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  Driving a CVT - should I always change to N when in traffic? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted...
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  Buying a used Range Rover Sport - which engine is best? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a used (2010/11) Range Rover Sport, but am not sure which engine to go for. I do around 10,000 miles annually, so fuel consumption is not...
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  Should I fit mud flaps to my new Audi Q3? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI Automatic in Glacier White. Can you recommend any additional items to retrospectively fit to the car? What is your...
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  Can a stop-start system cause turbo damage? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a Skoda Octavia 1.2 petrol. The car has a stop-start system fitted for economy, but surely it is good practice to let a turbo engine...
• Ford Mondeo - Ford mondeo 2001 tddi cuts out after 8 seconds 19 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi guys, hope this is in the right place. I've got a mondeo 2001 tddi - Long story short - I broke down, the car cut out, no fuel, lift pump wasn't running. Cut the wires, Put 12v directly to the lift pump and got it going, bled the pipes and car started fine. Drove it for an hour or so, stopping and starting all the while running the lift pump from the cigarette lighter, (although it seemed to run fine without the pump running).
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  Buying a new car - Kia Venga, Hyundai IX20 or Nissan Note? 31 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy...
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  What's the best new car for £8000 or less? 24 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a five-door car for a daily commute of five miles. My key criteria in order of priority are reliability (I want to keep it for at least five years...
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  Buying an old, cheap car for commuting 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be...
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  Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel? 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new Skoda Yeti but cannot decide if I should get a petrol or diesel. I do 15,000 miles per year; consisting of one or two monthly trips...
• Ford Mondeo Mk1 1994 Petrol 1.8 - Ford Mondeo Mk1 Problem Starting 20 May 2014 (Forum)
  The fuel pump runs for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on, and the immobiliser light goes out after 6 seconds. I understand this has an Idle Speed Control Valve and an Idle-increase Solenoid Valve.
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  Best estate for £12k? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £12000 to spend on a large estate for camping trips. Because it will not be used every day, I have a Kangoo Diesel Van for every day use,...
• Saab 93 TiD 2002 2.2 - EGR Cleaner spray. Snake Oil? 28 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Elbow and EGR I can remove and clean, but the intake manifold is a step too far for me due to the need to remove the fuel pipes. This spray - anyone tried it? Many thanks. Any advice much appreciated. Braniff7
• ford fiesta econetic 1.6 diesel - taking ford dealer to court over low mpg 26 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  It has been in for inspection under warranty twice and as there are no fault codes reported, the dealer and Ford will do nothing about it. I reckon I am now paying around £200+ a year more on fuel for this car than I would, have on my previous models. I am so incensed by this and the lack of response from the deaer (and Ford) that I am plannng to take the dealer to small claims court to claim back these extra costs.
• Volkswagen Golf IV - mk4 golf tdi arl won't start 12 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  evening, my brother in laws 53 plate golf tdi arl engine died on him last night and won't restart. he said it just cut out and wouldn't go again. ive had it on vagcom and no fault codes are showing, the car will fire and run briefly if i spray carb cleaner down the air intake. you can hear the lift pump prime when you turn the ignition on and i can draw fuel all the way round the system to the thermo switch at the fuel filter using a hand vacuum pump im now at a loss as to what to check next. ive removed the rocker cover, the camshaft looks in good condition, i was hoping to be able to examine the output from the cam mounted tandem pump but this doesn't seem possible, is there a way to test the tandem pump?
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  Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Saab 95 petrol turbo auto 2.0 which I love, but my mileage has increased and it is costing me a fortune in road tax, petrol and servicing....
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  Repeated illumination of engine exhaust light - is there anything I can do to clear the fault? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The emissions warning light on my 2008 Mini Cooper came on last year and after visiting our local mini dealer and being quoted £380 for a new sensor we...
• Nissan Primera P12 - Nissan Primera P12 1.8 (2003) cold start dilemma 18 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Reading from the internet, it seems as if a whole range of factors could cause this issue: starter or alternator fault, vacuum leak, faulty fuel return regulator or fuel pump check valve, bad earthing on these models, cold start sensor, etc, but I need someone who knows what they're doing to investigate these or what the fault may be. I'm wondering if anyone on here knows a reliable mechanic in or around Nottingham who'll be able to have a look and say what the issue actually is so that I can have it fixed, please?
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  Is this 2001 Ford Fiesta a good purchase for my granddaughter to learn to drive in? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the opportunity of purchasing a Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 44,000 on the clock. It's a 2001 and the vendor has owned it from new. The purchase would be...
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  What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17)....
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  Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix30? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford...