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• Twisted seating position of Corsa 1.2 18 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  The position of the steering wheel and pedals on my Corsa 1.2 16V (Jan 2000) seems to be offset to the left relative to the seat. As a result, I'm finding myself twisting to the left while driving, causing some back pain on my right side after about 30 minutes driving. Has anyone else encountered this problem? Are there solutions to this other than getting a different car? Thanks Ed
• Fun Driving 26 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  OK, I\'m as guilty as the rest when it comes to whingeing about the state of the roads, speed cameras, traffic calming (ha!), etc, etc, etc & there\'s...
• ? faulty air compressor 16 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Servicing my 1998 Mondeo 1.8LX today and noticed a clunk coming from the air compressor (according to my Haynes manual). Every 2 or 3 minutes the unit clunks and the drive wheel stops driving the unit. I'm not sure whether this is normal - it has probably been doing it for ages and I've only noticed today because I've been giving my car more attention than usual. All advice appreciated.
• Granada Loss of Power 14 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Recently when on a long run at motorway speeds, it starts out fine, but, after a while it looses its power. No one can find anything wrong at the time and after a while, it starts and then drives ok. It seems to drive around town with no probs. I`m wondering if part of the ignition circuit is breaking down under load. Hope someone can help. Thanks jms
• Suspension squeaking. 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All I have a 1991 VW Golf (81,000 miles, 1300cc). I have noticed that my suspension is emitting squeaking noises during driving. The squeaking is more apparent driving along rougher roads. All suspension components are the original ones since 1991. The only replacements have been the rear bump stops 10,000 miles ago. The shock absorbers are functioning fine.
• Vauxhall Omega Help, im desperate please 1 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, i filled up my car (Vauxhall Omega 2.5 V6 CDX Estate, manual gearbox) with about £50 worth of fuel, haven`t done that much mototrway driving, a lot of driving through the town (and YES i know thats bad !) my fuel comsumption display says it`s doing 17.3mpg, that can`t be right surely ? cheers Wayne
• Most economical small car 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  My daughter is looking for a car for shopping/school runs, etc. She will probably be driving no more than 10 miles each way, twice a day, mainly through town and slow moving traffic. Mpg economy is paramount - she doesn't particularly want a diesel, but I suppose for this type of driving it would probably be better?
• Schizo Alternator? 1 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  While idling, the battery voltage is 12V but drops to 10V after some time or right after stop and go driving. At 2500 RPM the terminals read about 13.5V The tachometer jumps around a lot while driving. Sometimes when I hit the brakes, the radio goes off, but not always. Anyone have a diagnosis?
• Diesel MPG 31 May 2002 (Forum)
  What can I do to improve fuel economy without changing driving techniques?
• BROKEN HYUNDAI TRANSMISSION. 11 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  my dads hyundai sonata has broken down, the automatic transmission tried to change down a gear, a bang was heard, and it lost drive, the engine works but the car has NO drive in any gear. please help me find the problem, and let me know of a good specialist. plus about how much will it cost (i just want a guide price) the car is a hyundai sonata, 1994 M, 2.0 cdi, automatic.
• Citroen withdrawal symptoms 27 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Since I have been driving a turbo diesel again (Peugeot 406), my mind must have subconsciously defaulted to 1995-98 when I had a Citroen BX TZD. Several mornings I have found myself waiting on the drive with the engine idling for that sensation of the suspension rising up!
• rover brake light probs 9 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Alright all, I've actually got a car related problem for once... :-) My mate drives an M reg Rover 218sd turbo diesel. When he's driving along and accelerates hard (foot to the floor), the handbrake-on/discs worn dashboard light comes on, but works fine in all other respects. Any ideas why its doing this?
• Poor ride quality in Nissan Primera 10 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  My L reg Primera 1800 makes me feel as if I am driving on solid tyres, and seems to have poor road holding qualities. The obvious answer would normally be connected with the tracking or suspension, but no fault has been found with either of these. The suspension is unusually hard though, and gives the impression of driving over cobbles, even when on a smooth road surface.
• variable valve timing 18 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  I drive a Honda civic 1.5ils 1998 mod .Does anyone else find the occasional power surges when driving at steady speeds annoying. I have to keep a carefull eye on my speed when approaching cameras. (speed can increase 5-7mph) I am told this is normal by Honda.Ps no i am not one of those drivers that try to squeeze as many mpg as possible out of this remarkably economical engine!.
• My first 6 weeks with a 520d 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I do circa 30,000 miles a year so comfort is my priority but I do drive ‘swiftly’ so do expect a car to handle on the B roads as well as the motorways. I do very little town driving as I live in rural Gloucestershire but I do a fair bit of motorway driving. First things first, the headlights are dire.
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  How do I maintain my DPF? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I've read in several places every 300 to 400 miles I should clean my DPF's. I understand I should drive at 2000 revs for 20 minutes. What happens if I...
• BMW X3 - Faulty car, dealer ignoring me 1 May 2024 (Forum)
  On 23rd Dec 2023 I bought a 2017 BMW X3 M Sport with 47,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. Took it for a test drive beforehand, seemed ok. Paid via bank transfer - £18,000. Soon after (literally driving home), I could feel a vibration upon harder acceleration that I have not felt before in previous cars.
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  What car would be suitable for myself and my wife, who is five feet tall? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga...
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  Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?...
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  Should I swap my front and rear tyres over? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The second yearly service highlighted a need for the front tyres on my Volkswagen Touran to be changed. This will be the first tyre change. All the tyres...