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  Renault Megane stalling 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2006 Renault Megane Sport has a chronic stalling problem, worse after filling with petrol. The garage seems unable to pinpoint the problem. It has...
• Any really - relates to Ford Focus though - Alloy wheels 28 May 2011 (Forum)
  However I have found a 2.0 standard Zetec S and was wondering how difficult it would to get the 18inch ones on there. I'm not too fussed about any particular alloy haven't shopped around yet as would prefer to purchase car with alloys already on.
• Volkswagen Passat S 1.9 TDI 98R - Not able to get any speed up, no acceleration 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  When driving my car I'm not able to accelerate as I used to. I can put my foot right to the floor and it doesn't go any faster. Going up hills is a very...
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  Petrol in a diesel tank 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I put in 26 litres of petrol in my 2.7 S type diesel Jaguar. Having realised this I then filled up to the tanks capacity (about 66 litres)with diesel....
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  What's happened to my Volvo V50's gearbox? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm stranded locally in my 2007 Volvo V50 with no bite on the gears. The clutch has not gone to the floor like it does when it's dead, and the gears still...
• Renault Laguna S reg Hatch - Door jammed on Renault Laguna 18 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I have already posted about this problem with no luck as yet BUT could anyone tell me..... if there was an electrical problem with the C/L should...
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  Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220...
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  Why does my Vauxhall Astra 1.7's gearbox crunch when I engage first gear? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi crunches hard when changing into first gear unless I hold the clutch down for a few seconds. It seems as though the clutch...
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  Untyring effort 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The tyres for my car should be 225/55/16 95W. Unfortunately the tyre supplier has fitted 225/55/16 95V. Would this affect my insurance?
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  MINImatic 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which, please, if any is the best MINI engine to combine with auto transmission?
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 98 3.0 One cooling fan not working 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello y'all It seems my n/s cooling fan is not working. Neither fan appears to come on when I would expect them on at slow speed, only the o/s fan comes on full speed when temp gets over 90ish. From reading other threads it seems major possibilities are either the one fan is dead (open circuit), or there may be a relay problem (though I can't ascertain for sure whether this would cause these symptoms).
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  The Shining 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate advice on maintenance of new car bodywork/what product(s)would you recommend to build up a barrier on paintwork to help withstand chips/weather...
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.6 s Gearbox disaster at just 62k miles 16 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Last week whilst driving steadily along a country lane the gearbox on my Seat Leon gave up... the transmission specialist's report noted that the Cross...
• Doors to manual 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I noticed the passenger door didn`t unlock itself a few days ago. It`s been OK since but it looks like a new central locking unit will be needed that side. A chance to start to upgrade it to a more satisfactory type and I think I will look into stripping off a mechanical assembly from a breakers car and convert that side to manual.
• Soot in the oil - via the EGR valve your views? 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I`ve normally done 3,000 oil changes (filthy old IDI engine) which are half service interval and the cams and cambox were clean (black oil accepted) no sludge or cam surface wear, at 56,000 miles It`s occurred to me that with the EGR system no longer loading the oil with soot from the exhaust - that I might let the engine run to 5,000 miles or so on the oil. If there`s interest in this thread I will write later about the EGR blanking.
• SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Best Tyre Replacements 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  I have two questions and would welcome any advice anyone may have on the subject. Firstly, what are the quietest tyres in this size (ie. 205/45/16's) ? Secondly, what are anyones thoughts on changing to 205/50/16's on the same wheel rims. I am assuming that there would not be a fitting problem, as the overall diameter is only 20.5 mm greater and rolling circumference only 3.47% greater .
• Average speed cameras and the teflon chancer 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Those 90/100mph (and more) outer lane teflon chancers . What else can you call them? I know if I go over the limit I get a ticket. It`s as though some form of alternative reality is operating as you see these cars cruising past at a good 100mph , seemingly with impunity. Let`s hear it for average speed cameras then - fair dispensation of points to all, with lady luck removed to where she belongs - the national lottery.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 How unround should tyres be for rejection 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Just had 4 new cheapie Nexem tyres - had to take back for rebalancing but still a very slight judder at motorway speeds. Took front wheels off to have a look at weights...60g on O/S and a massive 80g on N/S - a 25g weight banged onto edge of rim and 55g of flat weights stuck on at same point of circumference. It's not the [alloy] wheel as there was no judder before and only small weights needed for perfect smoothness.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6LX Power Steering Fluid 28 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, My nightmares are unfolding slowly....according to the mot history, the last two mot says: 06/06 -Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b) 06/07 -Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b) Is this something I can fix myself or do I need to take it to a garage?
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Seat squeaking after service?Help!! 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My mini has come back from its service. I have been trying to get a fault rectified for the last few rears. Each time I mention it on the service it has...