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• windscreen cleaners 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Has anyone discovered how to safely remove the thin film of wax that speads across the windscreen, when a car has been through a car wash (with wax additive) or someone has hand washed it using a shampoo impregnated with wax? It is almost impossible to see through my screen when it is dark and raining.
• Is this a record ? 8 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Perhaps the BRs could tell me whether some cars have separate switches for front and rear foglights ? We don’t get fog nowadays as we used to.   I remember riding my motorcycle combination slowly through the centre of Salford during a smog.
• Vauxhall - Panoramic Windscreen on Astra 11 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Has anyone had experience of these Panoramic windscreens ? Are they a good idea or just a nuisance feature ? I find it strange that you would want to introduce more glare into the car in this way, but not be able to open a sunroof ? Comments ...
• Dusty car rear windscreen? 22 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Then invite Scott Wade around to your house. http://www.dirtycarart.com
• USED PRICE 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Hope HJ doesn't mind me asking this question in The Back Room but I noticed someone else posed a similar question earlier this week. I am trying to sell my Aug 01 (Y reg) blue Fiesta Zetec S with aircon, 6 CD stereo, heated front screen and electric mirrors. The car has covered 5000 miles and has 1 owner from new. What price should I realistically expect if I advertise the car privately, and what figure should I be looking for as a part-exchange.
• Changing Volvo 440 22 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My dad has an "M" plate Volvo 440 2 litre auto, which has served him well. He would like to change it for a newer car. The Volvo 70's don't fit in his garage. He needs an auto, would like heated front seats. He will use the car for going to and from his static caravan about 170 miles 12-14 times a year. He does not like my Focus estate.
• Sticking stickers on windscreens 25 May 2021 (Forum)
  Was reading somewhere about someone who had stuck a sticker on someone's car which was parked in a disabled bay without a badge. What is the legality on sticking stickers on someone's windscreen? Normally the car will be parked on a supermarket's carpark and not on the high street where my guess is that different law may apply.
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 1997 1.2RL Brake and rear wiper problems 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  It seems to be a lot worse when its cold and wet, and seems to dissapear on dry days. The same noise is made when the handbrake is pulled up whilst the car is rolling slightly. The car stops with no trouble at all but it's very loud and makes me feel pretty unsafe. Any ideas? I've also lost the use of the back windscreen wiper, washer and front washers - all on the same stick.
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  Government wealth warning 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to sell a 2,200 mile 2008/08 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5,900 cc S V12 2+2, and what sort of price should I be looking for? The spec reads:...
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  Why does the rear windscreen wiper on my car come on every time I start the engine? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Fabia SE TDI 2013. Every time I turn on the engine the back windscreen wiper comes on for two wipes then stops?
• Am I asking the Impossible 17 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  my probelm therefore is that i want a small, fuel econonic, cheap to buy (ie around £8k), automatic that doesnt look like a skip on wheels (as i have got used to my little luxuries like electric windows, heated windscreen and cd player). it would be a newish car (maybe 02 plate onwards) can anyone recommend such a car? I weas thinking of a clio diesel? any comments on this? i have read some of the posts on the diesel/auto thing, but it mostly seems to cover large/ expensive cars thanks for your help!
• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 2000 2.0 16v inlet manifold removal 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I've got an espace that has a split exhaust manifold/catalytic convertor.I order to remove the manifold,it looks like I have to remove(in order) the inlet manifold,throttle body,heat shield above exhaust manifold,then finally,the manifold itself.All bolts have been removed from the front of the inlet manifold,and two from the rear,but it steadfastly refuses to come off,although it is free to wobble about...just not come away towards the front of the engine bay.Any ideas??
• Seat leon - Electrical probs 23 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  We swapped over the inner light units to use his original units which use filament lamps. All the electrics appeared to be the same except one which fed the n/s connector for the heated screen. To get around this we again swapped over to the original small control unit from his damaged hatch. The problem now is that the inner lamp units don’t work and nor does the windscreen wiper.
• SEAT IBIZA 2008 - WINDSCREEN WASHER LID DOESN'T CLOSE 29 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  Hi Folks   The windscreen washer lid doesn't close properly on my car.   Can you advice how I can resolve this issue?   Thanks in advance.  
• Seat adjustment advice 4 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Also the centre console on the panda protrudes and there is nowhere for your left knee to go. It may be just the car is too small, although in theory for cars 'one size fits all' it would be easier if I was only 5-7'' etc. The only car I remember that was similar was an original Mini back in the 80's where you always had a hunched driving position.
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  Can I change the classification of my crew van from N1 to M1? 21 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Vauxhall Combo crew van with five fixed seats, five doors and four side windows plus front and full rear windscreens. The payload is 1995kg....
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  My parking sensors sound too early in my garage - is there a device that can help me park? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Peugeot 3008. It’s a very tight fit length wise in my garage and the front parking sensors sound off too early to be of use. I...
• Damaged windscreen during car hire 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  The car hire company has informally quoted me £250-£300, compared to a windscreen repair company's £185 phone quote. Any experts prepared to suggest what the true figure is? Has anyone experienced this situation?
• My old cars. - MOT histories 18 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Looking up some of my old cars after reading the thread on the future of car buying. The Chevrolet epica is no more.. failed in 2020.. The cruze was at 120,000 miles in november 2021   Date tested 29 November 2021 Pass         Mileage 120,967 miles                   Date tested 23 November 2021 Fail       Mileage 120,960 miles                 Repair immediately (major defects): Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 04 1.6 Windscreen wipers 5 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  My windscreen wipers are on a 'go slow'. So slow that I do not think I can take the car out in a rain shower. Could it be the motor?