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• Mazda 2 - Buying a used car - advice please 28 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, First time posting here. I was after some advice please as I'm looking for a reliable automatic for my wife's first car. I have found a mazda 2 which is 8 year's old and on it's recent MOT  it mentions two advisories for : surface corrosion rear axle and slight damage n/s outer sill.
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  Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner which will remove marks, due to brake dust?
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  Where can I get a Ford radio code from? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a Ford radio code for serial number V103659. Can you help?
• Cars with DSG boxes - Do they break cambelts sooner? 22 May 2019 (Forum)
   Is this why some manufacturers reduced the advisory change intervals?  These boxes must unduly strain chains as well, no?  I always thought automatic gearboxes protected the engine from harsh and unsympathetic drivers but now I'm not so sure.  Perhaps this effect is offset by the many gears such boxes now have, so that the r.p.m. change between the gears is less?
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  Does the sign on the car dash indicating a speed camera mean that the camera is active? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Does the sign on the car dash indicating a speed camera mean that the camera is active?
• Vauxhall Mokka replacement 27 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  My daughter currently runs a Vauxhall Mokka 1.6 petrol which while she likes the driving position, however its rubish on fuel also her family is getting larger....she would like to change it for something bigger to accomadate three under 6year old children and automatic and better fuel compsumsion for her work commute...diesel would give the best mpg but I am worried of potential problems if she goes down the diesel route...she does do over twelve thousand miles a year....does an economical seven seater petrol engined alternative exist...your advice would be much appreciated as I am just getting more confused the more I look at possibles.
• Toyota Yaris - New Toyota Yaris smell of burning rubber during te 27 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I testdrove a new Toyota Yaris year 2017, petrol, non-hybrid, 1,3 L with automatic gear, which I consider buying. During the testdrive, sudddenly, smell of burnt rubber appears inside the car after driving out of the highway I take the car back on the highway with the cardealer once again and same thing happens, again smell of burnt rubber.
• Citroen C3 - Trouble starting and resetting date/time 1 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    It's almost as if it momentarily disconnects from the battery, and it then starts, but my time and date have reset and my windscreen wipers go up and down just for one cycle and then it automatically locks the doors. It's under warranty for 3 months so want to take it back to them and explain the problem, but don't want to be fobbed off due to not knowing about cars, and was hoping someone would know what the problem is likely to be before I take it back.
• Mazda CX-5 - Mazda CX5 Spare Wheel 14 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just bought a new CX-5 2.2 SE-L Nav Diesel Automatic, with delivery due mid September. However I have just found out (my fault, I should have looked into every detail!) that no spare wheel is provided! Now i've never had a puncture in 10 years of driving, however I still don't want to take a risk and do want to get a spare.
• Nissan Qashqai - Which cars have Active DPF regeneration? 20 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, I currently have a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci and looking to get another diesel in the next few months. Preferably diesel and automatic. I like the fact that my current Qashqai has active DPF so it allows me to do short journeys as well as long ones. I like the Nissan Xtrail as it would suit my needs with a growing family and being over 6ft.
• Peugeot 107 2005-2014 - Switching off ABS in snow 14 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Is it possible to switch it off?  If it is possible, I have in mind a simple switch/relay setup that will automatically switch ABS back on next time the car is started. I occasionally drive on completely snow covered roads just for the fun of it, but with ABS it isn't as much fun because I have somewhat less control.
• Turbo petrol/Naturally aspirated, Torque Conv/CVT 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I don't want to discount turbo petrols, as there are not many n/a cars available anymore (new cars) and there is no budget - I just want your choices...... So what petrol / automatic cars would you recommend???? (Large Hatchbacks, Estates, Small SUV / Crossover)
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  Do I need to tell my insurer about a box junction PCN? 8 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do I need to tell my insurer about a box junction PCN?
• Dart Charge Xtmas presen 26 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    NOTIFICATION OF LOW DART CHARGE ACCOUNT BALANCE On 24/ 12/ 2017  your Dart Charge account balance is  £8.98 , which is below the minimum account balance threshold. If you have Auto Top-Up enabled please ignore this email as we will take the funds automatically, otherwise you need to top-up your account. The easiest way to do this is on our website at (deleted) where you can also add Auto Top-Up to your account. Please note that if your account balance goes below £0.00 it will be suspended and you will not be able to use your account to pay for further crossings.
• How to drive safely in snow and ice 15 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Its a good idea to try to do this every time even in warmer times so that you get into the habit and do it automatically.
• Renault Laguna Initiale Sports Tourer 2ltr 2006 - Compuetr management problem 21 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  My 2006 Renault Laguna Initiale Sports Tourer key-cards are not activating the automatic seat settings for self and wife despite setting the key-cards memory settings separately in the hole and pressing the memory button on the seat and hearing the confirmation tinkle. Everything else works OK.
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  Do I have to have my car serviced with the dealer? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a BMW 320i automatic new 10 months ago. You recommend that the oil and filter should be changed every 12 months (mileage is 5500), should this...
• Rover Mini - Import minis and poor old Rover dwindling.. 27 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Anyhow I came across a Jap spec Rover mini. Its a grey import, and they've somehow fitted aircon into it as well as being automatic. Anyone else a bit impressed at the packaging?! Hopefully the link below works.   https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=jap+spec+mini&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiNlp6flq7PAhVROMAKHZ8lB_QQ_AUICCgB&biw=1242&bih=641#imgrc=vPyFnnVuwGaNaM%3A I'd be interested to see how these held up in Japanese temperatures, aircon on and family of 5 + luggage...
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  What's causing my Ford Mondeo misfire? 29 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo automatic that has developed at misfire at idle and low speeds. My local garage has put in plugs and leads, but the misfire remains....
• Lamborghini thread deleted 12 May 2016 (Forum)
  Just to apologise to all of you who rightly criticised an OP who failed to read the sticky thread and named and shamed a dealer.  You'll all have got an automatic E-mail - sorry for that. I simply don't have the time to go through all the posts and delete the dealer's name. To the OP - a public forum like this is NOT the place to name and shame a particular business.