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• Citroen C5 - Citroen c5 Tourer - 1.6HDI engine - too weedy??? 21 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Anyone got any opinions on this combination? I know the 2.0 engine would be more preferable, but its nearly all 1.6's here in Ireland - 2.0 ones are scarce. Many Thanks
• Ford Focus Estate - Car pulls to left and right 26 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Just had o/s track rod arm replaced (as couldn't adjust tracking due to seizure), together with front bushes and new shocks, as car was eating front tyres (on insides) even though tracking was only slighly out.
• Ford focus 1.8tdi 2001 - Handbrake needs replacing? 7 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  My 2001 1.8 ford focus has just failed MOT due to the handbrake only having 16% reserve. it was tightened in june but i still wouldnt trust it on a hill! So would this mean the cable(s) need replacing? If so which ones or all? I dont really trust them as they wouldnt give a quote without taking payment and they also wanted £120 for rear tyre (i just had this replased today at £46), so just wanted a few opinions so i have alittle knowledge when speaking to other garages as I know nothing about cars and don't want to get ripped off.
• what 4x4? and pinin advice 28 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I do not intend to tow with it, I dont really want to spend more than £1k as it really will be a 2nd car. I have also looked at a mid 1990's disco but worried about costs on them
• Mercedes A Class - Do I need to declare this accident? 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Now the question is - Do I need to declare this claim when I am now applying for insurance? If so should it show as my fault? Thanks, S
• 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?