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• Avoid Running Pheasants 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Ouch! I could hardly believe how much damage they can do to the front grille, bumper & radiator of a Focus, from a 70+ 'meeting'. Now, do I use up the...
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  Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and...
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  Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect...
• fiat bravo 1.6 2002 model - Hi folks please help me with strange fault FIAT 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  While driving the "engine management light was on constantly (after it wouldnt start)  I have put multi meter on battery which reads 12.7volts when not running, 14.4volts when running and a very strange 8.3 volts when the ignition is turned on but engine not running. This tells me the alternator is working as voltage goes up to 14.4 when engine running.
• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.4 unusual overheating prob 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The problem now is that from cold or when the engine has been allowed to cool down for 40 minutes or more on running it the temperature goes well into the danger zone and coolant boils over from the expansion tank. Immedately that happens the temp drops to usual running temp and runs as normal with no overheating, but if I let the engine cool down and top up again the problem occurs again.
• Towing as part of the running-in process 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I'll be using motorways to Dover, then auto-routes to Geneva & beyond, about a thousand miles to the Alps which the Xantia does 90% in 5th. Then we usually have about 1000 miles running around, and another thousand home. Nicely run in when I get back, or not! Thoughts, please, gentlemen. Cheers 'n Beers Nigel
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  Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the...
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  Which cars can use super ethanol (E85) fuel? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  There is an increase at the pumps in France of super ethanol. Which UK purchased cars can use it?
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  What used Skoda Octavia should I buy? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In the new year, I'm going to buy a Skoda Octavia. I have a budget of around £7500 and will be looking for the cheapest running costs. Can you advise what...
• Low budget, cheap to run, 90s car wanted! 18 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Some Escorts are 1.6L which I'll assume would be costlier and have lower MPG? I'm sure a Nova or Corsa would be cheap to run but are they decent cars? The Mk1 Clio also irks my interest but I'm a bit concerned about French unreliability. I wanna ask what you people think of these cars. My standards are very low, all I want is a very cheap (but recognisable) car to run with a high fuel economy.
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  How do I keep the DPF clean to avoid trouble with the new MoT? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  With regard to the new MoT changes for diesel cars with DPFs, how can I go about keeping my DPF clean? I have a 2017 Ford Grand C-MAX 2017, which I usually...
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  How often should I run my diesel van to keep it in good condition? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run my motorhome once a week. I take it out on the road and drive it around for approximately 16 miles at various speeds between 20mph and...
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  Restoring a Saab 9-3 29 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a Saab enthusiast and have a 9-3 as a project car. However, there are a few more mechanical problems than I anticipated. Firstly, when moving in first...
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  Engine not getting up to normal temperature 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro has started running cool. I have owned the car from new and up to last autumn (2013), the temperature gauge used to get...
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  Will the Skoda Octavia TDI's DPF regenerate over a 14-mile run? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a pre-DPF Skoda Octavia TDI Estate and am very pleased with it. I would like to buy a new one early next year but want to check a few...
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  Should I keep my well-maintained Forester? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 2.0-litre petrol Subaru Forester for five and a half years, from ex demo. It has only done 42k miles; I have the oil changed every...
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  Running issues with my 1988 VW Scirocco 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 88 Scirocco. When I go to pull away and the engine stutters and nearly cuts out. Starts fine, ticks over fine, revs fine when stationary. Stick...
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  Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem...
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  To DPF or not to DPF? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Finally I have made my mind up to go for a used Mondeo estate, about 1 year old. I have discovered about possible problems with the DPF, as I would only...
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  Running a red light 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received an S172 Notice of Intended Prosecution for running a red light. I have viewed the photos on the police website & it's like the they...