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• renault Scenic 2.0L auto 1999 14 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  the petrol guage on my 'T' reg fails to work properly and on brimming the tank, will show half full after running about ninety miles. Cpomplaints to Dealer, elicits that due to 'flat tank' configuration, all models show the same symptom True or false ?? any others suffer the same complaint also, after 21 months life, the fuel lines have benn changed because they became'porous' BEWARE
• Seized plugs 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  What is the best way(if there is one)to remove the spark plugs from my sons 90 mitsubishi galant .They only seem to move approx.5mm then they are solid.I tried release-oil but i think it needs someones realy good tip to save me because you see i sold him the car!, which i now regret since he comes running to me whenever anything goes wrong, so please someone help met out of this situation.
• 205 GTI 29 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  My 205 GTI runs really eratically on tickover, I understand that this is caused by the fly wheel which on the 1.6's is actually too small, and this worsens as the car ages, Peugeot corrected this problem on the 1.9's with a larger fly wheel.
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  Will the petrol in my Kia Niro PHEV deteriorate if not used? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I own a six year old Kia Niro PHEV. I have recently downsized my housing and now live in a small bungalow. My car now mainly sits in my driveway and when...
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  What vehicle can cope with towing and long distance travelling? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We’re farmers and need to tow up to 2.5tons (trailer plus up to several cattle). The farm has a 4.0-litre diesel 2007 Range Rover Sport which has a number...
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  Can you recommend some all-season run-flat tyres? 18 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife hit a rock in the dark and totally destroyed two tyres. I was going to switch to all-season tyres on replacement anyway, so this might be a good...
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  I need a spacious SUV or pick-up. Would my low mileage rule out a diesel vehicle? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable 4x4 that has lots of storage. I mainly do quite low mileage so a DPF is a concern unless you can advise how I may manage this....
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  A business has parked about 15 vehicles for sale on our residential road - is this legal? 31 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A family bought a property nearby and they obviously buy and sell cars from it. I've seen cars from the lot with adverts in the windows and they park them...
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  What are the mpg and ride quality of hybrid vehicles on very long drives? 12 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We own and run a 2013 Kia Sportage II 1.7, but because of changing lifestyles it rarely gets to stretch its legs. We love the high driving position and...
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  What car should we buy for using four months of the year in the UK? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I spend eight months each year abroad, and four months in the UK. My wife and I want a vehicle that is comfortable enough to get us from the south of England...
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  Is it a common problem for diesel fuel to get into the engine oil while regenerating the car? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Volvo V70 with 7000 miles, three months post first annual service, put up a message saying it was due an oil change and at next start up showed...
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  Why is my Nissan Primastar van having trouble starting? 18 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Primastar van starts but then cuts straight back out after a few seconds. The fuel pump is working and I have had it running or starting and...
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  Volkswagen emission recall problem - this is my experience... 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Following the report from your reader in your latest e-mail, you may be interested in my recent experience with my Tiguan diesel (2013 model) It recently...
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  Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing...
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  Poor fuel economy in a Mazda 6? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I bought a Mazda 6 2013 sport nav estate. It's a 2.2 175PS diesel auto. Overall I am very happy with the car. However I am a bit concerned...
• Jaguar 2004 xtype 2.0dci - Egr Valve, blanking plate, management light 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi folks, I was wondering could you possibly give me some advice. I currently own 2 x 2004 jaguar xtype .. One is my main run around sporting 110k miles on the clock, the other I bought cheap with 210k miles on the clock, basically for parts and so forth. I have been striping the one with big mileage basically to get myself familarised with this engine and its parts.
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  Trading in an accident damaged car - Am I liable? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently traded a 2005 Renault Clio for a Ford Focus from the same year. After a few days running the Focus I noticed that it is leaking oil and...
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  Flat spot at 2000rpm in my Honda FR-V? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you may be able to help me with a problem I have on my 56 plate 2.0-litre petrol Honda FRV. It has a very odd flat spot which manifests its...
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  Audi engine misfire - what is the cause? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Audi 2.0TFSI, registered in 2006, 4 weeks ago. After two weeks it began to misfire with the engine warning light flashing for a few...
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  What is causing my Citroen C5 to run roughly? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The night before last I drove, with a friend, to a meeting about 10 miles away in my recently-purchased Citroen 2008 C5 2.0 HDI 138 Automatic, 61,000 miles...