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• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0 HDI 110 - P0190 AP Fault 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Had a second hand fuel tank fitted after the old one was vandalised and this seems to be when the problems started. At idle it runs very poorly and even when I drive it there is a heavy crackling noise. I think it is missing and this is causing the noise. It can get a bit better when it warms up and occasionally it runs OK for a couple of days.
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  I'm buying a new van. Should I choose a petrol or diesel engine? 8 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've run Ford Transit Custom models (2.2-litre diesel and 2.0-litre diesel models) for the last 6 years. Next year I'm considering downsizing to a smaller...
• Cmax grand - Ford C-Max grand won’t run 12 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  A mechanic quoted me 350 to install the engine, I bought a replacement cam belt kit, water pump and a clutch release bearing. The mechanic installed the engine but the car just won’t run, it cranks but does not start, mechanic then gave me a bill for 450 because it took an extra day (even though it does not work ??) another mechanic now has car and has changed the fuel pump and injectors have been primed, various sensors and senders replaced, swapped the fuel injection pump and injectors over and it still doesn’t run.
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  What's the minimum mileage a car should do to keep it in good condition? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  No single car meets all my needs. I'm prepared to have two, but only cover about 4000 miles a year in aggregate. I'm aware that under-used cars deteriorate...
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  Skoda Octavia battery problems 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn...
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  Rough running Volvo V70 - what's wrong? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced...
• Peugeot 306 - Pug 306 1.9td rough running, white smoke etc... 29 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  My 97 306 1.9td started running rough and smoking a little on my way home the other day, it was then hard to start and the level of smoke had increased as had the rough running. A mechanic friend took a look and thought it to be contaminated fuel ( he poured a bit on the floor, chucked a match on it, and it went up instantly) I have definatley only put diesel in it so my only thought would be that the fuel that i put in was dodgy from the pumps - tesco said they have not had any other complaints.
• BMW E21 - distributor and poor running 30 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  s possible that this closeness (probably only 5mm) between the metal surround of the cap and the leads is leading to the bad running? Any thoughts at all would be really appreciated ? I?m deeply confused? Many thanks! James {Subject header amended to include car details - DD}
• 03 Micra K12 - Cranking but won't start when Engine Cold 13 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  It then Starts no problem & runs great. No problem with starting or running when the engine is warm ... Also, there are No DTC's coming up on code reader ...  Can anyone point me in the right direction ?? Thanks in advance.
• Expensive Mercedes? 24 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Apart from that it's been the usual tyres, brakes, servicing and usual mot things, wipers, bushes etc. I can't say Mercs have been more expensive to run than the other cars I have had and apart from the clk 320 petrol which drank like a camel but was great to drive they have been very economical. The clk went 5 years ago for the slk and is still running around on a w plate.
• Running older vehicles, 8 - 12 years old 29 Aug 2018 (Forum)
     No prizes for guessing whats failing on my current car.  Does anyone have any experience of running any of these vehicles?  I am quite keen on the RAV, what should I be expecting in the terms of repair bills?
• VW Golf 1.6td se DSG 2013 - Cold Start issues 21 Mar 2018 (Forum)
   Even the stop-start refuses to disengage the cold start, yet when I manually with key turn off and on it cuts out the cold start. This I observed when it is around 3c or lower.  otherwise, car runs fine, 55mpg on a run, no misfires or hesitations of any sort.  Does the cold start activate the DPF? Car runs on a diet of ASDA, Sainsbury's, BP, Shell and ESSO. OIl is changed every 7-8k, using VW Quantum: 5w30 Long Life.
• Hit and Run 13 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I was recently involved in a hit and run accident earlier this week painfully I was unable to get the registration of the car however I did clock the make and model. The roundabout on which it happened does not have cameras however the slip road that leads onto the motorway that the car escaped onto does.
• Ford Focus Estate 2007 tdci - Diesel focus running rough 25 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi , just after a bit of advice if any one can help I have a 2007 diesel focus , high mileage its a taxi , just been through. It's taxi test & passed without any marks against it. However it's just started running loud on acceleleration & if you take you're foot off and cruise its still loud. Stops if you drop gears. Sounds a bit like a cross between over revving-slipping belt -blowing exhaust Thought it maybe slipping clutch but there's no loss of power or catching up with revs & I figure any exhaust probs would of shown up on test Could do without being off the road again so any advice would be greatly appreciated I should add fault is intermittent Cheers in advance
• Porsche 911 997 - Station runs in my 997 13 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I have no issue doing more frequent oil changes & might get the stuff to do them at home, maybe every 5k or so, but am also considering a small cheap car like a £1k golf to do the run in. I have to re-emphasize that I'm not concerned about damage or anything, the car park is full of expensive cars.  Mine is a 997 C4S BTW. Thoughts please?
• Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel 1999 - Astra diesel wont run.......... 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  The car came to me about 200 miles ago with a receipt for a fuel pump for over £700 ! just a few months before I got it.  The car has run exceptionally well until it started missing the odd beat....this became more frequent until it stopped altogether, and now wont go at all. There appears to be no fuel reaching the pump, but it seems unlikely to be a pump issue in light of the money recently spent.
• Used estate/MPV economical to run? 3 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  So far I've looked at Fabias, Scenics, Picassos, Focus' and all of the Peugeot sw's I'm most eager for something economical to run and thinking of a diesel but I definitely need room for the dog. I can always get a trailer or roofbox for the luggage/camping stuff. TIA Kassandra
• BMW 3 series vs 5 series running costs 2006 -2008 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Hi Guys I was looking to get either a 3 series or 5 series (preferable) and wanted some advice, what are the average annual running costs for the above cars in terms of servicing and likely faults/breakdowns, I've had a reliable (but slightly boring!) car for 4 years which has never gone wrong and annual servicing is only £150 on it.
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  Toyota RAV4 diesel pump - has it died? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Toyota RAV4 diesel with 57,000 miles on the clock. It was running fine, but now won't start. We've been told that it's probably the diesel...
• Hyundai Tucson 2005 CRTD CDX - Engine misfiring 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  It's now back in the UK and my garage are trying to find the fault, the injectors are ok the fuel line clean, high pressure pump very slightly low on pressure but not by much. When started from cold it runs evenly but when it warms up it runs rough with no.1 cylinder not firing, which is furthest from the H/P pump. Interestingly, the deisel they removed smells of paint thinners, any ideas?