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  • Alloy Wheels - Bad Design! 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    This way, they fitted snugly into the holes without leaving a gap. However, I now realise that this leads to a problem - the bolts have begun to show small cracks around the upper edge. BK Racing claim that that this is due to overtourqing the bolts, yet the wheels have only been removed probably four or five times, and the bolts have always been put back on using a torque wrench.
  • Toyota Supra (1986 - 1993) - 87 1.0 12 valve Starlet - coolant 17 May 2002 (Forum)
    My concern is that if I undo the cap, will that affect the pressure of the system, and I'm worried about affecting/ dislodging the pipes that lead to the coolant tank. I'm a poor student - hence why I haven't got a proper mechanic to do it yet! I realise this is quite a basic question, but your help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Rob E.
  • Brakes & Brake Fluid... 15 May 2002 (Forum)
    Its not really an issue, since it is hardly an expensive job, even on the Dodge, but its never happened before and so I wonder what lead to it this time. Mark.
  • New Astra Paintwork 5 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    I have a new "51 reg" Astra SXI Turbodiesel in metallic black, Ive only done 5000 miles and already the leading edge of the bonnet is peppered with small stone chips, right through to the undercoat which is pale grey. The car had to be repaired after a neighbour collided with the front wing one saturday morning, so I mentioned these stonechips to the dealer, asking the bodyshop to repair them whilst they had the car.
  • Audi 2.5TDI 7 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Can you tell me how realistic is the possibility of water pump failure and what would be the symptoms leading up to the failure? Maurice Young
  • More b****y Mondeo woes 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    Kids wont take no for an answer, so root out the old battery I kept when I scrapped the Passat months ago. On with the jump leads and it starts first time. Well done Passat. I wish I had sold the Mondeo to pay for the MOT repairs to the Passat. God but I hate that Mondeo!! Bill
  • cd multi players 30 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    Anyway can anyone tell me if its just the Sony CDX-646 that I will need ? (can I go out and shop for the cheapest one I can get ?) Or do I need some convertor and lead to run to the head unit ? Will any other Cd players work with minimal work ? Where is the best place to fit the thing, in the boot ?, where ? Is there a cheaper source than the dealers for the Toyota original kit ?
  • Vectra wont start 2 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    This has happened 4 or 5 times & each time I call out the local Vauxhall dealer who has found the only way to start it is to bump start (Jump leads are not sufficient) After full diagnostic check the dealer has never been able to find the fault. Replacement plugs do not help. Any one who has solved this or has a solution? One would have thought Vauxhall would have discovered the solution but it appears not, or at least if they have they've not informed their dealers.
  • Problems with Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi SRI 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for some advice in regards to my wife's 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi SRI. Seven days ago the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve was replaced...
  • Do I need an E5 additive for my classic Daimler? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I am fortunate to have and look after a 1969 Daimler Sovereign (420). I am having to use E5 fuel and would appreciate your guidance on which additive(s)...
  • What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97...
  • How can we look after our car if we're quarantined for three months? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    As we (both in our 70s) will be self isolating for three months, what is the best thing to do to look after our cars? We have a Volvo V70 D4 and a Seat...
  • Are there any battery-powered dash cams? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Are there any dash cams which do not require a trailing power lead? Presumably a model with a built-in, rechargeable battery?
  • What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they...
  • What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500...
  • Where can I get a dent in my Nissan Note repaired? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a second owner of a 2011 Nissan Note purchased in May 2012. During the annual waxing in June this year (as advised under the 3-year warranty) I noticed...
  • LPG conversion not fit for purpose - what should I do? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I had my Talbot motor home LPG converted by a registered garage. I was told the BRC system was the best and at considerable expense authorised the conversion....
  • What can I do to protect my car from bird droppings? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have a carport which, in our East of Scotland winters, is beneficial for our two vehicles as early morning there is no problem with ice and snow. However...
  • What has caused my Mercedes-Benz A180 to develop three faulty brake light switches? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Two days after buying a new Mercedes-Benz A180 in 2010, messages came up on the dash saying "ESP & runflat indicator not operative". The Mercedes garage...
  • Replacement for a Berlingo Multispace? 11 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Currently drive 2003 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDI diesel. Have had it from new and done 107k. Like: Reliability, quirky French utilitarian character,...
 

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