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  What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use please?
• Ford C-MAX - Replace Skoda Fabia with Ford C Max or keep? 19 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    Should we change our car? Which is likely to run problem free for longer or cost less in repairs? Anything else we should consider? Thanks in advance
• VW Golf Mk5 1.9TDI - Pressure in the coolant expansion tank 30 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Could there be air in the coolant system which is causing both of the above? The car is running fine and soon gets up to standard 90degC running temp.  The coolant also hasn't been changed/emptied in the past 18mths that we've had the car.  
• Ford Powershift - Is this right 26 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  When one guy asked what oil he needed for his Powershift dual clutch box he was told in no uncertain terms to RTFM as the Powershift is, unlike the VAG system, dry and simply runs two conventional clutches die-by-side." Can this be true. I know that VAG produce a wet clutch as well as dry clutch DSG box but to suggest the box runs dry is surely not correct.
• peugeot 206 1.4 petrol - clutch problem 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  hi, just replaced clutch cable on my daughters 2002 1.4 206, clutch worked once and then a bang and now pedal goes to floor but doesn't disengage clutch, making an awful noise when engine running. Have checked cable and it's working but the clutch arm on top of gearbox can now be pulled with one finger.... Any ideas what is the problem now? Is it likely to be the clutch itself or summat like the release bearings, the noise with the engine running sounds like something is grinding...
• mondeo 1.8 2001 - under heating 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  my car runs fine but temp guage hardly moving,then it could be after 40 50 miles temp guage showing normal then goes back to cool,it does this every so often,when I put heater on or check engine by hand it's only I would say hand warm.As I've said it's running fine,but noticed tick over a bit fast when showing cold on guage then down to about 700 revs when guage decides to work.
• Kia Ceed & Rio - Technical Questions 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
   Does anyone have any feedback as to which overall is the better purchase for mixed driving around town with a fair number of long motorway runs.   I am looking to keep the car a very long time 10 years plus and will likely run the vehicle for 150k miles plus.
• 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci - glow plug relay 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I bought a 2011 ford Mondeo 2.0tdci. The car is running really well but I have discovered that the lead  from the glow plug relay that runs down past the alternator shows some damage just accross from the alternater bearing. i would like to replace this cable but I am not sure if its part of the engine wiring loom of if a section of this can be replaced.
• Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi xline 2005 - Sluggish/Smoke 2 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I picked up this car only a month ago, it's under warranty but I need a little help. It starts fine, runs well too for the most part. The trouble is that when I'm driving around either locally or on a run, when I accelerate (usually between 30to 50 mph) the engine feels really sluggish, as if blocked and there is black smoke blowing out of the exhaust.
• audi A4 1.9 td - audi A4 1.9 td (98) wont start 2 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all 1.9 td audi A4 s-reg 98 wont start. When you turn it over it WILL fire up and run for about 5 seconds then will die it will do that all day but will NOT stay running and ive lost my odometer reading,the clock stopped working then it works then it wont and ive lost some ignition lights,has any one had this trouble before or can give advise please thanks glyn.......
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  Need a cheap car for £1500 - any recommendations? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap car to run for £1500. Have you any recommendations?
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  Warning lights flashing on and off on Renault Trafic van - any ideas? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Trafic van and the stop light and battery lights keep flashing on/off before eventually staying switched on, any idea what could...
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  I'm a single mum - what car should I buy? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Single mum looking to get another car - not too small but low tax, cheap insurance, good on fuel, cheap to repair.
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  Limiting DMF damage? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?
• Xtype jag - Non starter 2 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My x type jag wont restart after its been running for 5 mins onwards. It takes at least 5 or 6 attempts before it kicks in. Also the water in the system has run out completely over the last few weeks on a couple of occasions with no apparent leaks anywhere.
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  Cold start trouble with a Volkswagen Beetle 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Beetle 2.0 automatic is very difficult to start on cold mornings, engine cranks well enough, but reluctant to fire. When warm it starts and runs well....
• 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing 5 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  hi is there any way i can test the air flow meter in my car to see if it working i have tried a continuity test between live and earth on the maf using a digital voltmeter but their is nothing the car is running like really rough at tick over and driving at slow speeds but is ok when the engine is running above 2000 rpmand it is the same whether i have the maf connected or disconnected regards melvyn          
• Police To Monitor East Anglia Level Crossings 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14370085 I watched this on BBC Look East and it was accompanied by a clip supposedly filmed today of a group of young children maybe around 6 or 7 all running under the barrier just as it comes down to all sprint across. Add that to the clips we've all seen of mothers running across with their prams and the guy who vaulted the barrier and lost his shoe etc How stupid are these people?!
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  High idle speed 19 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The idling revs on our newly acquired Qashqai are quite high and this is disconcerting when trying to creep out of our concealed entrance - is this normal...
• Audi A3 1.8SE petrol 1998 no turbo - Breather pipes & hoses 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I recently purchased an Audi A3 and was miffed finding out how many breather hoses were removed and the car was still running smoothly with power. Please can someone suply a photo or diagram of the layout of the following hoses. Oil breather hose running from the back of the oil filter up to the camshaft cover. Then from the camshaft cover on to the main air intake hose.