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• Time for STANDARD national on line parking? 9 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  A sad looking local car park machine with it's steamed up perspex window had a major queue the other morning due to vandalism (a machine smash and grap?-someone desperate for a few £s!), with an attached long dreary TYPED epistle from a council jobsworth encouraging users to pay by other methods, one of which was to ring the authority and ask for extension 12345--ha ha...fat chance of a reply from that at 07.15 in the morning.
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 - 1.6tdci- Alternator 30 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Alternator is making 14.5-14.6 at idle and right when the battery indicator comes on, lights dim and voltage drops to 13.4-13.6.  The alternator is off used car but my opinion is that it-s working fine and something is taking extremly much amperage and cant seem to find what. Battery doesent die form a day to the next and the problem seems to be manifesting when engine is running. Anything I should look for?
• Amazon Prime v BBC - The Grand Tour 29 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  But the photography in the new format 400 hz ? Is just brilliant . Some references don't travel too week ,such s the reference to Carol Vorderman which met with stony silence. Hats off to Amazon who have given Clarkson the free rein that he never was allowed at the BBC. I'm sure we will see him demolishing his house sometime in the series.
• Briggs & Stratton mower sooty 6 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  This mower is under 3 years old and is clean with very low mileage (small garden!). I was away last w/e and Mrs S said it felt like it was running short of fuel - it starts to rev itself when it is. (The engine runs at same revs whether clutch is engaged or not). So she filled with unleaded from our usual can - not dirty.
• Hyundai i20 (2009) - MOT Advisory question... 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  My 2009 5-door Hyundai i20 had its annual MOT and service. The MOT came back with an advisory note: "001 Brake pad(s) wearing thin, front [3.5.1g]" The garage did phone and notify me (saying the pads were "at 90%" -- whatever that means) and was going to charge £108 to replace the front pads, but I declined at the time.
• BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 - BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 20 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  I believe the Z4 is probably more suited to motorway etc, finally is it just me or is the 987's interior looking terribly dated?   Any thoughts or suggestion welcome here!     Thanks
• Reliable diesel for a budget of 4k? 20 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I almost went for another ford again but don't like the sound of the 1.6 engines with dpf and various other issues. I guess Hyundai i30's could be an option? Many thanks and apologie for the length of the post, I'm really hoping for some decent help.
• BMW 330D E90 - BMW E90 330D NON C.A KEY FOBS DEAD. HELP! 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  It seems to 'arm' when i lock with key, but not disarm when i unlock! Should i disconnect alarm for now? The s****** wants £168 for a new key, they don't refurb these ones. And of course, i need to show them all sorts of ownership docs, and utility bills etc, plus make two visits there, as the key fob takes a few days to program etc!
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  Should I buy new or nearly new? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What would be a better buy a brand new Passat R Line 190PS diesel or a nearly new(only 980 miles on the clock) Audi A4 177PS Line?
• Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDi - Gearbox codes confusion 17 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2006 (56) Polo S 1.4 TDi is in need of a new gearbox. The engine is BNM and the gearbox is HCS, according to the sticker in the service book.  Couldn't afford the ideal situation of having my own gearbox rebuilt so found a secondhand one at a distant breakers (no names, no pack drill . . . ) They claimed to have an HCS box available, so I paid for it and awaited delivery.
• none - a very strange road indeed 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
   At the entrance to the pedestrianised bit there is a complex sign that reads, from the top: PEDESTRIAN ZONE then there is a red circle with nothing in it, then NO VEHICLES Except for loading No waiting at any time No access for blue badge holders or taxis Seems fairly comprehensive, what? However within this zone M&S have their collect by car bay.  So maybe you'd think they bend the rules for that?  Well, yes.  BUT, er, someone who isn't me (SWIM) regularly parks his car in a fairly random way in the middle of the zone about four times a week.
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot 308 automatic gearbox 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  It wasn't a big problem affecting usability of the car and only occurred occasionally. Several months later the problems became worse with a 'gearbox faulty' and a flash 'S' and 'snowflake' symbol (so the sports and ice modes for gearbox). The car becomes sluggish. The Peugeot dealer repalced the transmission fluid and (I believe) the filter. The problem is continuing and it is back off down to the dealer.
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  Buying a used Mazda 5 - which model is best for £6k? 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have decided to buy a used Mazda 5 and you recommend the 1.6 diesel. Unfortunately our budget is £6000, which wouldn't get us that particular model....
• Ford Focus - 2012 Focus 1.6 Tdci Clutch Whine 18 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    I have a 2012 Focus Zetec S  1.6 TDCi  in Manual, 29000 miles, and I have noticed that very occasionally I get a whine in first gear when holding the clutch at biting point.
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  Classic car crash claim - how can I prevent a write-off? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she...
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  My car has had 11 previous owners - is this bad? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 15 year old Honda Prelude today that is clean, with no rust and a full service history. The mileage is 70,000 miles, but the V5 shows 11 previous...
• Talbot Peugeot J5 - Talbot/Peugeot J5 Campervan Gearbox removal 24 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to remove the gearbox on My 1990 Talbot campervan LHD. The vehicle has the auxillary driver pulley on the n/s (drivers) of the engine. There is a shaft that runs out of the engine and through the top of the bellhousing for the gearbox which is supported by a bearing bracket. I have removed all driveshafts, starter, bell housing bolts ect.
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  My Nissan Note is leaking 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Water is entering the boot in my Nissan Note and we can't locate the source, except possibly through wheel arches. Also, the drain hole plug had not...
• Alfa Romeo 156 - Engine Temperature gauge not working Alfa Romeo156 12 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I have previously has a Saab 93 with thermostat issues that lead to a head gasket failure in less than a week. So am weary of this 156's issue. I'd be travelling from London to Huddersfield. Is this car a risk or an easy fix?  Thanks for reading and any help and advice that can be given
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  Buying a used estate - what's best? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Volkswagen Passat diesel estate with something comfortable and reliable. I do less than average mileage and am happy with either...