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• ADMIN - Everyone should read this 24 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  But you should not use The Back Room to make statements about a business (or an individual) which might be found to be defamatory, even if in your opinion they're true. This leads me to make the following statement. The policy of the owners of this forum is to allow visitors to post messages without prior vetting. Each message is read by the owners or their agents, but not before the message is displayed on the forum and made available over the internet.
• The Nanny State 19 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  He goes on to produce similar figures for the USA, and puts forward the theory that safer operating conditions for the driver of a vehicle in creases the risks the driver is prepared to take, and therefore leads to an increase in casualty figures overall. Compulsory crash helmets is a tired old subject among bikers, and there is probably no chance of the law ever being repealed without a major sea-change of opinion, but it raises an interesting question of what public opinion would actually be if the true picture on the results of this legislation and seat belt laws were to emerge.
• Polo Problem 19 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  : I thought it was a fuel pressure problem and bought a 2nd hand fuel injector of a low mileage car which did help bit but hasn't cured it. I've also replaced the temperature sensor, spark plugs and HT leads. I've also checked and cleaned all of the electrical connections and they seemed fine. One garage mentioned it could be the distributor as this adjusts the timing when the engine is cold. Thing is I don't want to put it in the garage and waste money replacing something that doesn't need replacing.
• Warning - ECOTEC Cam Belts 23 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  On collecting the car I was told that both return tooth rollers had had to be replaced - the implication being that they showed signs of failing. I understand that these are the parts that have been failing on Vauxhall engines recently leading to cam belt faliure and expensive repairs. My advice (re-inforced by HJ in the past) is that cam belts should be changed at regular intervals and not at maker's intervals. I have no complaints about this dealer at all in fact there servicing service is far better than the dealer that I bought my car from - less hanging around car delivered clean and tidy and on time....This is the third Main Vauxhall dealer I have used with my cars and by far the best.
• Mondeo Diesel 19 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  His job is driving Texaco fuel tankers on regular nights and he was telling me today about meeting a chap the other night who is one of Fords leading training engineers who travels all over the continent training mechanics on diesel engines etc. John explained his problem and the fella said this was a fairly common one on Mondeo'sand had something to do with a split on a plastic pipe possibly to the pump, and described in detail what was happening.
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  Why has my car insurance increased so much this year? 20 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My insurance premium has doubled in 12 months, for a Toyota Touring 2.0 Hybrid. I am 74, with 57 years driving and a clean licence, as well as being an...
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  Ford Fiesta EcoBoost cam belt failure, can I claim? 24 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost. In October 2020, at 37,000 miles, it was fitted with a new engine free of charge by Ford because there were apparently...
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  I've heard of engine failure issues in the Ford Focus - is it true? 21 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my current motor with a Ford Focus Ecoboost. Last week I was in my local Ford dealers when I overheard a heated conversation...
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  Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts...
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  Why have all four injectors failed on my Volkswagen Golf? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf and was told by a garage that the high pressure fuel pump had disintegrated and blocked the injectors. I was later told by...
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  Why is the ride on our Seat Leon FR so hard? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We took delivery of a 2015 plate Leon Hatchback 150 TSI FR yesterday. Before buying it, we had test drives in the ST and hatchback in an identical spec...
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  (2015) Honda Civic stops working when moving off at the traffic lights 31 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Honda civic brand new from the Bushy dealership in Watford, love it to bits, I have previously owned a 2007 2.2 I-Dtec from new for nearly...
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  I think this is why copper grease works well to prevent metals bonding together. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Further to the recent comments from readers about metals becoming bonded together (principally aluminium alloy wheels and iron hubs). Harking back to my...
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  Rear Axle failed on 4 yr old 4x4 low milage no off road,dealer bought and serviced -should I be paying for this repair ??? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Grand Cherokee suffered major mechanical failure last week while on motorway. oil leak in Diff lead to rear axel damage. It is a dealer bought and serviced...
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  Can I clarify the British Horse Society's guidelines on how to safely ride a horse on public roads? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In answer to the email 'Mane road', The British Horse Society (BHS) would always recommend any rider to wear a hi-viz tabard or jacket when they ride out....
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  What could be causing my car to cut out when driving up hills? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for any advice or suggestions on the following problem: Recently, going down a long hill and going up a slight rise to a roundabout,...
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  Should I expect potential cylinder head gasket problems on my Rover 75? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your advice to the owner of a 2003 turbocharged Rover 75 1.8T. I have a Rover 25 1.6 GXi, bought 'as new' July 2007. To date it does...
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  Did these classic car dealers criticise my E-Type Jaguar in order to increase their mark-up? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In this, the 50th anniversary year of the E-Type Jaguar, I invited two directors of a Classic Car dealership to view my 3.8 Roadster. On the phone I had...
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  Winter tyres for my Octavia 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Octavia 1.6FSI Ambiente estate manual. How effective are winter tyres over summer/all-season tyres in snow (if possible, in terms of percentage...
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  Are you aware of a transmission fault recall for the 2002 BMW X5? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 BMW X5 which has got transmission problems, has displayed a transmission error ('Trans. Fail-Safe Prog') on the dash but is not now showing....