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• Ford Ka - screaching when lights on 24 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Backroomers Ford Ka, started OK, engine running but get screaching noise if lights are switched on. Any ideas? Alternator belt? Thanks
• This week's poll 12 May 2003 (Forum)
  Dear Martyn et al, Can you please update us all on the Poll? Has it been decided to run them for 3 weeks? Or is someone behind with the admin? ;-) Thanks Andy
• merc estates 13 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Thinking about an old (i.e. H-reg or something similar) Mercedes-Benz estate to replace our Peugeot 505, but worried about running costs and prices for parts. Any advice?
• Diesel mot 10 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I've heard that I should take my passat tdi for a good run before it's MOT. Is this true, what exactly should I do and why am I doing it?
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  When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
• elusive VW Golf Mk3 starting/firing issu 14 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Wonders if it might have been too many keys on the fob amsking up the immobliser comms. 2nd time. 15 mile run. All warm. Same thing. So take battery off car (with a view to resetting the EMU-hey if it works for microsft..), leave off over weekend. Yep, starts 1st time. Been fine since, short runs et al. Thinks to himself-'gotcha!'
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  Flat-tyrey charger 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Nearly 2 years ago I bought a 2005/55 BMW 535d M Sport. I have been very happy with it except for the run-flat tyres. On the inside of the near-side rear...
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  Moby trick? 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I qualify for Mobility and would like your advice. Up until now I have always claimed the allowance and purchased a used vehicle approx 3 years old, such...
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  What is the legal position if the tax runs out on my car when I'm driving in Europe? 14 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the legal position if the tax runs out on my car when I'm driving in Europe?
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  How much is my 1997 Jaguar XK8 worth? 13 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1997 blue hard-top Jaguar XK8 which has been off the road since failing its MoT in Summer 2018. Parked outside, uncovered. It’s a lovely car to...
• Mazda CX-30 - Battery problems 22 May 2023 (Forum)
    My initial thoughts were that it had probably spent its time at the repairers being started and stopped as they moved it around the shop without any long running to charge it. It was also delivered back to me on a trailer so still no long run. I have given it plenty of long runs since then but the problem occasionally rears its head when it suddenly won't start one day.
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  Why won't stop-start work when it's cold? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Citroen C3 only does short journeys on average, say, 10 -15 miles. With the advent of the recent colder weather, the stop-start no longer operates...
• Sports Car - Classic or Modern(ish) 3 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  But would consider other classics in our price range, although we haven't found many. Our dilemma is largely based around comfort and running costs. We're not sure that the practicalities of entering and exiting a small low car with 'old' seats would be a good thing at our age. Although not yet ancient, we're not getting any younger  ;( The upside of a classic, as we see it, would be the lower running costs: Road Tax, MoT etc but an unknown for us would be maintenance and repair costs.
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  Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly...
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  What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on...
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  Cars constantly park on our residential road - how do we stop this happening? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our road has motor vehicles restricted signs, with "except for access". What does this mean? Any normal person would assume this meant access to residences...
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  What's causing my Ford Kuga's flat battery? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Ford Kuga diesel. Recently, the battery has started to go flat every 10-14 days if its stood on the driveway or only used a couple of times...
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  Which Honda SUV is best for towing? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and...
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  Heater not working after waterpump replacement 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, have a Peugeot 207cc which is almost six years old. A few months ago overheating light came on dash and temperature gauge shot straight up, I let the...
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  Are diesel engines really that bad? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Geoffrey Lean in the Telegraph blames diesel cars for pollution, forgetting that almost ALL commercial transport, on sea and land, runs on oil fuel. Modern...