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  Should my car have daytime running lights fitted? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Should my 2016 Ford Focus have DRLs whether LED or not?
• Renault Scenic 1 1.6 16v 2002 plate. - loss of power, wont start and back pressure and poping noises 20 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Car started to lose power on way home, it was as if it was losing power 1 cylinder at a time. got home, found. the plastic inlet manifold was loose. fitted new seals. tried starting car it eventually started but running very roughly and would not tick over, as though lacking power. during the short time running it was making poping noises and slight bangs thru the air cleaner as was obvious back pressure. it sounds like what I would call a timing issue on an old car.
• Vw passat 130 Tdi - Vw passat 'emissions workshop' light on 24 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  When I come off the motor way it's stays like this until I switch off and then is fine again, today I have been out and when I accelerated hard again the engine management light came on and the display says 'emission workshop'. After switching off the management light stays on but runs ok. It has full vw history and otherwise runs fine. Heeeeelp Thanks Andrew
• Recommended E-Bay Items 12 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Consequently we get lots of threads in the Backroom about one item or another. I thas been suggested that we might like to try running it in a single thread. That seems a reasonable idea to me, so we'll give it a go. We'll run it a bit like the IHAQ threads - restart at 100, try to limit discussion, that sort of thing. The thread may live or die, and if it lives no doubt the "guidelines" will evolve somewhat.
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  What vehicle would you recommend for short city journeys? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What vehicle would you recommend for short city journeys?
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  What electric cars do you recommend? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What electric cars do you recommend?
• Ford mondeo st220 3.0l v6 - Ford Mondeo st220 3.0 v6,,, cuts out on start 20 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I have a mk3 st220 with the v6,, evrything runs fine it pulls though all the gears like nothing,, recently on a cold start it will struggle run crap then cut out if no revs, also theres like a straching sound when it tuns over??  i cant seem to find the proplem and cant see anyone else having the same thing?
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  Should air conditioning be used all the time? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Should the air con be used 24/7 or only when required to cool the car?
• MGB - MGB on premium petrol 12 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  One of the most recent 'Ask HJ' questions was about running a 1971 MG on 'premium petrol' (link:  https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/94659/should-i-run-my-1971-mg-mgb-on-premium-petrol-). My old '73 BGT was happy on super unleaded, but needed the ignition timing retarding slightly to stop it pinking (the engines were designed with the old 5-star 100-octane fuel in mind).
• Any - Lease car - company car tax questions 28 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  I currently run a car under a PCP scheme. In a few months I will be handing the car back and have decided not to take out another PCP. I run my own business and have the option of the company leasing a car which I would use for business and personal use.
• MK1 Ford Foucus - MK1 Ford Focus Engine Warning Light 14 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  On start all lights go out, occasioanly the light will come on and does not go off until the car is parked and restarted. It seems to run fine, and there is no difference engine running wise before its on or - when it comes on. I have read that the light can come on for lots of reasons, the Haynes manual I have bought for this car is singularly useless on this and I have searched the site for any clues...
• The cheapest way to own and run a family car 24 May 2017 (Forum)
    An analytical friend disclosed to me ( you know--the way they do!) that the cheapest car ownership is to buy a three/four year old car car,...
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  How can I reduce the road noise on my Citroen C5? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.2 diesel (2005 model) on Vredestein Ultrac Cento tyres. The road noise on a rough tarmac is terrible, but on a smooth surface...
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  Need a cheap first car with low running costs 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a first time driver looking to buy a used small car for my commute of about 20 miles. I have £3000 to spend and need a car with low maintenance costs....
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  New Skoda Yeti making stange noises 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My one month old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI has started to make a rubbing sound when the engine is running. Sounds like a loose belt or something. Can you shed...
• Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI - Shell V-Power/BP Ultimate Diesels 24 May 2016 (Forum)
   OK, this was a shown on the car's computer and could be a bit optimistic but actual usage generally checked out; we also showed an average speed of 75 for all running time - not bad for a 3 litre V6 - I'm a 'Premium Fuel' convert.       
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  DO all SEAT Leons use 16-inch spare wheels? 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying an ex-demonstrator SEAT Leon FR. The car runs on 18-alloys, but the space saver wheel in the boot is 16-inch diameter. Surely this...
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  Cheap economical car for under £1000? 11 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap to run and reliable car to replace my outgoing one the budget is £1000 mileage about 50 miles per day.
• Audi A3 Sportback - Black smoke on acceleration 22 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Audi A3 8PA 1.9tdi BKC 2005my mileage 88K Me again, seem to be having one problem after another.  Just went for a short run to warm car up from cold for its MOT.  During this run noticed black smoke in rear view mirror when accelerating hard after car was at operating temperature. Garage says no faults showing on diagnostic test.
• Bedford rascal - Engine starts but won't fire up 18 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1990 Bedford rascal camper which has been relatively ok, I decided to change spark plugs,points, condenser,rotor arm and distributor cap to give it a service and it started no problems fine.When I tried to start it today it started ok was running for a awhile then stopped. I tried to start it but it just won't fire up...., I checked plugs, ht leads and re checked points gap but nothing just can't get my head around it I'm no mechanic only a DIY merchant it was running ok before the change just took a while to start that's why I decided it was overdue for some new plugs etc.just need advice