; not to mention the "real/fake" cameras of year gone by (the ones that local auhorities couldn't afford to load with film, meaning that several fake cameras were deliberately dotted around the country.)
• All makes - The future of Company Cars 15 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  with all the major manufacturers including Toyota, Lexus, BMW etc leading the way with petrol hybrid models it's interesting to learn that the company car users are reluctant to have their diesels taken off them. Unless you are a city trader living in Maidenhead and travelling to the city wher a hybrid is ideal, the average rep may prefer the certainty of a diesel starting without charging , having a great range and only needs filling up once or twice a week , instead of three times with a large petrol.
• Toyota MR2 1994 - Intermittent fault, misfires and revs only to 3500 7 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  The engine misfires and revs to only 3500rpm, enough for me to limp home. Have had the vehicle looked after by a first class independent garage, who have changed the HT leads, Distributor and HT pack about two weeks ago, and done the usual code checks on engine to no avail? Problem has resurfaced again after a brief run? Problem appears after engine has warmed up with "Engine" fault lighting up on dashboard accompanied with engine misfiring above 3500 rpm?
• Isuzu Trooper - Starter Motor 26 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Needless to say, the moment we've decided to sell it, the starter motor has started to act up. My husband thinks we should probably put a new one on, but reading all the info leads me to suppose it's a s*** job. I'm inclined to ask less and let someone else put a new starter motor on it. My husband thinks if the starter motor spins before it starts, no one buy it. Looking at other ads for Troopers (a brilliant tow car) we are not asking an excessive price and would knock £150 for the start motor.
• Renault Grand Scenic - water flooding into footwell 23 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Renault tell me that it is due to debris falling through the grills (there to stop this from happening!) and clogging the drainage. The overflow apparently leading directly into the interior of the car! Surely this is a manufacturing fault?? They say it now needs to be dismantled to be cleaned -NOT covered by guarantee - even though I had a service done 6 months ago.
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta lacking power and shuddering 16 May 2016 (Forum)
  I went back to garage (core plug was leaking) and they fixed it a 2nd time. now I have a misfire on cylinder 3, I've changed the plug leads but car still feels underpowered and I can feel (myself & car) juddering when stationary with engine idling, should I replace coil? Or is there any other suggestions you may have, any ideas greatly apreciated.
• Nissan Micra K12 - Car isn't starting 29 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When I tried to turn it on yesterday there was nothing on the dashboard. Even hazard lights weren't coming on. So I thought it was the battery. So once I got the jump leads connected to my Honda Accord the dashboard lights and hazard lights came on but when I was turning the key there was nothing. Starter motor isn't even kicking in. My brother-in-law thinks its the immobiliser.