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  My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This...
• Plug in hybrid ‘real world economy’ 7 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Reading a roadtest in Car Magazine I was struck by the huge differences in the economy achieved on test between three very similar cars. Those were the new Ford Kuga, the Peugeot 3008 and the Volvo XC40.  The cars all covered the same route at about the same pace yet the test mpg varied wildly from the Peugeot’s disappointing 34.1 to the Ford’s exceptional 97.5(!)
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  What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars...
• Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Classic 2012 - i20 Electric Power Steering - USB Audio Fault? 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Following crash repair for mostly cosmetic damage which included the front passenger wheel, wing & bumper cover etc.; the electric power steering & possibly also the brakes have felt different on different days and at different times. Also, engine now has more frequent misfires. Sometimes there now is a smell of oil probably from the exhaust, sometimes with whiff of petrol after parking the car.
• All rental vehicles - Car hire company toll fee scams 23 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Having reted a car at Stanted 5 Oct 2015 I crossed the Dartford bridge at 1800 unaware of the new toll procedure. The rental company has emailed me to-day advisng they have taken £105 from my UK bank a/c to pay the charge.
• Focus Focus 2000 1.8 TDCi - Diesel engine is rough - mechanic cant isolate why 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Mechanic has had the car for over week now and so far has checked (1) engine oil for signs of steel bits (2) done engine oil flush/detergent/flush again (3) removed rocker cover to see if any sign of oil in the top end (4) removed the cam shaft to see the condition there and to test the theory that a cam follower was not working (5) removed the injectors and had them professionally tested.
• Registration dates and values 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Much to my surprise the dealer now thinks this good, and not to wait a few days for 1st March and a number with an 8 in it. I guess sales targets are the dealers issue as the extra 1 week tax would be covered by them at no cost to me (I have this in writing). Pro's of this, the above, and the fact I don't have to renew the tax on the trade in. Dealer does not seem willing to let me walk off with the tax disc which although I'd only drive the old car a dozen miles on the 1st, the act of signing the V5c, the no tax and or SORN would probably make me an easy nick for Swansea.
• Why overtake? 20 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  In slower bits I overtook to the outside as you would on a motorbike. When riding with the traffic flow I kept a couple of car lengths back from the car in front to allow for braking or other avoiding action. So WHY ON EARTH did I find that in those 4 miles, 5 cars overtook me into this miniscule space only to immediately cut back across me and brake hard to avoid running into the car in front of us?
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  Is £4000 for a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 with 62,000 miles and dubious service history a fair price? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  After much thought, I picked out a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 manual with 62,000 miles on the clock for £4000 from a local dealer. I don't currently have a car...
• Peugeot 308 SW - Big Boot for Two Dogs? 6 Dec 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all,  First time poster, apologies if I miss anything that may be mentioned on the forum rules. I'm looking to get a used car and would appreciate your advice. My partner and I have recently rescued a second dog and our little DS3 is getting far too cramped. We have a rear bench dog seat cover that wraps around the passenger and driver seat head rests which works well but that doesn't change the fact the DS is a small car.
• Auris - Non-fault accident, excess, no motor legal 18 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I wasn’t comfortable signing a credit agreement to go with a non-fault service, and also I needed my car fixed at a dealer garage to maintain the warranty which wasn’t possible with them (I’ve had it 2 months ), so I went though my own insurance company. So, I’m having to pay my excess... £400 is a lot of money.
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  Can you recommend a classic friendly Jaguar specialist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Jaguar S-Type. It has covered 34,000 miles and has a few problems, with faulty central locking and the rear windows stuck open. I don't think...
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  How much is my 1980 Mini 1275GT worth? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 1980 Mini 1275GT since new and it's covered just 50,000 miles. It doesn't go and has not moved for five years but is in surprisingly good condition...
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  Diesel or petrol? 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new 2015 Superb but am undecided whether to go petrol or stick to the diesel. My annual mileage has now dropped to about 7500...
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  Where have all of the petrol Yetis gone? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I want to get a second hand Skoda Yeti. I do not want a diesel as I only cover 7000 miles a year. This only leaves the 1.2 petrol which fear is too underpowered...
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  Megane brake fault - Should I expect Renault to pay for the repair? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Renault Megane was serviced three weeks ago. The brake pedal was falling to the floor, they ran a diagnostic test and replaced the pipe. Unfortunately...
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  Does the Nissan Juke suffer DPF issues? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a commute of eight miles a day, five days a week. Over the course of a year, I cover 8000 miles and I rarely do journeys of more than 10 miles....
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  Should I buy a used Audi A3? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a used car for occasional and weekend driving in and around south London. After looking at various options I have narrowed down my choice...
• Honda FR-V 3+3 MPV - Automatic Wipers - sensitivity adjustment? 6 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Many thanks, "Archie" ps - the other niggle, in case anyone is wondering, is that the traffic announcements on the radio very rarely kick in, whereas in other cars, at the same time of day (on the M25 in the rushhour) the announcements never stop. Should Honda also be able to fix this?
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.8 Heater blower motor - a/c fitted 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I will post a new thread for each problem so people with knowledge of the particular issue will spot the topic and hopefully offer some relevant advice! According to the MoT history the car covered 8,000 miles last year but only 300 miles the year before. Total mileage is 81,000, the condition of the car supports this. Firstly, the heater blower motor. This runs v-e-r-y slowly when I first start the engine, with a faint "poorly electric motor" noise.