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• Skoda Octavia - Skoda 1.9 TDI 2003. Limp mode. Turbo problem 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Been doing some work on my mums 1.9tdi octavia. 2003 155K If driven hard, after about a mile it goes into limp mode. Just done the VNT mr muscle clean. Run it with the code reader on, no fault codes. If you turn it off and re start it clears immediately and then flies. Another issue is from starting, if you rev it hard it then missfires, sounds like it's running on 3 cylinders.
• n/a - Importance and value of diagnosis and experience 19 Jan 2015 (Forum)
   I await the bill with interest.  Still, the boiler (14 years old) has been virtually rebuilt, so should run for years.  And there is more heat in the radiators ....
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  Increasing oil level - any idea why and is it serious? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Car was serviced 5000 miles ago. The oil level has now risen. I have checked the dipstick so it is not a faulty sensor. Any idea why and is it serious?
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  Buying a new Skoda Fabia - should I choose petrol or diesel? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy new Skoda Fabia with DSG 'box, but the dilemma is diesel or petrol?
• Corsa - Clutch/Gear Problem?? 20 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Checked the Haynes manual which talks about component problems, but surely if my clutch plates etc. were worn the fault would occur all the time, not just when the engine is up to running temperature? Someone at work suggested it might have an hydraulic clutch but the manual says nothing - although my car also has electronic PAS but the manual tells you nothing about that either.
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  Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be...
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  BMW 5 Series - should I fit non-runflats? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 BMW 520SE and I've been told that I have to have fit runflat winter tyres. My son has a similar car but he has fitted ordinary winter tyres....
• Honda CR-V - Disconnecting a faulty alternator 6 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Just disconnect the main post terminal, just disconnect the regulator connection, or disconnect both? I don't care about the old alternator, as it's dead anyway, but I need the car to run and don't want to flatten the battery if it's shorting.  
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso displaying a fault light 9 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso year 2000 that has been standing a while I now have an EML warning light on. The car runs well, so is there a way of removing...
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  Buying a five seater car - which model is best? 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a five seater car with enough room for two children. The two children are very young (the eldest is just one year's old) and I will be...
• daf leyland 45 - my Daf leyland 45 won't star s reg 1998 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  i have a daf leyland 45 and it wont start as of recent. it has been parked up since september 2013 with the occassional start now and then to keep engine running. its a cummins turbo engine. batteries went flat and i put them on charge and easily started it and let engine run for a while . batteries went again as they were old. discovered that one of the terminals was broken and rusty old which inturn damaged terminals of the recharged battery, so bought another battery but seems did not have much power. brought batteries with power and there was some kind of spark when i connectd battiries but i had replaced damaged positive terminal. i discovered batteries had charged but there was an irritating buzzing as a result but leyland would not start. power is there but wont kick at all. anyone with an idea as to what might be the problem. thanks in advance.
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  All weather tyres - are they any good? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in replacing Michelin Energy / Primacy tyres with your recommended Goodyear all year tyres to enhance winter performance. What are the...
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  All weather tyre recommendations - can you help? 30 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly need to replace tyres on my 56 Reg Skoda Roomster 3 Diesel 1.4TDI which has done 70,000 mainly trouble-free miles. Currently running on...
• Astra 2.2 Sri - 2001 - Won't Start 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    It had been running good for its age since then.    Until last month I did a couple of 150 mile round trips over three days and the car started playing up again as if the EGR was chocked so I thought it was the EGR.
• Toyota Carina E 1.8GS Petrol 1997 Manual - Intermittent Misfire 14 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, My previously 100% reliable car has developed a misfire. It is very intermittent, ie one minute the car's running as sweet as a nut, then it misfires for anything from 5 secs to 20 secs, then it runs fine again. It doesn't seem to happen when the engine is cold, only when it's thoroughly warm. It has just had new plugs and HT leads but this hasn't made any difference.
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  Can I use a diesel car for short trips? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time....
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  How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
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  Buying a first car for £1500 - what do you recommend? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wishes to purchase her first car and has a very limited budget of about £1500. She would like something small and compact, reliable and economical...
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  What's the mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila. Can you tell me the real mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines?
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  A small car for a steep drive? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace...