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• Charging car battery from car 24 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I want to charge a sealed car battery (not the main battery) as I drive around. I then remove the battery to run lights and stuff while camping/fishing/hunting. Is there an easy way to do this?
• 96 Escort LX TD 6 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Have just bought the car for my son. It runs very well apart from the fact that occasionally, usually when cold, the engine just dies.The car always restarts on the key first time. Any ideas?
• suzuki jimny 1.3 petrol (2002) 4 May 2006 (Forum)
  runs ok up to 40 mph. go over that and it starts to miss and cuts out but not ever time.any one, any clues please. plugs are new and two coils and two leads seem ok.
• Mk V Golf 2.0 GT TDI 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  When I am on a light throttle or sometimes when lifting off, there is a low volume, low frequency noise, a bit like a whistle. The car runs perfectly otherwise. Any ideas?
• Fiat Punto 1.2 8v 19 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  My daughter has the above car,recently it has been running rough and stalling,it now shows the fuel injector light,does anyone have any clues what might cause this problem,thanks Burman.
• When Martians Invade... 26 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Anyway, noticed that the EMP pulse knocked out all the cars - would we be largely OK in Europe because we run mostly diesel engines?
• Super unleaded petrol 23 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Just changed car to a 1.6 litre Fiat Multiwagon. Can't decide whether to run on premium or super unleaded. Old car, 2.4 litre Mitsubishi, ran well on Optimax. Is new engine too small to justify extra cost?
• Nissan Valuation 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Parkers quotes £1600-£1750 for a average mileage Nissan Primera 2.0GT SE on a R plate. The model I am interested in is a 'Mystic' which was a limited run with Chromaflair paint. How much more should I pay for this special edition?
• Aggresive drivers 17 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I have been cut up more times in the last few days than the previous six months put together. I wonder if its coincidence or maybe more congestion caused by the start of the new school run is winding people up.
• temporary/short term insurance 10 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  hi anyone know any companies that do a month policy or short term policy as i haven't managed to sell my old car, and cover from my old insurers runs out soon. cheers
• vauxhall omega cuts out intermittently 1 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  3.2 Omega estate just cuts out for a fraction of a second occasionally but sometimes just dies altogether.Won't immediately restart, then will after a short period.Otherwise runs perfectly ok.Any ideas? Problem appears to be worsening.
• Computer related questions. Volume 24 27 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Whoever was enquiring about SP2, and hopefully not installed it yet, should look at Ceefax p116 where problems are reported, including a long list of programs that don't run properly/at all. What a surprise!
• Mondeo radiator fan vibration 30 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  The radiator cooling fan only cuts in for a short time when required. The problem is that occassionally, it makes a vibrating noise (as if a bearing has run dry), during part of the time it is on for cooling. Anyone else had this problem? Alex
• sell or keep? 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I am running an m reg mercedes 220 diesel with 130000 miles on the clock. I say I should sell it and update but my wife says keep it and only change when the crusher looms. Who do you think is right?
• Best small auto for around a grand? 10 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I Don't think the size issue is all that important, rather he doesn't want something with "big car" running costs.
• cost per mile 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Just worked out how much my car Saab 93 has cost to run in last 40 000 miles Fuel 10.1p/mile Petrol tyres 0.7p/mile Fulda Servicing 2p/mile Main Dealer
• Worst Car You've Ever Driven? 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  This is only for cars that are Post 1990!!. My was a Suzuki Vitara 1991 with the Fat Boy kit. Horrific. Running it a close second was the 1997 Astra Convertible. Horrible.
• Cheap second hand car 25 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Friend who is just 18, is looking to buy a cheap first car (i.e less than £400) Cany anyone make any suggestion for a cheap to run, reliable?? car I doubt £400 will buy much!
• Carina timing belt 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  My 4 and a half year old 2.0 litre Carina has completed 57000 trouble-free miles running on Mobil 1. is it time for a timing belt change and should I do the pulleys/tensioners and end stops ?
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  Jack the Tripper 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm running a current model 1.4 Jazz (it's my 4th Jazz) bought new in January 2009, serviced by main dealer with 38k miles now on the clock. I noticed...