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• 306 D Turbo 19 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 1998 S-Reg 306 D Turbo that has now covered 85,000 miles. It have done 5000miles without a hitch until last night when it wont start from cold. Turning it over it "hiccups" like it is about to start but just wont.
• Punto Coolant Problems 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  My wifes 97 1.2 Punto S has had the heater matrix changed (one of the many punto common problems it appears). It now makes lots of gurgling and sloshing noises which you can hear inside the car if stationary and rev. The coolant level keeps rising and will explode from the top up if you take the cap off even after a short journey.
• ABS warning light 16 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Dear users, The warning light on my S-Reg 21,000 miles Daewoo Lanos has just come on today. The brake fluid is fine -no apparent leak- and was replaced 5 months ago by dealer, although it had not been done before judging by the service guide (when the same guide says it should be done every 2 years- I've had it 16 months.
• sticking clutch/gearbox 306 Dt (98S) 10 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone I have recently noticed my 306 (98 S) is taking a lot of effort to put in gear, any gear. Particular force required to get to 2nd (from either 1 or 3) and all areuncomfortably ropey. Have tried pushing the clutch pedal right into the floor which sometimes helps, and occasionally if I get the stick movement just so, a smoothish change happens.
• Dangerous A 37 29 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Telegraph of 23rd Dec reports that Dorset Council is offering free advanced driving lessons to regular users of "A notorious 19 mile stretch of road where 10 people have been killed in the last 4 years". I wonder how many "Safety C*m*r*s" have been installed on this stretch, where they might be useful? They will probably be left on 40 mph limited Dual Carriageways and other safe places where there is money to be made! (Why won't the swear word filter let me write the words in clear?
• Insurance Policy Quotes - Maybe Helpful 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  - and have found TESCO significantly cheaper than ALL the rest (and I'd narrowed down initially with Which?'s advice on best buys for my category). Although necessarily generalizing, I'd suggest any new/renewers try their site. I've no idea how good they are as insurers, but I'd imagine their size/reputation should make them reasonable.
• Alloy wheel locking nuts - aaargh! 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Renault Clio with alloy wheels that I bought about 9 months ago. When I took it for a service I discovered I actually have 2 sets of wheel...
• Wheel Weights 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  HJ - I got a C70 recently, great car with some nice touches particularly the superb alloys. Horror, as I see they have balanced the wheels by clipping...
• Accident 23 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I had an accident with my new Ford Fiesta Zetec S which I accidentally banged into a sheep (yes it was killed, instantly I might add). The car has been repaired by the Ford garage which took it away. When it came back, it had a different make tyre, the bonnet wasn't straight and there is silver paint on the inside of the door to let other people know that it's had an accident instantly.
• USED PRICE 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Hope HJ doesn't mind me asking this question in The Back Room but I noticed someone else posed a similar question earlier this week. I am trying to sell my Aug 01 (Y reg) blue Fiesta Zetec S with aircon, 6 CD stereo, heated front screen and electric mirrors. The car has covered 5000 miles and has 1 owner from new. What price should I realistically expect if I advertise the car privately, and what figure should I be looking for as a part-exchange.
• Black box humour 21 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  They were surprised to find in 49 of the 50 states the last words of drivers in 61.2 percent of fatal crashes were, "Oh, S**t!" Only the state of Alabama was different, where 96.4 percent of the final words were - "Hey Y'all, hold my beer and watch this!"
• coke in turbo bearings 25 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  re golf 1.9 tdi (90bhp) - '98 S honest john in agony column beg dec 01 recommended idling engine after long runs in order to keep oil circulating through the turbo while it cools. this to avoid the oil turning to coke in the turbo bearings when oil seals may give way. - temp.guage during driving and also when idling/cooling remains at '90' (degr.) so no indication here of 'cooling off' period. question: for how long - 30 sec.s, 30 min.s ?
• Changing Volvo 440 22 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My dad has an "M" plate Volvo 440 2 litre auto, which has served him well. He would like to change it for a newer car. The Volvo 70's don't fit in his garage. He needs an auto, would like heated front seats. He will use the car for going to and from his static caravan about 170 miles 12-14 times a year. He does not like my Focus estate.
• Insane? 6 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  I have a cousin the same age as me (late 20's). We are both spending just over 20 grand this month, me on a very modest 2 bedroom house, him on a BMW 3 series (imported from Germany via the internet). Fair enough, his BMW will look good and turn heads and my new house won't, but in five years time my house will hopefully be worth what I paid for it and his BMW will be worth 5 grand-ish.
• Volvo 960 24V 15 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Re Volvo 960 24V I am thinking of buying another Volvo - I have a 940GLE estate Early 90's 960 24v saloons appear a great bargin at £1500 to £2000. Driven steadly, on mainly motorway runs, what MPG might I get? I can get low 30s out of my 940. Do any readers own 204 BHP 24V 960s, what do they think, what should I look out for?
• MOT madness! 28 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Shocked and saddened I took it to another MOT garage, on the offchance that they may pass it, and guess what, they did - with flying colours. I don`t pretend to know a lot about cars but surely, it`s sad for the average punter who knows nothing about cars and goes to the `wrong` garage and ends up emptying their purses. Surely there must be some sort of overseeing body that looks after these MOT test operations?
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  Insurer has lowered my car's write off valuation due to the dealer's mistake. What do you suggest? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford S-MAX Titanium Sport 210hp from a Ford dealership four years ago. It was unfortunately written off recently and the insurance company phoned...
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  What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied...
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  What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown...
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  Replacement for an Audi A8L? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm doing some part time driving for a disabled business woman. She currently uses an Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro. The lease on this car is up in March and Audi...