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Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 1.9TDi 136k miles, 2nd interim report 9 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Those regulars with good memories may remember my report of the first 90k miles in my Mk5 Golf 1.9Tdi, which had been almost trouble free: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=58085&v=f Well, it's now done 136k so I thought I post an update; as you will see, there has been a bit more to report, Good, Bad and Ugly... The Ugly: At 103k, whilst trundling along on a Sunday afternoon on a downhill section of the M4 at an indicated 70mph, I became aware that there was no longer any power ? -
Should I straighten my wheels when parking? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
When I learnt to drive in the 1960s I was told to park with the wheels straight for two reasons: to avoid strain on the PAS in full lock and to facilitate... -
Toyota Yaris 1.5 - 10,000 miles on 1 Dec 2019 (Forum)
This problem was intermittent. Seemed to be less of a problem when running on Shell V power and it didn’t like supermarket fuels. Never had a car before which ran noticeably better on one fuel that another. Had to take my time changing from 1st to 2nd gear to prevent crunching. -
Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing... -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor problems 23 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Regarding: www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/69825/bmw-318i---nox-and-cam-shaft-sensor-failure I too had a 318i (E91 Tourer) and had the same failure... -
A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need... -
Misfueling advice 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel,... -
A misfueller and his money are soon parted 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to colour coding? New V-Power PETROL with BLACK flexible pipe and nozzle? My last visit to a Shell petrol station in Warrington Road,... -
Mitsubishi Shogun 2008 SWB Diesel - Shogun Missbehaving 12 Oct 2016 (Forum)
Sometimes it repeats the stuttering when started, but generally 2nd time around she starts normally as if nothing has happened and proceeds to act normal to my journeys end and on the return leg I recently filled her up with V power, allthough I am not saying this was the cause as on the next fill-ups I used any diesel. What astounds me is that I have done several long journeys with no sign of the symptoms at all, # I have just had her checked by a Service dealer and he reported that the memory had stored a steering fault which was cleared ,but could find nothing else wrong. -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Alternator Problems? 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
Hi all, I bought my car last year, Ford focus 1.8 zetec V plate and everything was well until one day i lost all power, all lights went off, engine stopped so i called AA out and they said alternator had gone. I took it to a garage and got a new one in and everything seemed well, seemed been the right word. -
Classics for everday use 23 Aug 2001 (Forum)
I wonder what view there are out there about the worth of beating depreciation, avoiding road tax, driving something interesting instead of a lookalike box like everboy else's, by using an old (classic) car as a daily driver. I have owned a 6 rag-top Ford Mustang V-8 for more than 20 years, originally bought in Florida. It has aircon and power everything, goes as fast as anything else on the road, stops just as quick, looks great and turns head, has a great exhaust note. -
I have just brought a used car and would like to know who should take responsibility for resolving a fault 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I brought a used Volvo V50 and within a few days noticed resistance in the steering when starting to turn left. I let the second hand car dealer know and... -
Extra 'recommendations' during car service — are they really necessary? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I had my Hyundai's 3rd year service and 1st MOT carried out at Halfords. They came back to me with 'recommendations' including: 1. An engine... -
Scottish fiver 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My VW Passat V5 is registered Dec 1999. It's a V registration. I have had it for 7 years now. I bought it in 1992 and it had 2 previous owners and 10000... -
….with the truth 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Seeing you refer to the Hyundai i20 returning "more than 50mpg" I wondered if it has the same 1,248cc engine as our recently purchased i10. Our only disappointment... -
Flap jacks it 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 BMW530d SE E60 auto that has 101k on the clock and full service history (BMW up to 60k then synthetic oil every 10k after that.). The... -
Ford Focus - 55 reg Focus 1.8 TDCi white smoke when cold 27 Mar 2020 (Forum)
As an example, the smoke looks a little like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsWW_ZsvNJw but not like the ones that are as if a disco fog machine was strapped to the back! So, basically, any ideas, or is this normal? Thanks in advance -
406HDI 2.2 poor pulling? 25 Feb 2006 (Forum)
f=4&t=39191 Rather than go into colossal detail at this stage I am comparing it with my recollection of my older V plate 110BHP model. I don't think the newer one is as smooth, pulls from as far down or for that matter shows much evidence of the extra 26BHP. The 'in & out' power delivery reminds quite a lot of my even older 205 Turbodiesel. -
My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview... -
Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 00 1.8 EM light/ECU? 17 Feb 2014 (Forum)
About 3 months ago it started with the EM light coming on permanently followed by all the loss of power/cutting out and using far too much fuel. I took it to my mechanic friend, had it read and replaced the mass air and the lambda(?) Sensors. Immediately after this it ran without power fade or cutting out, but he couldn?
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