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• any - how long to get the best from your vehicle 3 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I reckon it takes me about 4/5 months before i can get the best from a new to me vehicle, though i don't think you ever stop learning. Was issued a new lorry at work in Feb, and we have fuel consumption displayed automatically on the depot fuel pump every time we refill. OK so it was new and the engine obviously tight, but at first my fuel figures were  disappointing to me (nothing ever said by work), but now several months later the figures are much better, though the warm weather must be playing its part as well, be interesting to see what happens this winter.
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  What's the best car for a 90-mile daily commute? 1 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to be commuting about 90 miles a day and have a £5000 budget. What car do you suggest?
• Help pick an SUV, auto, petrol Max £16K 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  Must be high seating (so SUV think), petrol only (conditions are always town driving so don't want diesel, DPF issue etc), automatic. Under 16K and ideally year 17 on so have some manufacturers warranty. Also like the look of Android Auto/Apple CarPlay for phone connection with a nice large touchscreen. Not too bothered on inbuilt sat nav as can use the phones sat nav as only used sparely anyway.
• N/A - Tesla autopilot 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Unproven tech in motor vehicles is going to cost innocent victims their lives. We have radar cruise control, automatic braking and other so called safety sytems which give the drivers a false sense of security. The latest I observe is brake lights coming on for no apparent reason when following on the motorway due to these systems.
• Any - Customer service from Hell 7 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I frequent, (or  perhaps haunt) another forum concerned with the model that I currently own.  Its useful for finding out stuff like how to replace bulbs and to have a moan about automatic gearboxes.  There's a post on there from someone who took their car to a Ford dealer in a very large Southern city for gearbox work. When they got it back, a nearly new premium tyre had been damaged (possibly a Goodyear or Michelin), the car, which had been washed before delivery to the dealer, was filthy with grass under the wheelarches as if it had been taken off road, the alloys were black with muck and there were scratches on the paintwork that hadn't been there before.
• Mazda 2 2006/07 1.4 Petrol - Any good? 25 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Question - any owners out there care to comment on Mazda 2's from 2006/07 in 1.4 petrol guise? I would prefer an automatic but HJ says they can go wrong and manual is a better option.  Any views on this? Not looking to replace Polo for a few months so no rush and would hope prices have dropped to £2.5k when I eventually take the plunge.
• Suzuki and others. - Warning Light Reset 18 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  The issue is not unique to my vehicle it seems to be a general "false positive" on Suzukis that should probably reset automatically but doesn't always do so. I have paid to get the  light reset each time and thought I should have a go at fixing it myself at the next event. This happened last week so I went on line and found the Autel MS300 Scan Tool with several U-Tube reviews that said it works for resets and it's simple to use.
• Driving in Europe with HID Xenon lamps!! 28 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  They were totally clueless, and although the Skoda garage looked in the workshop manual, the Ford place insisted on arguing that you can't adjust it!!! I know that height adjustment is automatic, but I think that sales should make buyers aware of such an important issue when ordering with Xenons as normal light deflectors do not work. Has anyone here had these problems too, or in the case of driving abroad, found an easier way then removing the bumper on a VAG car to adjust them for driving on the right?
• Various - Help me choose! 25 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T 115 ps manual with 3 yrs warranty 2. Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125 PS manual with 5 yrs warranty 3. Mazda 3 2.0 120 PS automatic with 5 yrs warranty 4. Seat Leon 1.4 TSi 122 PS manual with 5 yrs warranty 5. VW Golf 1.4 TSi 122 PS manual with 5 yrs warranty   For the sake of simplicity we'll assume that all cars have the same extras and cost the same.
• Ford Focus - Door Protectors 15 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I have, on several occasions have realised  my Ford Focus 2012 has not locked properly. This car has the automatic door protectors which are connected to the door mechanism. The problem I find is that you have to be careful that you give the door extra force when closing. This does not mean slam but, failing to give the door a good shove, results in the door left open a jar.
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  Volkswagen Passat auto - gearbox problems 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some problems with the gearbox in my 2003 Volkswagen Passat automatic. It drives fine most of the time, but jolts when I stop and change into...
• Vauxhall Omega 2.5 td gls auto 1998 - ignition 26 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  just bought a vauxhall omega 2.5 td gls automatic s reg 1998 can anyone tell me if they are a reliable motor? there is a problem that i am trying to sort out but can not seem to get any where recently i at to change the clocks in the car as the rev counter needle and the speedo clock needle stopped working the speedo needle just kept jumpping abit that side is sorted . but since i have replaced clocks the problem i have got now is that the ignition key will start engine no problem but when i come,s to turning the key to the off position the engine stays running and the alternator light cmes on but once i turn key to on position light will go out i have bought a brand new ignition switch and changed it but it is still the same. mmmm confusing but if i press the break in and then turn the ignition key off the engine will stop. is there anybody out there that can give me some advice it will be very much appreciated look forward to reply.
• Ford, vauxhall - Decisions decisions....5k need an mpg machine 11 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I total around 15000 miles a year with 75% of that being on the M1 or M25. 1.6 - 2.0 Diesel High Mpg (I know I won't get near the fusion but close is good) Approx 50000 miles Manual Cheap to maintain 5k top budget I've been looking at the focus cmax as like the shape, style and spec (I will avoid all automatic models after reading on here!). I am however interested to hear if anyone has any other suggestions as I have only ever owned ford cars in my short driving life. Thanks in advance Lump.
• Mercedes 220 CDI - Intercooler and /or turbo noise 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  after start i can hear a hard blow off or whiz from under the bonnet and the noise coming from where`s the intercooler / turbo.if i open the bonnet i can see some oil around the front panel right side of front grill.when this happening the car pulls right but then just gone the power no noise anymore slow on change gear /automatic/ and really poor performance. it always happen every cold start last for a few minutes then all gone but the car feels soo bad.the noise like wind blow i think any of my intercooler pipe has a hole on it?
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  Will a 2002 Volkswagen Passat be a reliable buy? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am wondering about buying a 2002 Volkswagen Passat Estate 4.0 W8, automatic, 91,000 miles, full VWSH. It is advertised at an independent garage for £4995....
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  Buying a second hand van - what do you recommend? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For various reasons we need a second car. I have a small business and I am thinking of buying a small van. It would be second hand. People say that second...
• Nissan Micra 1995 - Nissan Micra 1995 Auto. Power Loss/Kangaroos. 19 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have had enough of my little car. Nissan Micra 1995 (998 cc I think) Automatic. I have had major power loss for a long while. It will loss power like a wind up toy is getting to the end!!! Then it will stall. I restart, and it does the same. While driving, the power dips, the lights dim and it kangaroos.
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  Has my Mercedes-Benz A-Class got a chain cam? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Has a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 Elegance SE automatic got a timing chain or timing belt and, if a belt, when is the recommended interval for changing?
• Peugeot 406 - Headlight allways on 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    Well, i own a 406 2.0 HDI estate, year 2004. The car seems to be equiped with automatic headlight function which can be turned off or on by the button on the stalk. Since ive bought it, the light allways came on when i switched the car on weather its day or night or whatever time of day it is and it didnt matter if the auto lights are off or on.
• How do I reject a car under SOGA? 7 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My saga unfortunately goes on, since having the Citroen C4 2.0 Automatic, within the first day of driving it the service lights flash on and off, various warnings, but the major problem is that it shudders in first gear when there is even the gentlest of slope and then lurches forward like a rocker.