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• 2010 VW Polo - New VW Polo Wipers 21 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I've got a new shape VW polo and the front factory windscreen wipers have started smearing. So I measured the sizes (24" & 16") and looked online for Bosch aerotwin ones. I've have now bought and returned both the Multi clip (AM24U) and retro fit (AR24U) ones as none of them fit!
• Should he be banned? 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/7rl8k 21 year old in his car with his mates. Spots a Scamera van on bridge over road. Is doing 20mph (in a 40mph zone) and he takes both hands off the wheel, leans towards the windscreen and gives the van 2 "V" signs. Of course this is captured on camera, is handed over to police and they prosecute him for dangerous driving as had both hands off the wheel.
• Creaking Passat Dash 20 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  When I go around a bend the dash creaks and groans like mad. The car is just over two years old. I've tried a few of the old tricks, for example, being liberal with the Pledge and turning the CD player up but it still persists. At first I though it was related to the steering column but having finally located the cause (by driving around a bend and reaching forward and pressing the dashboard down where it meets the windscreen in front of me) I'm fairly sure that it is the dash.
• kids and cars! -advice needed 5 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  As I don\'t like to waste a good worry, could anyone out there manage to assuage my slight concern as to whether a flattish, triangular-shaped sea shell approximately 10p sized that was flicked by a young 8 year-old lad of my acquaintance (god bless his banjaxed ears) from the back seat of my Mercedes to the front thereby scoring a direct goal into the heating vents at the top of the dash could, sooner or later, cause damage. As of now the registered owner of the vehicle is unaware of the situation and I would like it to remain that way!!
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2.5 V6 TDi - Xenon upgrade? 24 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I spoke with vwdiesels who say the kit comes with a voltage converter and to date, they're not aware of any overheating problems. This sounds ok but isn't exactly a cast-iron guarantee that the front of the car won't burst into flames as I drive overnight from Land's End to John O'Groats. The cost looks very reasonable, so I'm tempted. But I'd like to know if anyone has an opinion to the contrary?
• Peugeot 306 Dturbo - Heater fan only works on positions 1&2 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  When I purchased the above vehicle the heater the heater didn't work at all and i was advised to replace the resistor pack under the front scuttle. The blower then worked only on position 1 & 2 but as it was summer it wasn't that miuch of a big deal. Now the winter is here the blower hasn't got the oomph to demist the windscreen whilst driving at motorway speeds in arctic conditions!!!!
• Renault - 99 1.6 Central locking/washer jets issues 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  The central locking isn't working on the driver's door. What could be causing this? Faulty motor perhaps? 2. No water comes out of the windscreen washer jets, either at the front or the back. The motors sound like they're working and there's water in the washer bottle. TIA for any help! Steve.
• '02 vectra w/s washer renewal 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, the problem i have with my '02 vectra is that my windscreen washer motor runs but no water comes out !! Ihave checked the nozzles are free and theres water in the reservoir! I disconnected the pipe at the nozzles but still no water so i assume that the motor is all gunged up. what i need to know is, how do i remove the washer motor without removing the front bumper ?
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  Why aren't UK drivers forced to display their insurance status on their windscreens? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was shocked to discover the number of uninsured drivers in the UK. In France every driver has to display their current insurance on their windscreen....
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  Saab HOT 95 aero estate 5 door (automatic) 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I asked you for a valuation for my automatic Saab 95 Aero estate 5-door, but omitted to say that it was new in early 2004. It has 72,752 miles on...
• :-( Car Theft 24 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Got up early this morning to head to Sheffield to meet a client. On getting to my front door, I found my door keys on the mat. Turned to look to where they should go (key hooks about 8 feet from front door), and realised my car keys were gone. Sure enough, my 2001(51) Volvo S80 2.4 SE had been half-inched.
• Just been an idiot- cracked windscreen 5 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Just washed the car. Its hot here, down south (london). Thought i would wash the soap off with the hose. The cooler water has caused a big crack in the windscreen. I hope no one else on here makes this stupid mistake.
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  Washer failure 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a couple of problems with my Golf. Firstly the front and rear washers are not working. Fluid is in the compartment and I can hear the motor...
• Volkswagen Golf 2.3 V5 2001 (y reg) - Buying Volkswagen advice 19 May 2010 (Forum)
  Remote central locking. Electric/heated door mirrors. Front/rear fog lights. Radio/ 6 CD autochanger with eight speakers. Trip computer. ABS & ASR. Cruise control. Remote alarm/immobiliser. Full VW service history file. been to see this car, it has had one lady owner from new. it's genuine miles, been serviced every year by the VW dealership.
• Peugeot 306 Wiper Relay 16 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Can anybody tell me where the front windscreen wiper relay is located on a 1996 (The early type 306s) Peugeot 306. The wipers will not park, work on intermittent wipe or autimatically wipe when using the washers. I have checked the wiper switch which is OK.
• vauxhall vectra brakes binding 8 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, i have a 2002 vectra 1.8 sxi, lovely car, but the brakes have started to bind. The offside front is worse, tho it`s still affecting the nearside front. This is an intermittent problem, when get in car first thing, the brake pedal will travel to near the floor, after a couple of pumps, you can hardly touch it before having to peel your face off the windscreen.
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  Can I add a rear-facing lens onto my dash camera? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please recommend a good quality dashcam for both front and rear at a sensible price? I have a front only Nextbase 312GW and it seems there's...
• 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec auto. - Leave, buy or claim for windscreen? 12 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I do have fully comprehensive insurance but have never made a claim, I currently have the maximum 9 years. There is an excess of £60 to pay for a repaired windscreen, I do not know if that includes replacement, if I made a claim would I lose my NCB? How much would a replacement windscreen cost for my car without using my insurance?  
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  Who pays for my replacement windscreen? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford Fusion (54 reg) in good condition with the exception of having to return it straight away to have a new coil fitted (car was juddering...
• Handprints etched into windscreen 9 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  No matter what I clean the inside of my car's windscreen with (including Autoglym Car Glass Polish), by tne time a film has built up you can see the same old handprints and fingerprints every time. It's a replacement screen and I can only assume that the fitter had very corrosive perspiration and that it actually etched its way into the glass!