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• Nissan 200SX (1994 - 2001) - 97 2.0 Not revving 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  When I start the car with the afm disconnected it will rev fine up to 2500 where it seems to hit a rev limiter, as soon as I reconnect the the afm it struggles to idle and won't rev at all. Does this sound like the afm has been damaged in storage? The two wires in the afm look in tact. Please someone help. Thanks, Rob.
• Getting a seized vehicle back 7 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  He is kicking himself for overlooking it as his company has 4 taxed, insured and MOT'ed vans. He has been told to produce Ins cert and driving licence in order to get van released from storage compound. Now despite a long and exhaustive search, he can't find that licence. The police have confirmed that a check with DVLA reveals him to have a clean , current licence and they are happy with his ID .
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.6 Overheating problem 5 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I do not want to think the water pump or Gasket is gone as the there was was boiling and flying everywhere in the water storage unit. Has anyone experienced such issues pls as i am considering changing the radiator. HELP PLS!!!!
• Mystery Motorway Exit... 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where the mysterious 'Works Exit' junction lead to that's situated between J14 & J13 east bound on the M4? I've heard that it's some sort of secret nuclear bunker or even a missile storage site. The fact that the sign is permanent - and not a temporary flimsy ?works traffic? type only adds to the mystery. The other day my curiosity got the better of me so I decided to take the exit.
• Volvo 145 1 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Orange with brown plastic seats...it just about defined motoring in the early 70s. I can see the dash with that strip speedo, the underfloor storage in the back, every detail really. Those were the days when a Volvo was in a class alone from Cortina's and the like. Every antique dealer had one with a big flat roof rack. If it was nearer I'd just have to get it for old times sake!
• One to watch 21 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  What this may mean is that when the end of the petroleum economy inevitably comes, Europe and elsewhere will find themselves complying with the US technology and standards touching on propulsion and hydrogen storage and distribution. Not necessarily a bad thing, you're using Windows aren't you? However, unless the Europeans get their act together and see this one coming they're going to be in a permanently subordinate role.
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  I had an accident in France but am getting nowhere with my claim - what can I do? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had a car accident in France in August. A lady drove into the back of my car. I was only third party covered on my insurance so am using a no win no...
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  Can I ask a dealer to delay my new car so I can get the new reg? 8 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new BMW 4 Series seven months ago. The car has been much delayed due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The car is due to be delivered...
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  Will running the engine of my car once a week help prevent battery depletion? 6 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have SORN'd my Jaguar F-Pace during the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides turning the engine over once a week, what else can I do to ensure the efficiency...
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  Should I prepare my car for two months storage? 30 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Following surgery next March/April, I will be unable to drive my petrol Mazda CX-3 (mileage 8000) for approximately two months. The car will be garaged...
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  Underinflated tyres on nearly new car 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a nearly new Yeti from a Skoda main dealer. I though the ride was a little firm but put it down to just being a different car - I had...
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  Which small petrol car would you recommend to replace a Toyota Corolla? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has to replace her Toyota Corolla and can go to £5000-£6000 maximum. She averages 5000 miles a year, mainly short journeys with the occasional...
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  Fuellish behaviour 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you about a year ago querying why diesel in the UK was about 10p per litre more expensive than most places I had travelled to In Europe and...
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  Unusual circumstance 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am going away for 5 weeks from mid-February, and will leave my car on a friend's land, but in the open and uncovered, during that time. I plan to leave...
• Toyota Avensis (2009 - ) - New Avensis 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  This was an estate and the bolt looked VERY small for a car of this size, defeats the object. Lots of plastic storage under the floor but how do you get the sofa home from IKEA? I don't think you would get into the armrest storage with the rear seats tipped up (you have to slide the top back before it will lift!
• Parking Fine - This Can't Be Right? 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  On Friday evening, my car was removed to a car pound. I paid the fine for the second ticket when collecting my vehicle (along with removal and storage charges*). I knew nothing about the first ticket until receiving a demand for payment from the council. No ticket was attached to my car when I collected it from the car pound, and no ticket was handed to me there.
• Poor fuel quality Kent SE England? Vol 3 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  It is thought silicone may have found its way into a batch of petrol in transit by ship into the UK or in storage containers. Silicone is a compound containing the element silicon. Its uses include insulation and lubrication..... Automotive expert Professor Malcolm Fox, from the University of Leeds, said all the signs pointed towards some form of liquid silicone having got into the fuel.
• MGB - MGB (Modified) way down on power 1 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Compression is very good. Carb has been rejetted. It was in the rolling road a few years back before it was put into storage and was showing 101hp at flywheel on twin SUs and standard head. We’ve been through most obvious things. Could for some reason the cam be a tooth out (can’t think how or why…). Anyone any other thoughts?
• Honda CRV EX 2007-12 some Accords, Acuras - Honda clock problem 1stJan 22 now fixed partially 30 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  The clock takes a satellite signal & sets the time.  It satellite counts the seconds from 2002 and 19 years later it ran out of digit storage. The good news is the satellite is re-booted after 19.6 years. Instead of showing the time it only came up  1.00 and then counted up. Yesterday I noticed it showed 9.55 am!
• Honda Jazz - Bike Rack for a 2012 Honda Jazz 29 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  My Car has nothing, no tow bar and nor roof bars. So I would need to get them installed. And no Interior storage is not an option owing I need the space for a child sea and luggage. So what is my best option? I know I need a new car, thats going to be later. Does it make sense to get installed a tow bar or roof bars?