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• Kiev car life 18 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Thought I would finally write something with a 'local flavour' Just enjoying a post lunchtime cigarette, on the office balcony and lo and behold 5 tow away trucks pulled up across the road - ensueing flurry of car owners saw all but one remonstrate succesfully (exchange of folding noticed) and one taken away. The local rate is $100 to get your car back - the local authority recieves $120k per month from this per month.
• Avensis D-4D Diesel - Opinions/ please ! 9 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  At the moment I have an old '94 Corolla 1.6i petrol which is too small, although with its 110Bhp is rather quick....... I need a larger car, probably will be looking at an estate version avensis, and also maybe towing a caravan I am able to borrow at times. Can anyone tell me what the performance of these engines is like - they have same Bhp as my old Corolla, but it is a bigger car, although there will of course be loads more "grunt" from a diesel ?
• Rover 416 problems (seazure and clutch) 30 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I don't need this engine, but for the ease of moving it to our new house in a few weeks it would be handy for it to have it's own power even though its being towed there. Whislst on the sunject of the Rover, does anyone else have a problem with a really high biting point and shudder on clutch take up on the 414/416? it is a new clutch that was fitted buy a service centre just before I bought the car (only for £500), but seems a bit wierd to me.
• Breakdown Mechanic killed my car 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  In his words, the starter must have been a bit tired and the gears had been stripped, I common ecent. So he towed me home. I\'ve just managed to get the starter off the car.. and my worst fears are confirmed. The starter\'s fine - but the flywheel has 6 of it\'s teeth stripped - and I can only find 4 of them.
• Volvo 240 Pitfalls and Benefits 20 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I've been informed by my Mum as she was driving round for work about an E reg Volvo 240 estate with an LPG conversion near to her clinic. She said that it says on the advert in the window "100% reliable runner, ideal for towing" as it has I presume the Volvo factory fitted towpack. She said for it's year it looked reasonably smart and so I was wondering what fellow BR's thought - if we test drove it and it ran well and everything worked would it be worth paying the asking price for it or is it worth not even considering it and walking away (bear in mind we haven't even contacted the seller as we're just thinking).
• Speed Hump Damage - Can you claim? 15 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  She is not a 'boy racer', she is a mid-fifty year old, well respected, local school-teacher driving a 94 Metro and insists that she was doing no more than 15 mph when she went over the hump. Now she faces a bill for a tow-in and a new sump. Now, given that we have picture evidence of all the damage etc which is the best way to proceed? Should we try ringing the local council as the highway maintainer, put it in the hands of her insurance company, go straight to a small claim or claim against the utility that owns the manhole cover?
• Fiat Punto Melted Piston 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I pull over to the hard shoulder and loads of smoke is pouring out of the exhaust. The engine cuts out, the engine is steaming, smoke everywhere. Get it towed to a garage. The guy tells me that the Piston has actually melted, and head is warped and some serious damage has been done and I need a new engine. Question is, have i got any comeback to Fiat about what has happened.?
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  The AA breakdown service 4 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is the AA's breakdown service regulated by any organisation?? Their website proudly boasts that they are regulated by the FCA but this does not cover...
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  Should I keep and restore my Land Rover Discovery 2, or swap it for a Discovery 3 or 4? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having...
• Ford Fiesta 1.4L Titanium Automatic 2011 - 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Automatic Undercharging 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    But if 7 FORD technicians can't diagnose the problem, what hope do i have? I have already spent £100 at the first garage for diagnostics, £70 towing it and now Ford are charging me £165 for the Aux belt and the diagnostics.  So already spent £335 and been without my car for 3+ weeks and am no further forward. Note - I am not a car expert by any means, just a lady consumer who loves her Ford Fiesta that has served her well for 10 years.
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  The cam belt failed on our car. Where do we legally stand with this issue? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. Two and a half weeks ago (3 months and 2 weeks after buying), I was driving on a dual carriageway,...
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  Should I keep or sell my diesel car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the position on emissions legislation? It's very confusing. Are some cities imposing/planning to impose local charges or bans? It's putting me...
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  A random car has been parked on my driveway and the owner refuses to move it - can I get it removed? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A random car has parked on my property and the owner refuses to move it. I don't know if it's roadworthy, but it looks in decent condition. What are my...
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  My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting...
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  What van would be good for every day use before converting into a camper? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing...
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  Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching...
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  What are your thoughts on the new BPA Independent Appeals Service? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As things stand The British Parking Association fully expects to have an Independent Appeals Service in place for October 2012. Meanwhile, if you come...
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  Category C write-off : legal matters and insurance 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please put my mind at rest, or help me out with what to do! My husband's car, a W reg Renault Megane was recently dented by another driver reversing out...
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  I found smoking oil on the back of my Renault Clio's engine. What could have caused this? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2002 1.5 Renault Clio diesel (78,000 miles) the other day when the engine started to make a gurgling noise. I pulled over straightaway,...
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  Scottish fiver 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My VW Passat V5 is registered Dec 1999. It's a V registration. I have had it for 7 years now. I bought it in 1992 and it had 2 previous owners and 10000...