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  Van damaged by contaminated fuel -can I sue 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I filled my Mercedes-Benz Vito van, but 24 hours later the entire injection system was destroyed, with repair cost amounting to £4500. The dealer...
• Vauxhall Corsa D - 1.3 CDTI Intermittently/dangerously sluggish? 10 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I can't read this code properly and when I think I have it, I look on the list of Corsa D codes and it doesn't seem to match up to any of them. Can anyone read this code? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-bcQ99OGXA Does anyone know what is wrong with my car, or has anyone with a similar car had similar problems. Any help is greatly appreciated! :)
• Vauxhall Omega-B (03) 2.2 DTi (Y22DTH) - Omega-B 2.2 DTi Limp Mode & P1220 Error Code 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  The MAP sensor was replaced around 1500 miles ago with a Bosch OEM part, so I believe it to be good. Replaced the crankshaft speed sensor with a new Bosch OEM part. Fuel is Shell V-Power (roughly half a tank) This is the relevant measuring block info at idle, before the EML comes on: Desired Injection Start = 4.8 CA Actual Injection Start = 1.1 CA Desired Injection Quantity = 7.4 mg/strk Injection Quantity = 5.7mg/strk Pump Speed = 411 RPM Engine Speed = 824RPM Mass Air Flow Sensor = 512mg/strk I don't have any higher reachable engine speed other than idle, because if I lift the rev's (even gradually) the system goes into limp mode.
• DS 5 - Smoke from DS DS5 Diesel engine after a short run 16 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  However it often gets good long runs at speed, the last being 500 miles over Christmas up to Aberdeen and back. I've always filled it up with Shell V-Power Diesel.   Today I went on a short run of about 10 minutes to the supermarket, and back home again after about half an hour. The engine temperature guage didn't even register any heat on either part of the journey.
• New Cars in 2002 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  September 2002 Ford Focus ST170 - Spring 2002 Ford Fusion - October 2002 Ford Mondeo ST220 - June 2002 Honda CR-V - Spring 2002 Honda Jazz - March 2002 Honda Civic TDi - May 2002 Honda Accord ? September 2002 Hyundai Coupe - February 2002 Hyundai Accent TD - May 2002 Hyundai supermini ? September 2002 Jaguar S-type R - April 2002 Jaguar X-type 2.1 - March 2002 Jaguar XJ replacement ?
• Skoda Yeti - EA189 Emissions Update - my experience 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I cover ~20K miles yearly and tend to favour "branded" fuels (Esso / Shell), with the occasional tank of V-Power Nitro+, in an attempt to keep everything clean / ticking over. I'd assumed the worsening fuel economy was a direct consequence of the increased fuel injected to facilitate frequent active regeneration?
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  Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing...
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  Hyundai ix20 vibration 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Hyundai IX20 blue motion 1.6 diesel. I bought it second hand in 2014 with 16000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Since then...
• Any - Suzuki SX4 SCross vs Honda Civic vs Toyota Avensis 23 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    3) Toyota Avensis 2009 VVTI (not the v-matic, hence no electric parking brake) model:-2009 mileage:- 63000 cost:- £3200   Pros:- Lowest cost option Avensis has excellent reliability ratings as per tuv surveys and other ratings 1.8 engine Decent motorway fuel economy (40 mpg?)
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  Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability....
• see if I care..... 15 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  The local muffler shop made up two new tailpipes, so now we have the right noises coming from the right places. V-8 lovers eat your heart out for that one....a rumble which reaches you right down there where you live....a truly religious experience. Pulled down the Holley 4-bbl carb and blew that out, seems fine.
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  Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz,...
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  Can I reject my used car? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2010 Audi A8 last year, but have always felt that something was not quite right with it. The problems started under light acceleration, with...
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  Buying a small hatchback advice 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We're after a small hatchback. Fuel economy, reliability and ease of use is the main things I am looking for. Preferable to be an auto but manuals a possibility....
• 2003 1.8l Mondeo Estate, 144k miles - Ford Mondeo Mk3 Hesitates and Stutters during acce 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  It could also be a partial blockage in the fuel system, if changing the fuel filter disturbed some crud in the pipes. A tank of Premium unleaded (eg. V-Power) should help that, they contain fuel system cleaners. Or put a dose of fuel system cleaner additive through it.. Possibly the engine management system has not adjusted properly to the various changes.
• V220 - Apalling service at Halfords Redhill 21 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  After an hour and 45 minutes of some kid who had no idea what he was doing, (he asked his collegue 6 or 7 times to come and help as he'd 'tried evey coloured wire but it doesn't power on). my girlfriend was told it was done. However she decided to try the TV just to be on the safe side and it didn't work the kid had cut the power supplt to it. After another 30 minutes, it was working again.
• Volkswagen Golf VI (2009 - ) - GTI test drive 2 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I expected it to feel over-eager and hard work, but the engine was very smooth and tractable. It actually felt less powerful and eager than the Avensis in these low rev tootlings. Sharpness of the brakes took a lot of getting used to. Ride quality far better than expected. Onto the M5's rutted and washboard effect inside lane, aim to potter along at 60 or so and see what sort of economy it was capable of.
• Celica GT Import - Emissions Failure 2 May 2007 (Forum)
  They suggested that as Jap spec cars are designed for 100RON petrol, and the tank was empty, I try refilling with Shell V - Power, give it a good caning on the dual-carriageway, and take it back to be restested, as the engines don't like our 95RON and they don't run as well. I did this, and on re-test it still failed, but this time the Lambda reading was "very good" but the CO was still at 1.1% at fast idle (Limit is 0.3%) I went back to the specialist and they suggested that the catalyst and lambda sensor might both be working sub-optimaly and combining to give the high CO reading.
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  Honda Fixed Price Servicing - What is covered in the Agreement Plan? 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On behalf of my Mum - 75 years young! She bought a brand new Honda Jazz i-Shift in 2009 and also the Honda Happiness Fixed Price Servicing Plan for...
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  Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for...