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• Buying a diesel car - DPF problems 13 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Let`s face it - it`s `normal` to use a car for short trips. Why not more honesty from the manufacturers? And how is the non technically interested motorist ever going to be saved from possible financial disaster, by being given information?
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  Why is my Rover 25's water tank emptying almost daily? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Rover 25's head gasket changed not long ago, my water pump three months ago and once again my water tank is emptying very quickly and needs...
• Rat run - near miss - fear v food 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  It was long and fast, although I guess that`s a relative term when there`s a Punto van towering over you - the gleam of greased pipes and frames almost overhead. But not quite - NOT QUITE!! ------- made it - although perceived in the languar of retirement relaxation, amongst the lemmings of the morning rush hour, as perhaps a ferret - the poor mans whippet of these Northen climes.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.8 o/s indicator not working 15 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I shall try and be as brief and succinct as poss! My o/s indicator at the back does not work at all. All other lights etc work on the car. Garage has told me I need new ECU as they can detect a signal going to the ECU but there does not appear to be any output telling the indicator to flash.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 06 1.4 Intermittent Brake Lights 14 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  However, a bloke in a local garage to work told me that there is a switch by the front passenger door somewhere that may have been knocked but as yet I have not had a chance to check this. As I mentioned they are only intermittently coming on. Any ideas please?. as it?s a bit dangerous considering she does the school run with the kids in the back and I reckon it?s only a matter of time before some bonehead drives into the back of her? Thanks Keith McCormack
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - Advice on backing out of buying one 19 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm after some advice. 2 weeks ago we did a deal to buy an S-Max on a 56 plate. The car was at another site so we were not able to inspect it. We agreed a price and left a £250 deposit which we were told was refundable. The paperwork however says that it is not refundable.
• What`s your risk assessment on breakdown? 12 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  A two point question regarding breakdowns. 1) When did you last breakdown (by the roadside) and how did you get out of it? 2) what`s your current plan to minimise risk the of being stranded by a breakdown? some comment, I guess I can`t have been alone in days gone by, scorning breakdown services and carrying a massive tool box, spare clutch cable, fuel pump and many other parts that were deemed `a risk`.
• MINI MINI Cooper and S R56 (2007 - ) - Door Mirrors stolen 15 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  A colleague at work has recently had the door mirrors stolen from her Mini Cooper S (BMW want £300 parts only). When she informed the police it was the 11th case that weekend in the area so clearly someone was doing the rounds and no doubt these will appear on ebay or similar. They were removed suprisingly easily and they left no damage to the doors - they did a real good job.
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - S-reg diesel - Getting harder to engage 2nd gear 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I have a S-reg diesel estate 5 speed manual on 125,000 miles on original clutch. Over the last 500 miles it has been getting progressively harder to get into 2nd, particularily when coming down the box. Other gears engage OK.
• Replacement for the Barchetta 29 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  It´s got to be small, sporty, cheap, fun and a bit leftfield. Oh and Mrs B has to approve... Thoughts so far: Seicento Sporting Original Mini (when did they stop making them BTW?) Ford Puma Fiat Coupe Right chaps.
• Jeep Cherokee 4 litre S reg 7 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  A friends S reg Jeep Cherokee 4 litre has an intermittent fault with the rear passenger electric window. Sometimes it works and as you've guessed, sometimes it doesn't. We have checked for broken/loose cables where they pass through door into B pillar, and checked feed to switch and motor.
• Advice on Trade In Please 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I have now discovered that I gave the garage the wrong info about my car - I told them it is was a Passat S but when I checked the V5 it turns out to be an SE. According to Parkers the difference in Trade In value is £260 (SE worth more than S). A stupid stupid mistake. What can I do? The deal is done and I collect the car on Friday.
• Help in identifying Postman Pat\'s van 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  On her daily commute to Dorchester she saw a van of unusual appearance and knowing what a fine bunch her husband corresponds with on that internet thingy, set me the task of finding its origins. Best described as looking like Postman Pat\'s van, very upright and boxlike at the rear (absolutely vertical rear doors) with prominent wheelarches and, most puzzlingly, what appeared to be a tube/rollbar running from the front bumper, along the top edge of the wing and up the A pillar.
• wheel bearings ? 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  It had been intermittent in the last few weeks but is now permanent after 10 minutes. If it is the wheel bearings, it is preferable to change both sets at the same time ? (o/s and n/s wheels). Is this noise consistent with the one of worn out wheel bearings ? Is it urgent and what sort of bill should I expect ? Thanks for your help, Catalyst
• New Tyres - Golf TDI Mk4 (S-98) 12 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Consequently, I plan to revert to my former (Astra) habit of using Michelin Mud and Snow tyres 12 months a year - although these were/are (?) not officially "all-year" tyres. Has anyone experience with Conti, Michelin or other M&S tyres on a Golf TDI Mk4, please ?
• For The Driver Who Has Everything II 12 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  (with acknowledgements to Rita). Today\'s haul: forget nodding dogs, I can get you a nodding HORSE! A concertina tube for stuffing your umbrella in and hooking over your internal grab handle; A \"symphonic air feshener and deodorizer (sic)\".
• 2007 Ford S-Max 1.8TDCI 125 - Smokey Ford S-Max 1.8TDCI 125 24 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hi All Hoping someone might be able to help/has seen the same symptoms.  I have a 2007 Ford S-Max 1.8TDCI 125 with 93K on the clock.  I recently serviced the car; oil, oil filter and air filter. Before the service the car was really reluctant to rev out until it had warmed up fully, once warm, it drove without any hesitance.
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  Is the new Nissan Note better than the old one? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What changes, if any, have been made to the 1.5 dci engine/gearbox in the new model Nissan Note compared to the previous model? It seems to have the same...
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  Skoda Yeti or BMW X1? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace one of my cars and am considering the Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG but I don't like the gearbox and would prefer a torque convertor so am...
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  Why does installing Polestar increase my insurance premium? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have insured my Volvo through M&S Money. It's an XC60 SE Lux D5 AWD which is now one year old and at the annual service I was proposing to have Polestar...