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  Seat comfort in a small car? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a bad back. She finds her 2001 Fiat Punto very comfortable but it's running on borrowed time and needs replacing. What small cars do you suggest...
• astravan 1.7 dti. - astravan 1.7dti. 2003. sudden cut out. 22 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi. This evening my van cut out at a t-junction and would not start.It turns over ok but will not run. I called breakdown firm and they said it's probally the stop valve on pump or maybe fuel filter clogged. The cambelt was done about 14 months ago and he said it wasn't that. He sprayed some stuff in the air filter and it almost started but wouldn't run.
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  Which city car auto is best? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter...
• Vauxhall Corsa C 1.0 z10xe 51 reg - intake air leak 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I seem to have a problem with my sons corsa c 1.0cc, engine was running ok before I started work, just a bad timing chain rattle and signs of head gasket gone. cylinder head removed had it skimmed and pressure tested rebuilt engine with new gaskets and timing chain, on starting it run poorly with a sound of air being sucked in from inlet manifold I traced it to the square hole next to inlet port 3 I put my finger in the hole and engine idles 100 per cent.
• 97 jeep cherokee sports 4 lte petrol - Fuel imobilizer problem 3 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The original computer in and all the dash gauges work and the car starts but stops after a few seconds,Obviously the fuel imobilizer.Then i connect the second computer which her friend bought trying to fix the problem and the car starts and runs fine but none of the gauges work and my daughter is constinately running out of fuel.The alarm light on the dash is constinately on.Could you please tell me how i can fix this problem either by disconecting or by-passing the alarm system or the imobilizer or both completely but with the gauges working.I do not know if it is the UK System or the USA version as we live in Australia
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  Which MPV? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used MPV for myself, baby and partner. My partner will also use it to drive to work. My budget is £4.5k and would like to go up to...
• Alfa Romeo (2004) 156 1.9 diesel. - Diesel engine (Alfa Romeo 1.9) in 'limp mode' 8 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Car running perfectly, parked up at shop, on return engine started but refused to run above 1250 revs. It staggered back to the house emitting some smoke.  Message on screen "go to dealer" but that's not easy when there's not a (reliable/competent) one within a reasonable distance.
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  Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?...
• Audi A4 - Motorway mileage 15 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I drive a Audi A41.9 TDI, 55plate, Automatic, from new running at 187K, with 90% motorway mileage in past 4 years (did 100K in 4 years). Runs well but has been bit expensive with 1K repair each year at least and change of tyres Mileage is only 36/gallon, I dont necessarily stay at 70-75, if I did it would be 42-46 Would it really save me good deal if I buy anothet 1.8-2 litrecar petrol or diesel?
• VW Golf Estate/Audi A4 Avant - Additional long term costs of new diesel v petrol 1 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  DPF mileage related fouling or longer term renewal) that I would need to factor into the equation in the choice of a diesel or petrol car based on 8 to 10k miles a year, a mix of long (100 miles+) and shorter runs, and keeping the car for 8 to 9 years. I’d like to stay with Audi VW cars. I have driven a ’54 VW Passat Estate 1.9TDI from new. It has 120k miles on the clock, no DPF and runs well.
• Chevrolet Captiva - Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 Diesel Bargain 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Wow £12,295 for a brand new 7 seater diesel Chevrolet Captiva. Pretty much a re-bagged Vauxhall Antara. Remember Chevrolet are starting to run down their european operation but they have promised spares and this is identical to the vauxhall so spares should not be an issue. It gives the mid spec Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel at £11,595 a run for its money.
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  Engine has run out of oil after a service – is the garage to blame? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car has had a service done recently, but after a few days the engine oil ran out. I discovered that the engine oil filler was open with no cap. Am I...
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  Should we change our MINI's 11-year-old tyres? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our MINI Cooper is 11 years old and still running on its original rear tyres that have 5mm of tread remaining. The tyres are 15-inch Dunlop SP Sport and...
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  Winter tyres for my Smart Cabrio? 17 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2008 Smart Cabrio. The best fun car I have had in 30 years! Would it be worth investing in a set of steels and running on winter...
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  High mileage hybrids optimum time to change ? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have 3 year old Prius which have had from new and has done 80k - should I change now or keep for another 2 to 3 years ?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 - Stiff gears 9 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I own a 2000 Ford Focus Zetec 2.0 ESP. The car runs fine but I've noticed that recently it's getting more and more difficult to engage a gear, particularly 1st and 2nd. The problem is more pronounced when the engine is cold but even after 20 minutes motorway running it is still quite stiff.
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  Qashqai or ASX? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used SUV around the 2-3 year old mark. I have narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD or the Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel. Which...
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  How often should I change filters? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in...
• Ford S-Max 07 diesel 2L tdci - rough and white smoke and on cold start 6 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  All ok. Event replaced fuel filter. After all that the vehicle still run rough and white smoke on cold start. Many thanks for any ideas. Cheers
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  Buying new wheels for winter tyres 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy Jaguar wheels or non Jaguar wheels to run winter tyres?