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• Time to update? 29 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  As many of you know, I’ve been running a 2012 VW Polo 1.2 TDi Match as our second car for over 3yrs now and despite the occasional minor problem I’ve been very happy with it. I like the nimble handling but surprisingly supple ride and the 3cyl diesel motor is flexible and has character.
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  What's the best pick-up on a budget? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best bet for an older twin cab pick-up on a £2-3k budget? It will be used for light use and occasionally towing a caravan.
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  Why does the heater in my Triumph Spitfire blow cold air? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with the heater on my Triumph Spitfire. When the heater is turned to 'hot', it starts to produce nice warm air into the cabin once the...
• Peugeot 306 meridian estate - Peugeot 306 automatic estate what is the problem?? 10 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  So, this time last year i bought a peugeot 306 automatic estate about 2 weeks later i discovered it had over heating issues found i had a leaking radiator ---- had new radiator fitted still  no better so was running the car heater fan to keep the engine cool - heater blew had new water pump fitted and new temp guage sensor .... gears started being jerky but temp was staying down unless in heavy traffic then it was going up and then it would be jerky and over rev even in park. - had auto transimission fluid changed list of issues :- sometimes - but not always- jerky when stopped with engine revving all by itself sometimes - but not always-  the speedo doesnt work sometimes - but not always-  the petrol guage is all over the place sometimes - but not always-  forgets to change gear until the rev counter is at 3500 sometimes  - but not always- doesnt change gear up a hill runs terribly when the weather is hot - runs slightly better on non supermarket petrol ( have also put petrol cleaner in it) also i have had it checked for head gasket and it isnt that and had a diagnostic on it and nothing comes up recently passed an MOT with flying colours except a headlight bulb !!
• Which of these cheap 90s cars as my first car? 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  The Polo/Ibiza are also 1.4. Will these 1.4s be significantly more pricier to run? Starlet is 1.3 only. The Cinquecento looks very small and cute but does anyone know if it may be a tad too underpowered (with just 0.9L)? As for reliability I already know the Japanese are best, but is it true that the French ones are bad?
• the end of the road..... 22 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  The gearbox was re built by a specialist 2 years ago so that is in good condition too. I would rather it went to someone who is handy and will fix it and run it, but beggars and choosers eh! I will get my daughter to put it on E Bay tomorrow and see what happens. Pity as at 206K miles the engine is as sweet as a nut and uses hardly any oil between services and returns about 60mpg on a long steady run and about 48mpg running around.
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  Should I buy a Dacia Logan MCV? 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. I've loved the car, but it has recently started to cost a lot to maintain, with lots of expensive bills....
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 2.0d 320d starting problems 21 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Where to source a pump (new/reconditioned) and if possible cost. 4. Has anyone got more info, i.e. other factors that may cause the pump not to run (sensors, pressures etc) Any help would be much appreciated. Regards, K
• Honda Stream - DRL - Daytime Running Lights 19 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My first post! Assuming one sees merit in having DRL (Daytime Running Lights) retro fitted to your car, I would like to discuss the wiring for it. There are DRL controllers in market which have three extra wires - one each for side indicator and one for headlights.
• 1.3CDTi Vaux Combo Van, 05 reg - Coolant loss mystery? 12 May 2015 (Forum)
    Looked all over the engine, no sign of a leak.  Inside van is dry so not the matrix.  Its running fine, no change in normal temperature, warning lights etc.   Had MOT last Wednesday, so while it was over the pit, they ran the engine and looked all over - nothing.  They then parked it outside, still running for 15 minutes, with some cardboard underneath to show any drips - nothing!
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  Which used car is best - Auris or Civic? 6 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend...
• VW Polo 1.2 E petrol - VW Polo 52 sooting up one cylinder 23 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    The previous owner was not a careful driver and may never have checked the oil as she relied on her mechanic uncle who serviced it once a year :( It has run for another year with me topping up the oil and changing the spark plugs only once and passing it's MOT. Then it started running rougher so I changed the plugs, oil and oil filter which was dirty and it's not made as much difference as before.
• Ford Ka - 2004 Ford KA: blowing cold air and losing coolant 17 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I've had my Ford KA for about seven or eight months now: it's a fantastic little car, starts up fist time without fail and runs like a dream. A couple of months ago I'd run a usual check on the coolant and oil levels and noticed the former was dangerously low: no problem I thought and topped it back up. I tended to do this once every two weeks (no idea if this is normal!).
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  Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it...
• C Max, Golf Plus or something else - Car choice conumdrum 12 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  , I'm sorry Ford but the Cmax is not a five seater.   In addition I do like the Touran and Zafira but running costs and reliability aren't good, is the Altea XL worth a look.   Are there any similar cars to the Verso, golf plus, cmax that are also worth a look, and of these 3 which would I be happy with.
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  Audi TT leaking exhaust fumes into cabin - what's the fault? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Audi TT started to leak exhaust gasses in to the engine bay/cabin after just nine months of ownership. After seven months and numerous visits to...
• Daytime running lights problem 17 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I have just been outside to put my car away in the garage and as i got in i noticed a car setting off in front of me with no rear tails lights showing.I flashed him to let him know he didn't have his lights on.A bit further up my road he did a u-turn and came back towards me.At this point he seemed to have his lights on.As he passed me i looked round and found the back of his car in darkness.I then looked at the plate of the car and noticed it was 2012.My guess was that he had daytime running lights on at the front and because he could see his lights had thought that his lights were already on but obviously no tail lights. This begs the question is why don't cars fitted with DRL's also have auto lights so there is no confusion.
• 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra Life - Lifespan of 1.8 petrol Vauxhall Vectra 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I bought my June '07 1.8 petrol vectra estate in May 2008 with 16k on the clock.  It's now at 137,000 miles and runs as sweetly as ever.  It's true that clutch is juddery when cold, but you learn to compensate.  It is superb on long runs, fast and frugal as well as swallowing my children, labrador and all associated clobber.
• Vauxhall Corsa B - Low Compression + Running Terrible 7 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all I hope somebody can give me some advice. My Corsa has been running terribly recently. No power when accelerating, EML coming on and car juddering when going 25mph+, trouble starting, starting then stalling, lurching forward and slowing down when accelerating. It hasnt been fun.
• NA - Revoked Drivers license 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  So this is a mistake, but I have been driving for 5 years, and have clocked over 100,000 miles up and down the M6 & M1, I must have triggered hundereds of ANPR cameras so why have I never been pulled? In 2010 I was stopped for mistakenly running a running a temporary (road works) set of traffic lights on red, the traffic police checked my credentials out via the ANPR system and It I checked out as being fully legal. I was let off with a warning because I was so polite & apologetic.