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  Windscreen wipers are stuck - how can I fix? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The windscreen wipers on my SEAT Alhambra have got stuck. I can hear the motor running with a slipping sound but the wiper blades don’t move. I've also...
• Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar S-Type - ownership nightmare? 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all I've seen a Jag S-Type locally at a very tempting price - 51 reg with 131k on the clock, being offered by a dealer who I'm guessing probably doesn't want it on the forecourt and needs to get rid. It's the 3.0 V6 auto version.
• Giving uninformed technical advice 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Dispiriting - the Tech`s are weary of `armchair experts` - now they too are challenged by the guy (s) who knows nothing technically - but who have found a soap box. Free speech? Sure. I`m not suggesting a `plonker` marker at the side of these posts - but you wonder if actual tech`s should have a means of identification.
• The dangers of in car technology 31 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  s most critical. The system puts the voice up at the driver?s level when road conditions are relatively safe, then drops it down to the driver?s feet when conditions are more hazardous.
• What`s in your washer bottle? 25 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Or that catch all `fluid`.. Pink or blue? There generally has to be a colour of course to give `confidence` that it`s not plain water. Even though that leaves an opaque coating on the screen round the edge of the wiped area. I had a recent dream (time shift induced) that included the usual cream and red Triumph twin (last seen age 17yrs in the 60`s) but the main thrust was a guy telling me that cod liver oil kept the pipes soft.. the washer pipes that is.
• Translucent red or toilet flush blue? screen wash 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Of course the colour in the mix doesn`t just de-materialise, it leaves a scum on the screen, outside the wipers arc. Given that this stuff is ready mixed. What`s the point? unless it`s form over function again? I know that if you try hard, the clear stuff can be found.. but its seemingly not popular. If its not ready mixed and its that nice little main dealer earner.. that`s different.
• Milked at dawn - `bring it in at 8.30 sir`... 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  That`s with me though and I`m reasonably technically minded........... At the service desk it`s obvious that 9 out of 10 people don`t have a clue and it`s more than being `milked at dawn` more like `raptors are go` I wonder if these places are nervous enough to play background music when huddled together planning their `recession survival strategies?
• Revenue from traffic offences 17 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  Someone`s just asked me if I know how revenue from speeding tickets is appropriated. They say they`ve searched for the answer and drawn a blank.   Anyone know if there`s accountability/transparency re these funds?
• Jaguar S-Type 2.7D 2005 - Restricted performance 8 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  restricted performance alert - car has reduced power - thought it might be air mass meter  but no luck when this was replaced- am at a loss to know...
• New Petition 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all Found this petition on the ABD website http:/petitions.pm.gov.uk/notolls Thought you might find it interesting. Wonder if it will be as successful as the road pricing one -- Alyn Beattie I\'m sane, it\'s the rest of the world that\'s mad.
• Juddering Window 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Drivers electric window has just started juddering the last 2 inches when going up. The motor works fine driving the window up and down. If it,s the window rubber that,s causing the juddering what is best to sparay on the rubber ?
• Honda Civic 1.8 Petrol 'S' type 2006 - Workshop/Repair Manual 11 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hello,can anyone help me find a workshop manual for the 's' type Civic.I've been in touch with Haynes and they don't have a manual in print (amazing considering the number you see on the roads),so I'm looking for alternatives.I'm going to have a go at the front and rear brake pads first,does any one know if any special tools are needed before I start on these apart from the usual wheel/brake tools.
• Ford Fiesta Zetec S - 3dr Hatchback - Leaves hitting car 20 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Been out in my very sporty Fiesta Zetec S today. Its been very windy and being autumn leaves are starting to fall form the trees. These leaves have been hitting the car and making quite a noise. I am worried that they will be damaging the bodywork.
• rover 211 1999 model year - o/s/r wheel not moving 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  hi can anyone help please, i used my rover on saturday to travel 60 miles, i have left it for 3 days went to move it today and when i put it into reverse it wouldnt move - feels like the handbrake is on but it isnt, its the same when i try and go forwrds, the back o/s/r wheel appears stuck, and wont go round, any ideas gratefully received many thanks in advance  
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  Buying a Boxster - problems? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I can afford (by part exchanging my MX5) a Porche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic S, but I'm worrying bout reliability and if there are any known, common, expensive...
• Jaguar S Type 1997 - Auto Trader "Quick Sale" 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone this is my first post. I have decided to sell my 25k miles 1997 S Type privately because the price I am being offered in part exchange sucks.Has anyone used  Auto Trader "Quick Sale" or anything similar?  It looks like a good way to get a fair mid market price.I know I might get a better price if I advertise it in the for sale pages but I don`t  want to spend lots of time and effort with tyre kickers.
• fiesta x reg 1.6 zetec s - changed engine wont start?? 8 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  in need of help,  i changed my fiesta x reg 1.6 zetec s engine with same engine just newer 03 out of focus ? its all installed every thing plugged on and turn the key no spark just turning over ? tried everything i can and need some advice to find out if i'm missing anything that might cause this problem ?
• Mazda Mazda 3 (2004 - 2009) - Mazda3 vs Focus 2 S/H ... 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  OK, quick question - looking at a 3-4 year old Focus 2 1.6 diesel. The same engine is in the Mazda3, and the cars are a similar price s/h. So, is the Mazda more reliable than the Focus? If you do a search for problems in the Backroom for Focus, and 3, you get far more Focus ones! Of course that may be because more Focus' are sold, but still...
• Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - Gearbox-what can it do? 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Snow here tonight in North Devon and a colleague has a 55 plate 'S' type diesel Auto' Traction useless in these conditions. Now I have guessed (and a small wager) that the gearbox has some sort of tiptronic/manual function up the left hand side of the gate thereby allowing him to select a higher ratio from rest and giving more traction and/or being able to change up ealrier having the same effect.
• Find the evidence for a possibly botched job? pic 26 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I`m presenting the pic of the 1.9D again for a new test of detective work by the technically interested. It seems (not 100% sure)a bodge to me and there`s evidence of it if you click and expand the photo up to full size. It`s not the EGR blanking plate - it`s visible not hidden. I was going to present this as a straight technical debate on the issue but thought if it gives a little interest, why not do this first?