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  Vectra diesel feels as though it is running on three cylinders 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bio have a 53 plate Vectra CDTI. It seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders, but seems to clear when you put your foot down. There are no...
• Mondeo Diesel Estate TDci 2004 - Non-starting 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Had glow plugs replaced: two were open circuit, one degraded. Low fuel pressure diagnosed. However, still poor starter from cold, but better when run warm. Running apparently fine. During recent run on motorway, glow plug light flashing. However, running well. On stopping and restart glow plug light goes out, & stays out. Now, won't start.
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  Small car recommendation please 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand car for 25 mile commute (busy roads) & longish runs. £4500 budget or thereabouts. High reliability is a must; high fuel economy...
• Budget Automatic Run Around - Help!! 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Could get quite a bit of stop-start traffic on certain days hence the requirement for automatic. I will do the odd motorway run on weekends which should clear the DPF if that's a factor. - Budget 4-5K max  - Need something nippy and capable of not frustrating the heck out of my speed wise. - Size wize - prefer a hatchback but not averse to a saloon.
• Taxi running cost! 7 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  He then told me that it's going in thursday to have a new dmf, clutch and cambelt replaced, the cost for this lot is £800. He seemed quite happy with the running costs! Although this car only cost him £2600, with all the repairs, hopefully it's trouble free for a while, but I couldn't help feel there must be a cheaper way for him to run a car.
• 1.8 8v running a weber carb - 1988 vw scirocco running problem 23 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Have had this problem before in june and managed to sort it by fitting the following...new coil, ign module, dist cap, rotor arm, vac pipes, and fuel...
• MINI Convertible - Mini run flat tyres 16 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  She was advised to have all four tyres changed. But because of the high price of run flats the fitter  replaced them ordinary tyres, saying that it was quite legal. However, I am concerned that that if my daughter's car has a puncture she could be stranded (there is no spare wheel supplied).
• Chevrolet Lacetti - Replacing rear washer pipe on Chevvy Lacetti 21 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  It's a run of plastic pipe, about 7mm in diameter. The only idea I can think of is to get a larger diameter but very snug fitting piece of pipe and run each part of the original pipe into it to bridge the gap.
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  All weather/ Winter tyres for an E60 5 Series 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Are there run-flat winter or all-weather tyres available from any manufacturers? If so, which brand would you recommend and would it be suitable to leave...
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  What fuel consumption should I expect? 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a W Reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v. Can you tell me how much fuel my car should use? What mpg should I expect in different situations?
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  Running an Aygo diesel 18 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Engine management light comes on and goes off with no loss of power. I have had the EGR valve changed, this has not stopped the problem; when having a...
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  What does my 180,000-mile Jaguar S-Type need in terms of servicing? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise the running and servicing costs for the Jaguar S-Type? It has done 180,000 miles but runs like a beauty. I only paid £850 for it...
• vauxhall astra F 1.4 - Car seems to be running hot 21 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Driving my gf's car today it seemed to be running rather hot it was always above 100 with the fan on 2 and sometimes 3 even after stopping for around 10mins the temp had not dropped later got the car upto around 50mph and it started to cool to around half still with the fan on 2 this seems to be running hotter than it should i have checked to coolant and it is not a good colour looks a little brown and the car does seem to be going through oil quite quickly (cant see a leak or drops on ground) do you think i would be right to think head gasket?
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.2 poor running, then won't start - now solved 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  He surmised that the car was therefore over fuelling, which damaged the plugs and choked the engine. The temp sensor was replaced, and it now runs perfectly again.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.3 Please Help!!! Running on problem 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Since this has been done the Fiesta has 2 new problems that I cannot solve - And he has since moved out of the area :-( . 1. It "runs on" when changing gear 2. It now produces white smoke when cold I have tried giving the car a long 20mile ish run to make sure the ECU is no longer in learing mode and I have adjusted the throttle cable to no avail.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 8v - Dual Fuel vehicle won't run on Petrol 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  LPG conversion w reg / 2000 Engine; X16SZR Gas was playing up so I switched between Petrol/Gas a few times and now car won't run on petrol at all. When switched to petrol car will not start, starter turns but not firing at all. But it Starts and Runs on gas ok after about 5 second starter delay. I have checked fuel pump and relay - both ok.
• Ford Explorer LPG misfire on petrol 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Recently I bought a 2000 model Ford Explorer converted to run on LPG (dual-fuel - Romano system; no idea whether it's fully sequential or not) When running on LPG, it runs lovely and smooth, but when I switch to petrol (it needs to start up on petrol, then switches over) it runs with the most appalling misfire.
• Daewoo nexia poor running 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  My diagnosis head gasket gone between oil and coolant - but not into the piston - (yet) I would say they are two seperate faults, one requiring injector cleaner/new injector the other requiring new head gasket. Am I right or could the bad running be related to the oil problem?
• Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0 - temp running hot! 26 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  My next plan of action was to attempt to replace the water pump, however before I do this I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what could be causing the car to be running hot? cheers.
• Volvo V40 poor starting 11 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Once started and run for 10 to 15 seconds it runs normally; smooth operation, idles correctly. Any of you guys had experience of this or have any pointers? Any advice gratefully received. Thanks in advance.