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• Ford Galaxy - Needing advice on buying a banger 22 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  The silver lining of the crazy used car market at the moment means I'm now in around £1500 equity. Just had our third kid, and both my wife and I run our own businesses. So our thinking is this; Buy a banger of a 7 seater, and a decent city car (Mii/citigo/up etc). Looking for your thoughts on this - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202109117264775?
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  Does the Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost have a cam belt or chain? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Ford Fiesta auto 2017 model with the 3 cyl engine have a timing chain or a belt, if a belt when should it be changed?
• Peugeot 307 SW - Bought a trade car with no V5C 13 May 2021 (Forum)
  Hi A friend has just bought a car privately from someone who works in the motor trade who was running the car himself and he in turn appears to have bought the car from a friend who is another dealer as a trade car and has been running it as such (i.e. he never bothered to get the V5C). So the problem is there is no  V5C with the car and obviously my friend is obviously trying to get the thing registered in his name.
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  Why is my Vauxhall Astra going into limp home mode? 22 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTI SRI NAV. The engine light is on and going in limp mode. It shows codes: P2453, P2452, P244A, P226D. Can you tell...
• Honda CR-V Hybrid - Disconcerting drive 2 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  I've passed my Toyota Verso on to son-in-law (his 17yr old Skoda Octavia estate no longer economical to keep running) and this evening taken delivery of a CR-V Hybrid. It's my first experience (in more than 50 yr driving) of a hybrid - or for that matter an automatic - and I think there may be rather a learning curve!
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  Should I buy a Dacia Duster Bi-Fuel LPG? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster. The salesperson at the dealer has told me there is a new LPG version of the Duster. What do you think about the...
• Chevy 250 straight 6 30 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  It has the stock carb, intake, exhaust, all that which I plan to rebuild all that and keep it original. But, as far as internals go, what should I do? It runs well as is. Did cars in 1967 still run on leaded gas? If so, what do I need to do to convert it over to unleaded? What about the crankshaft, you're supposed to use zinc additive to protect the lobes or something, is there anything I can do about that?
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  What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz W126 range - is it a good buy as a classic? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz W126 range? Especially the V8 engine cars, the 420 and 500 models?
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  I have just found oil in my radiator and expansion tank - any thoughts as to why? 19 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just found oil in my radiator and expansion tank. Any thoughts/suggestions as to what this could be?
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  Can I return a van if there is fluid around the injectors? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Caddy today and the van runs fine. It has 75000 miles but it has a small amount of fluid around each of the injectors. Is this normal...
• Daihatsu Skywing - Getting air out of the cooling system 9 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Thought I'd blown the head gasket but it stopped eventually On refil I ran it with a funnel jammed in the radiator fill which coolant could expand into, and stopped after the fan had run for a couple of minutes. Obviously not good enough. More thorough procedures I can think of include::- (a Running it untill the coolant boils, disabling the fan if necessary. This will hopefully drive off any trapped air, but could risk damage and/or injury.
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  Why does the coil on my Triumph GT6 overheat? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When I take my Triumph GT6 out, the coil overheats. I have changed the coil, ballast resistor, condenser and have had the points and the timing. Is it...
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  What's a good car to replace my Vauxhall Meriva? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which...
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  I'm in my 60s and getting ready to take my test - which car would you recommend for me? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in my late 60s and getting ready to take my test for the first time in a few months. Which car would you recommend for me to buy please?
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  What's the best vehicle for use as a taxi? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to set up as a private hire driver but have very little knowledge when it comes to cars. Any recommendation please and the reasons why?
• SEAT Leon 1.9d - Car not running... Clink noise, smoke & burning 3 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi folks, My car just died on me today. I was coming up a hill on the way home and decided to give it a little extra 'juice' as the road was empty. Got...
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  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Which are the best diesel automatic cars for under £4000?
• Toyota Verso 1.8 Valvematic 2010 - Limp mode cured by Italian Tune up 24 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  AA man confirmed Possible wheel Sensor issues and camshaft sensor issues from computer readout but having read many Forums on false reading and high cost potential repairs to fix a problem that isn’t there decided to take car on it’s high Rev journey for several days only to find out the computer warnings disappeared.Car has now done further 850 miles, since initial computer warning and is running like a dream . Performance has always been good but now realise cars needs a good regular high rev run to clear out carbon etc from enginge and injectors . Hope this helps others who see Dreaded Engine Warning Lights...Current mileage 49000.
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  Do speed bumps cause tyre damage? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What sort of tyre damage is caused by road humps?
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  Should I leave my Suzuki Baleno running for a few minutes before switching off to save the turbo seizing? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good idea to allow a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 to tick over for a few minutes before switching off - to allow oil to circulate in the turbo - to save it...