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  • vauxhall astra alarm 13 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    The alarm on my S reg astra sometimes does 4 quick beeps after I have turned the car off and opened the door. Dealer says "problem with ECU" but my previous experience is that this is code for "we have no idea". Any help out there ?
  • Bumper dent removal 8 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    Son now has an ostrich egg size dent in the corner of his 'S' Astra plastic bumper. He is of the opinion that if he applies heat to the rear of the dent then the plastic will become pliable and he can then push the dent out. Possible???????? DVD
  • Insurance categories 19 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    Makes interesting reading, and although I'm sure it's not a definitive list, the postcodes I know seem well reflected. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22869 Lee.
  • Diesel or petrol BMW 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    I do about 9k miles per year. I intend to buy a 1994 or 1995 5 series BMW, but don't know whether to go for a 525td(s) or a 520i petrol...is it worth paying the extra for a diesel given my low annual mileage?
  • mpv auctions 27 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    can anyone help please. i`m looking for a mpv, sharan alhambra, galaxy and want to by from auction. can anyone assist as to waht auction house/location specialises in mpv`s of this type. I`m after ex motability or similair. thanks in advance
  • Should I adjust tyre pressures in hot weather? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    In response to another question recently asked on tyre pressure and temperature, I've just come back from a high speed Germany tour in 35-plus degrees...
  • Audi a1 sport or Ford Fiesta Ecoboost s line - Can’t decide what car to get need help 1 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    A black edition Audi A5 s something lol. I’m Not so sure but I agree it does FEEL faster) •The handling is amazing, •It’s really solid and no rattling. •looks amazing This car will Be for a long time and I will take great care of it so I want it to suit and be right for me.
  • Which sat nav for under £100 would you recommend? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a sat nav as a Christmas present for my dad. What's the best model for under £100?
  • A truck hit my daughter's car at a roundabout, but their insurer won't respond - what do we do? 12 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter recently had an accident when a M&S truck caught the side of her car at a roundabout. She is insured by LV and the M&S truck is insured by...
  • Problem with a newly purchased S-MAX 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Last month I purchased a new Ford S-MAX from GK Ford in Alfreton. When I returned home to Edinburgh and was reading the manual I realised there was no...
  • 16 Jul 2025 (Forum)
    Does the comment about the washer fluid / pump failure cause and effect still hold true for BMWs manufactured during the last five years, or even 'today'? Thankyou, David S
  • What has happened to Honest John 18 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    Really miss HJ s weekly column in the Saturday Telegraph and I still have a copy of his “ Motoring Answers” But is anyone still in touch with him since he retired to Thailand where he was driving round in his Honda Fit ?
  • Scooter - RHD scooter combos in Italy 24 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    I happened to see a 1950's picture of a Lambretta combo in Italy with the bike on the right. I thought it was strange and then I found one of a Vespa combo, also in Italy with the bike on the right. Anyone have any idea why?
  • He/him/she/her 6 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    Some languages always used such pronouns, i.e. not differentiating between he and she. I read that the word " ze " is sometimes used to denote s/he.
  • front shocks 18 Jan 2021 (Forum)
      i have a slight rumble noise. so nothing better to do but check it out. recently passed mot, with no probs.  it s front end . i have front left strutt in picies and the strutt goesdown smoothly with strength, but comes back up really slowly. it that really a problem
  • 20 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    You might want to change the links, both for this page (to 13/10/18 or whatever, to match page 1) AND the link to page 1 at the top, which gives page 2's name, though the hyperlink itself is the correct one.
  • Nissan / Renault - The Worlds Biggest car maker 2017 13 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Following diesel gate Carlos Gosm s group which includes Mitsubishi, Dacia and Lada as well as Renault / Nissan has surprisingly overtaken VW Group and Toyota for the first time. This man is the one to watch !
  • Skoda Fabia Estate - dsg dry clutch 15 Sep 2017 (Forum)
    I seem to remember reading there were ongoing problems with Skode`s DSG automatic if it had a dry clutch. Looking at buying a 1.2TSI auto but wary about possible problems with the auto system. Any advice ?.
  • Ford Transit Connect - radio codes 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Hi I have recently had my van sserviced and now have no radio it is asking for a code but I can't find it anywhere I think the s/n is V033267 but not 100% sure. Many thanks in advance of any help. 
  • 4500 rds eon - radio code please 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Hi a female frend had her bat chainged and her radio is asking for code but the code in her book she clames to be rong can anyone help me pleas 4500 rds eon s/n M535559
 

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