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• astra 1.8i 17 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest what might be wrong when the digital display for mileage and trip-ometer suddenly vanishes! The fuse is OK as it also runs the hazard lights etc and they are fine. Is it a major job?
• Electric Aerial Lubricant 4 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any suggestions as to what would be the best lubricant for an electric aerial. The aerial is running freely at the moment, but I would like to know for when it needs lubricating.
• Runnning new pads in. 17 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Do I need to run new brake pads in? What's the best way to do it? -- Parp, Parp! Note: All Toad posts come with an implied smiley.
• 4 x4 17 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Is a 4 x 4 mitshibishi pajero or shogan (3 door models) expensive to run, petrol and parts etc. Does anyone out there own one of these vehicles and have any good advice?
• Family Car 6 seats 15 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend an in-expensive family car. Must have 6+ seats and be cheap & reliable to run . Max budget is 4000 pound. Thanks Andy
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  Are space saver spare wheels worth it? 9 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Spare space saver wheels? Are they a worthwhile purchase?
• Peugeot 406 hdi 136 bhp - anti pollution fault 6 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  The Engine management light comes on and display states that there is a anti pollution fault. The car will then begin to run in a limp setting as it will continue to run but with less power if that makes sense.The eloy fluid was filled up t maximum about 2000 miles ago and since I have only filled the car up with diesel to maximum on each fill up as instructed by mechanic.
• what family car gives the best mpg at 80Mph 8 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  My commute and job mean that I do not drive in towns, but travel on cruise at about 80Mph on the Speedo (75Mph on sat nav) and I am trying to work out what family car (2 kids) gives the best Mpg and overall running costs. Contenders initially were the ecoline cars such as the golf and focus, but at motorway speeds stop start and kinetic recovery do little and the engines labour as they are usually running higher revs etc.. also with colleagues driving petrol cars and getting 40mpg (2.0L 180ps A5 2010) and others driving diesels and getting 43mpg (octavia estate 2.0l 2008).
• Looking for used car recommendations... 23 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  I'm looking for something that fits the below criteria as best as possible but, there is wiggle room -   Cost up to £5k Reliable Reasonable running/maintenance costs Comfortable on long trips (300+ miles) Understated styling C or D class Not a complete "banger" but something I can run into the ground over the next several years   So far I've been looking at VW - Golf, Passat Audi - A4, A6 Volvo - S60, S80 Skoda - Superb, Octavia Seat - Exeo   Any recommendations on the above based on my criteria or any different suggestions?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - engine chugging 28 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, Having a few problems with my micra recently. When i drive off when the engine is cold it runs ok and doesnt chug/jerk. I can drive for more than an hour before the problems start. But as soon as i stop for more than a few minutes and leave the engine running (or turn the engine off for that matter), and then drive away, the car starts chugging/jerking quite bad.
• Nissan Primastar 2.0 dci - Stutter then puff of black smoke 16 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Hope someone can point me in the right direction 2006 2.0 dci 115 Vivaro. Was running rough and jerking about. I swapped out the fuel filter as I don't know when that was changed as only had the van a year. I also swapped out the boost solenoid as it was making odd noises and rattled.
• Peugeot 207 - Braking fault 18 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Obviously it’s an old car etc I’m just not sure if and how are there more faults really? As it was running OK with just the abs braking system fault until went into the garage. Any advice would be really grateful
• Astra 1.7DTI Kangaroo juice! 18 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  The Car has done 125 000 miles the engine had a replacement Cylinder Head at 117 000 miles. There is no coolant loss and other than the Kangaroo juice the car runs well.
• Electric Motor help 25 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  i am currently working on seeing if a piece of equipment that is currently powered by a gas motor can be run off an electric motor being powered by a honda Eu2000i generator using an ac to dc convertor that goes to 2 12V batteries connected in series (motor runs of 24V) that pick up load spikes. The equipment weighs around 400 lbs and can move an additional 1000 lbs.
• New car 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  He drives 300+miles a week for work. His astra has just hit over 100,000 miles and totally gave up. It might be worth fixing for me to run about in but he needs something that is a bit more economical to run and doesn't have as many problems doing a load of miles. Hes currently spending around £360 on petrol a month. Firstly can someone recommend a decent car for us?
• Nissan Maxima SV 3.5l and Hyundai Tucson Auto SEL - Usa 19 May 2018 (Forum)
    I think it's a 2litre?  Lots of equipment runs well but I found it sluggish and dull.  Seems a heavy vehicle.   Thirsty round town. Great hire car but I dont want to own one.  It's my opinion it's inferior to my Vitara S in pretty much every way.
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  Does my car need to be insured even if I'm not driving it? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Since deciding to sell my car the insurance has run out. Should I reinsure it for a couple of months while I sell it?
• Fabia II TDI 1.6 CR 2010 - Diesel Engine stalling. Blocked injectors? 29 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hello, I run the tank down to 10miles remaining and since then it has cut out on hills and had some stutters when around 1000rpm. Just read that this car needs long runs and rev blasts to clean out the engine.
• Any... - Small 4WD 11 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I've looked at a Jimny - fits all requirements except very dated and uncomfortable. Also a Panda 4x4 which seems to do rather better, and would be cheaper to run. Used to run a Yeti which would be fine for us except comparatively large, as is its successor. SWBO likes a high driving position which is a problem if looking for genuinely small cars. Tending towards the Panda as the best compromise.
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  Why is the regeneration not clearing the DPF warning on my car? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a risk of particle filter blocking warning showing up. Why is the regeneration not clearing it even after a long run at high speed?