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• Renault Kangoo - Intermittent Speedo / Odometer 16 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  (if it is, then is the 'zero' speed indicated by the odometer making the EMU reduce the fuel supply, for example, thus causing the running 'problem' described above)?     Can anyone help please? Many thanks in advance
• Audi 80 2.0E 1995 model - Fuel economy 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I was hoping for more and have carried out all the advise as given on various sites on fuel economy. Going slower than 65mph runs me into trouble with HGVs.  
• Renault scenic 1.4 16v kj4 - Scenic coolant temp sensor where is it located??? 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help me here with some info, I have poor cold running for the first few minutes of driving. Then once warm car runs fine. Car starts first time and does not stall. Idle is fine no hunting etc... I unplugged what I thought was the coolant temp sensor on the side of the engine gearbox side, car started fine etc still had problem as mentioned above.
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  Recommend winter tyres for our Toyota Corolla? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What winter tyres would you recommend for our Corolla D4D diesel 2.0-litre?
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  Recommended 4x4? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!
• Honda Shuttle 2.3 VTEC - Squeaky running and starting problems 1 May 2011 (Forum)
  The Shuttle has been making alarming squeaky noises while driving along for the first few minutes after starting up. Then the noises go away...
• Peugeot 406 Coupe - 406 starting probs 1 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  hi could some body please shed some light on my problem i have a 406 coupe 2.2 hdi  wich will not start when warm it has had a new in tank fuel pump ,new diesel pump ,new cam and crank sensors it has also been to a peugeot dealers to be diagnosed and came up with nothing it has the relevant  fuel pressure if you give it a slight sniff of easy start (not good idea i know) but needed to try some thing it starts instantley and runs faultlessly it also starts and runs fine from cold it was chipped last year before this problem started so i have had the original programme reinstalled thanks in advance
• Peugeot 306 1.4 Meridian (2000) - Ignition / Cooling fan trouble 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all Had a prob with my 306. Sometimes the engine will keep running after I remove the key (it eventually stops when I press the brake) and cooling fan will then run constantly, meaning I have to disconnect the battery to prevent it draining. I took it to an amateur mechanic who pointed out a burnt out, melted fuse in the interior fusebox as the problem.
• VW Polo 1.6 Auto - White smoke after car left standing 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  It started ok today, which was a relief - and all seems and sounds ok, other than a lot of white smoke from the exhaust. I let it idle for 20 mins, but the smoke kept coming. I then took it for a 10 minute run, pushing it up to 4,000 rpm up hills and it seems to have improved markedly. Q1: What would have caused the white smoke? Q2: Is whatever caused this likely to now have been resolved by running the engine faster?
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  Should I buy a Ford Ka that has stood idle for five years? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered a Ford Ka on a 53 plate with just 18,000 miles on the clock. The low mileage is because it has been standing in a garage for five years....
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  Which family car for camping trips for under £10,000? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a decent car for a family with a three-year-old who like camping? Not too expensive to run and under £10,000.
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  The generator game 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why are hybrid cars petrol and electric? Would it not make it more economical on fuel to have diesel/electric hybrids?
• VW Polo MK4 1.9D - Air bubbles in fuel line 21 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I am looking to getting this car running again. The problems it is having are:  1. Hard to start 2. Once started, very rough idle, however about 1.5k - 2k revs it runs smooth I have noticed air bubbles flowing in the clear fuel line between the fuel filter and the fuel pump.
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  Which estate car would you recommend for a short commute and carrying our dog? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to spend £3500-£4000 on an estate-type car - a runaround used for a daily commute of only three miles and longer journeys at weekends with...
• Peugeot 306 - 306 dturbo - no power 18 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  i have fitted a 405 dturbo to my 306 dturbo after the last engine packed it in . the engine is from a 1995 dturbo 405 and the car is a 00 306 van . i am using the lucas pump off my previous engine with injectors too . in conjunction with the 405 engine im using its own manifold and garret turbo too . the wiring is from a 306 straight diesel slightly modified to run a dturbo . the engine sounds fine running and all but it has no power what-so-ever . when i remove the pip going from the intercooler to the fuel pum and place my finger on it at the intercooler there is only a small amount of air flow , anyone know whats wrong ?
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  Which tyres will reduce road noise in my Skoda Octavia? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Skoda Octavia diesel estate and need to replace the front tyres, which seem to create a lot of road noise. I appreciate our roads are not in a...
• Any Make or Model - Owners Reviews 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    I understand the suspension is quite hard - reliability seems to be OK and the car should be fun to drive.  Also it would hopefully be suitable for my daughter to learn to drive in and cheap to run.  Thanks to everyone who responds.  
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  Why does my Ford Fiesta leak when I top up the water bottle? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.6 and there is a leak. I filled the water bottle up and the water just comes out of the bottom. The car is running fine. What...
• 1969 VW Beetle 1600cc - Engine Problem 31 May 2010 (Forum)
  The coil is new and so is the distributor. All the valves have been checked and cylinder head has been overhauled. Its running on a Twin Carb and the engine is running very smoothly without any problem.  The only fault is the engine continues to turn backward for a few turns before it finally stopped. It sounds as if the compression within the combustion chamber forces the engine turns backward when I switched off the ignition.
• Golf emissions warning light 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  Naturally she is worried has to whether the car is going to let her down, particularly if she has any of the Grandchildren in it. The garage that did this have run a full diagnostic on the car and maintain there's nothing wrong with the car. She's taken it to VW, who have also run a full diagnostic on the car and they confirm that all is well. What's the purpose of this light, is it to signify that there's something wrong with the car or simply to indicate the car may be contributing to the Planets demise more than usual?!