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• What will your next car be? 7 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  What car do you intend to buy next or what would you want to buy next? I personally am looking at Jaguar S-Type's right now on the used markets, i overlooked it when i changed my car a short while back mainly because i thought i'd never get insurance on such a car, however with quotes coming out at around £500 a year for me its now viable, and i had models of the old XJ when i was a kid and always dreamed of having a big Jag.
• Fiesta Ghia 1.6 Auto (2008) - Slots on the dash 6 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  The are four slots in total.....I didn't venture to put in a sim card as there are no eject buttons to retrieve such. Perha[s someone may be kind enough to explain what these slots are for and how they work?   Many thanks Graham
• VW Golf 1.9 TDI DSG - Difficut to start 18 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Hello All, I have a Golf 1.9 TDI DSG on an 05 plate, it';s done 95k and is serviced regularly. For approx the last nine months it has a completely random issue when you try to start it. One day it will start straight away, another it will turn over anywhere between 3 or five times to more than 10.There is no pattern. it was worse durung the very cold weather, but the problem is also happeing now.
• VW POLO 1.4 - action when EMS warning light displays 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Is it likely to be the same fault again or is something else the cause of the warning light? If it is caused by a faulty part, why has it failed? What 's the next step? Can the car be driven to a garage or should it be towed in? Please advise.
• Skoda Superb - Skoda Superb 1 what engine code for PD130 5 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I'm contemplating buying a Superb Mk 1 - 130 PD manual as recommended here and everywhere else as the best engine/gearbox combination. I know anything PD from MY 2004 will be good but there aren't many 2004's around but quite a few 2005s. I guess the answer might be flipping obvious ie not the best injectors hence the numbers for sale? Can someone kindly advise if a 2005 model will have these injectors? What will be the right engine codes to ensure I only consider lumps with the Bosch solenoid injectors?
• Citreon saxo sx 1998 - The infamous saxo heater problem 3 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Right got a saxo here Has the common heater blowers not working/knocking pas off problem Iv looked at the ignition switch and it's different to others iv seen Am I right in saying the brown plug with 2brown wires is the heater switch connection? As for some reason on this one it looks asif it has never been plugged in :s How can this be? And does anyone know how this kind are wired or how I can out the relay in? Iv got the guide on how to doit etc here just baffled by this plug not even being used Anywhere? Cheers for any help
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  Ford Cougar or MG ZT190? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying either a Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 or an MG ZT190. Which do you rate? I have a newborn baby to think of, too.
• Honda Accord 2002 - Bonnet catch failed 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hiya The bonnet release has stopped working, it won't hold the bonnet so I'm relying on the safety catch. I called out a breakdown company, the mechanic...
• Citroen Xsara - Wheel wobble under braking 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Some times it was so violent, you would have thought the wheels were going to drop off. Since buying it, the following have been changed: Front discs and pads N/S front spring New front tyres Now the wobble seems to be at a specific speed, 30-40mph, but is not apparent under acceleration or cruising. I swapped tyres front to back on both sides today, and it doesn't seem to be as bad, but nevertheless is still there.
• peugeot 306 td - lack of power black smoke peugeot 306 td 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all, Im new to honest john so please bare with me..I recently purchased a s reg 306 1.9 td sport. its been great the past few weeks apart form a bit of smoke in the mornings but this morning would not start i had to jump start it, since then the car has gone down hill to the point now where it has no power and spluttering the car will rev freely with a bit of smoke but will not drive. i have changed fuel filter and there does not seem to be any air getting in the diesel system. could this be a turbo problem or timing?
• Renault Clio I Petrol d type engine - engine misfires when cold 18 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I serviced it new oil, filters and plugs ,during the summer months it ran great apart from a slight hesitation when accelerating, once you reached your speed it ran fine .In the last two weeks now the weather has gone cold it misses and f***s and tickover is up and down and pops.After about 10 miles it runs fine. Any help would be appreciated !
• Audi A4 1995 1.8 - Overheating problem 2 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Now I had a friend replace the thermostat and said the old one was faulty but this is still happening.  He told me it's probably the pump and will cost £100's  for a new one (but they seem to be only a few quid on ebay). Any hints on how I can find the problem or should I not bother and sc*** it?  I've grown quite attached to the fella but don't want to waste any money on it.
• Vauxhall Astra E - Immobiliser 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I would like to know if I can use a second hand immobiliser for a 'S' reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and have it re-coded to my car immobiliser. The problem I have is my transponder on my key for my car is beyond repair and is not returning the signal from my immobiliser thereby stopping the car from starting.
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  Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?
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  Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
• McLaren T25 City car - Revolutionary - or roll over? 12 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Just what we need for crowded roads, perhaps. But a couple of lads returning from a night out drinking would seem to be able to roll this on it`s side. I can beat 74 mpg in the Punto van too - despite it being twice the weight. Will it catch on though? And perhaps even more importantly will it be the `ice breaker` for lightweight cars becoming desirable?
• Ford Fusion - Tyre Pressure For 175/65 R14 Tyres 9 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I'm glad to have gone down a size because I've always felt that the 15inch steel wheels and 195/60 r15's were too close to the wheel arch. Anyway the 14inch wheels have been fitted with 175/65 r14 Conti Eco Contacts, the only downer is knowing what the "normal" pressure should be, I've looked around on the net and can't find anything, the tyres have a max of 44psi.
• 1.8 nissan almera auto 2002 - new exhaust now engine management light on 6 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Going to take it back to KwikFit - they caused the problem after all. What should I be asking them to do?  Is this a new sensor(s) issue?  Different CAT?  Really inconvenient for me so need to get it sorted & not just re-set again. Thanks for any advice. JM
• Ford Mondeo - Speedometer drops to Zero - once on every journey. 11 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have a Y reg. MK2 Mondeo Zetec-S. My speedo drops to zero after about 4 miles of driving, it then resumes normal operation after about another mile. The mileometer also stops, the car loses a little bit of power, and the volume of the radio suddenly drops.
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta - engine temperature guage fluctuating 7 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hello, Recently the temperature guage on my 1.6Zetec S Fiesta (51 plate) has fluctuated quite a lot. For example on a normal 20minute drive the guage would start normal, then go into the red, then back to the middle, then higher, then lower etc. Yesterday when I returned home the guage was in the red, and the coolant reservoir was making what can be described as a gargling sound.