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• Speed on the M4 25 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The computer 'knows' how far apart the signs are so it can work out your average speed between the two, or three or four. The system is fully automatic and will issue a ticket without any form of human intervention. It does this for every single vehicle that passes. You will not know you've been caught as the cameras don't flash. They work 24/7, 365 days a year, and theoretically, there's absolutely no limit on the number of tickets that the system can issue.
• Rover KV6 2.5 29 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  This recent bout of adverse publicity is giving me cause for concern, as it's unclear what the chances are of the new engine covering 80K miles are so (which I woulod be generously satisfied with). It also raises the question as to whether it will require a new gearbox (automatic). So far this has not given me cause for concern. Comments and advice would be welcome Regards, Corky
• Astra seatbelt pretensioner 12 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  So I took the car back and I have had the seat out and checked all of the connections. My question is, will light go out automatically when the fault is rectified or does it need the dealer to reset it? I phoned another Vauxhall dealer who said it should go out by itself but this seems to conflict with answers to other similar questions in this forum.
• Remote Central Locking 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  (although his remote boot opening works independently - which is quite good in supermarket car parks) My question is - should Mr H's car automatically lock itself again, after using the remote? The dealer/service agent says it should - be it's damn inconvenient. It seems an odd thing to have changed since my car came out - unless there's a good reason for it, that we haven't realised?
• LPG Problem - Rover 820 6 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  However, upon leaving the Ferry in France the car refused to run on LPG. It starts up fine on Petrol, but as soon as the LPG system switches over automatically the engine stops dead immediately. At first she thought the v.hot weather in France was the problem, but when back in the UK it still would only run on Petrol. I've tried looking at the obvious - loose wires, etc, but to no avail.
• Red Light Cameras 28 May 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone out there ever been in a similar situation, and given the facts, is it worth her while to go to court to provide mitigating circumstances, or will she be given the 3 points automatically?
• omega problems? I'm not sure! 12 May 2003 (Forum)
  Hello to you all, I hope you can help me...... Does anyone have an OMEGA 2.5 TURBO DIESEL AUTOMATIC and if so can you tell me if the problem Im having occurs with your car, the reason I ask is one person tells me its right, and another tells me its wrong... Ahhhhhhhhhh ! THE PROBLEM - when driving at all various speeds the car handles a treat until you take your foot off of the accelerator, then the rev counter immediatley drops back down to idle speed (around 700 rpm) and there appears to be no engine braking at all, Down hills especially with foot covering brake pedal it feels like car is in "n" position and coasting.
• Honda H23 blown head gasket 27 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  This has brought the repair down to a more reasonable £500. Thing is, I'm really puzzled as to how on earth the gasket blew? It's an automatic to start with, no red line driving since I've had it, not that it's easy to do that with an auto. No cheap oil on my part either; always Mobil 1. Always serviced and looked after. One of those things?
• Mercedes G-wagen 8 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I am contemplating the cheaper selectable 4WD version built before 1990 but still around £4000-6000 for the later ones. I have my eyes on a LWB manual 5-cylinder 300GD but would the 280 petrol (automatic) be easier to live with. I nearly bought a very smart black diesel soft top a few years ago but had higher mileage requirements then and it was going to be too slow for everyday use. The VW Tristar I bought instead was a fantastic vehicle but had to go when the 2-year warranty expired and I was looking at hefty bills on my own (eg ECU under warranty £1300).
• strange idle on 'M' Fiesta 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Having once owned an old XR2 that did similar things, I suspect that these issues may be the fault of a duff automatic choke. Is anyone in a position to confirm my suspicions - she is taking it to the garage on wed to get it MOT'd and would like to get it fixed then, but is worried about just asking the garage to 'fix it' without having an idea of what may be wrong.
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  Why do the front brake calipers on my Jaguar X-Type keep binding? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I purchased a very clean low mileage (85k) 2003 2.5L automatic Jaguar X-Type from an elderly gentleman who had only used it for short, local...
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  Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ?
• 2017-2018 - Skoda Yeti advice 24 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  I have had some great advice and I think I have narrowed down my search to potentially upgrading to a Skoda Yeti Petrol.I am looking for a newer model 2017 to 2018.I an thinking of an automatic as well. there seems to be a lot available which is great and there are so many editions and types and also many which are higher miles and therefore cheaper. I find myself thinking I could go for a higher miles Karoq which would be newer for the same price as a lower mile 2027 Yeti.
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  What is a reasonable amount of time for an insurance company to process a theft claim? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is a reasonable amount of time for an Insurance Company to process a theft claim?
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  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are parts hard to get for Japanese imports like the Toyota Elgrande?
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  Does VED on hybrids go up next year? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Will hybrid cars costing £40k have to pay higher RFL in 2025?
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  Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts?
• Mazda 3 - £12-15k reliable and comfortable daily 11 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    Will be doing 30 minute motorway commutes and usual town driving a few times a week as well. My priorities are comfort and reliability, and budgeting £12-15k. Would want an automatic considering a lot of time is spent in rush hour traffic. Considerations Ive made so far Mazda 3 (2019+): seems to get very frequently suggested on other sites; I really like its looks as well as interior with physical controls.
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  How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
• BMW 320i F30 - Car isn't fully stopping after sharp braking 12 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  I brake but it still tries to move, I put the handbrake on and its still trying to move. What is this? It's a BMW 320i, used, 2012 model, its an automatic. I'm worried that I'm going to have an accident or get flashed/recorded and done for going through a red light, even though I don't fully go through it I get into the junction before the car eventually stops.