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  Can you recommend a small, comfortable car for a driver with severe arthritis? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We run a petrol Audi A1 and now need a comparable small car - which my wife can use. She has severe hip arthritis. What would you recommend we consider?
• Jaguar X-Type 2.0d SE - Wheels and tyres 23 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Pierre the pirate mechanic features). Just sorting out my summer schedule. Car has done 180k, but running well. Full service (trusted indy) in Marrch, passed MOT no advisories. She's currently running on 225x45x17 (Jag OME wheels) after I bought the wheels from a local friend for £80 (for four).
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  What is the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 diesel? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel? After hearing rumours of emission upgrades, I'll be having...
• Audi A3 SE TDI 2.0 (2004) - Radiator fans won't stop running (Fan Control Modu 25 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, I have what seems to be a common problem which is my radiator fans won't stop running, slowly, (both of them) even with the ignition key off and the engine cold and air-con off.   (If I try to turn the air-con on the econ light stays on and I'm unable to turn econ off.)
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  Why has the air con gas in my Nissan X-Trail already run out? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan X-Trail is under two years old and has done less than 8000 miles. The air con isn't working properly and I've been told by the Nissan dealer...
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  Buying a used family estate - Which model is best? 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My current vehicle is reaching the end of its life and I'm considering purchasing a used estate. Safety is the highest priority, followed by reliability/running...
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  How can I improve my Octavia's fuel economy? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel. However, while my old Octavia gave 65mpg, I find the new model to struggle to get past 50mpg. I understand...
• Can Engineering Graduates 'Hit the ground running' 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Does the quality, relevance and depth of training given to today's Engineering Graduates, whilst at University for 3 or 4 years actually enable them to 'hit the ground running' {after completing the short few weeks of 'in-house' familiarisatio/induction training period) immediately after graduation or do they require a significant amount of directed objective training before thay can 'stand on their own two feet' without the need for supervision and technical guidance from senior engineering staff (or from some other external training provider) ?
• Mitsubishi Space Wagon - Garage stumped! 24 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  My local garage claims to be in contact with Mitsubishi and claims to have done what they say...but the car still does not run! Next week it will be 6 months since this car went into the garage!
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Engine problems with T25 camper van - what's the cause? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but...
• Chevrolet Epica - Dud Battery 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Latest in the saga of Epica ownership, had a bit of difficulty starting the car recently, thought it was cold/short runs, so my friendly Vaux dealerscame and boosted the car for me, and then I made sure properly charged, and less short runs, till yesterday when car started but only just, and windscreen washer level warning light coming on intermittently, with fluid level and strength good, also the glow plug warning light intermittently not coming on on the run through checks when switching the ignition to position 2.
• Peugeot 407 2.0 Hdi (136bhp) - Depolution Fault 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    They have suggested in this order: A. Add Addittive Fluid, £11.00, run for 2 wks, make long runs, run diesel low, see if it works, which I have done, 4 days in now, no luck so far. B. Do Dignostics, £42.50 + VAT, if required do Download for upgrade software extra £30.00 + VAT C .
• VW Golf Mk IV 1.8 20v - Starting problems - help! 5 May 2011 (Forum)
  I have to use the accelerator to start the car, and this produces a strong smell of petrol, but once running, the engine seems to run perfectly well. If i were to start the car in this way, turn it immediately off and then try again, it starts perfectly. From hot, the car always starts first time. The stater motor was replaced recently and a full service carried out, but this made no difference.
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  My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I...
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  My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights...
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  Does my Nissan Almera have a glow plug fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Nissan Almera 2.2 Di S for about eight weeks now, and it's run with no problems. After returning from a week's holiday I am having real...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 1.9 Running fine, now won't start! 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  1998 Peugeot 306 Diesel Turbo. Until yesterday was running perfectly, put the rear heated screen on after starting yesterday morning and the radio went off. Little strange, but radio came back on after a second, so wasn't to concerned. Drove it about 40 miles, just switched to radio off to make sure.
• Land Rover Discovery (1989 - 1998) - 97 2.5 300 TDI starting problems after lift pump s 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  In desperation, I refitted the old pump, again with olives. Now the car will start and run as long as you want it to, but it is an absolute swine to start, cranking for 20-30 seconds before firing up. Once it's running, all seems well. I'm tearing my hair out. The joints all look good, there's no sign of diesel anywhere, but it's a swine to start.
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 95 1171 Turns over but will not start 5 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  1995 Renault Clio 1 petrol - 1171cc ("Energy" engine) Old Clio usually runs well, but has had a long term habit of not starting. When this happens, the engine turns over (fast ? as if little compression) but makes no attempt to start or even splutter or cough. The engine then will normally light up when all switched off and retried, and runs smoothly as if nothing has happened.