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• Best 5 grand diesel estate? 19 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Could soon be on the look out for a replacement for a Mk3 Golf 1.8 GL. Requirements include space for mad labrador (hence estate), diesel for lots of miles, air con/abs/twin airbags, and similar (ish) dimensions to the Golf to keep SWMBO happy. Considering a Focus, but slightly put off by the no doubt older diesel engine I'd get for my £5000, as well as the many 'what to look out fors' as listed in HJ's car-by-car breakdown.
• 406 price 5 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  ex company car bought at 110K now on 125K i've just had the cambelt done, and a full new exhaust, and a few months ago new discs and pads. 1.9tdlx with air con, abs, electric heated wing mirrors etc..... 11 months tax and mot and totally spotless inside, you could mistake it for a brand new car. what price am i looking at for a private sale(if anyone will buy it cos there is so many)?
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  Start err problem 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 57 plate BMW 118i with auto stop start engine. Throughout last summer the auto stop start engine re-activated itself after a couple of minutes....
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  Which crossover should I buy? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car for a round trip commute of 90 miles, mostly on the motorway. I have been looking at a SEAT Arona, Skoda Kamiq or Kia Stonic as I like the...
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  How can you tell if online car selling companies are scams? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  There's a company that sells repossessed vehicles at a price that seems too good to be true. Is this a scam?
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  Steering heavy after replacement alternator? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord's alternator packed up a week ago. Had it replaced with new belts. It made a screaming noise on full lock when I put the Air Con on as...
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  Should I have the timing belt changed on my Fiat 500? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brilliant but under-used Fiat 500 (7200 miles) is coming up to five years old and is due an MOT and service. Last year the dealer did a "32-point service"...
• 2004 Porsche 996 C2 - Woeful Dealer not fixing problems - Help Needed!! 29 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hello all I purchased a 996C2 from Stratstone in Aylesbury on the 26th November, after a 300 mile shakedown run on the 29th November I reported 3 problems back to the Dealer: Air Con Not Working Steering Wheel Wobble at 65 plus Appalling Headlights (Porsche Li Tronics) After finally getting the car back to the dealer the Air Con has been fixed but I am told that no problem could be found with the 'wobble' or the lights, in fact i have been told 3 times that the car passed its MOT which I agree with but, they do not test for brightness.
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  Obscure question 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  During the winter, particularly when frosty, the inside of my windscreen freezes over immediately I get in. (Car kept on drive, all windows closed.) This...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 1.8 Air con only runs warm. 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  We bought our 54 plate 1.8 zetec 12 months ago and it was only recently we took a long motorway drive in the heat with our 2 small children and when we...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peroduia Myvi 56 plate and would like some suggestions to replace it. it's been fantastic but getting old. I am 70 years old and 5ft 1 and this...
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  Honda Jazz air conditioning not working 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The air con has stopped working on my 2009 Honda Jazz. I've taken a look under the bonnet and there is a grinding noise coming from the general vicinity...
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  Should I buy this Peugeot 206 with faulty air conditioning? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need advice on buying Peugeot 206 1.9 HDI in black. It's done 78,000 miles and is good condition with one lady owner from new. The only fault it has...
• Nissan Primera IV p12 (2002 - 2006) - 2002 2.2D Engine Trouble! 8 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Turbo is working, still quite responsive, but I'm just nursing it along over the last few days. Exhaust is fine, replaced air filter and cleaned air flow meter but had no effect. I'm worried about gearbox/transmission. Another mechanic with 15yrs experience in the main dealers has had it today. He got into the ECU but no faults came up.
• Peugeot 508SW - Approved Used? 4 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Not a particular problem, apart from the fact that the climate control system responds to that, so, unless temperature set to "Hi" system blowing cold air, air con not functioning, car misting up.  Doesn't really inspire confidence, and I do wish people would take a little more pride in their work  
• Honda Accord Drive belt squeal from cold 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I own a 1999 Honda Accord 2.0 LS Vtec 4 door Automatic. On starting from cold in the morning with the air conditioning or heated rear window on the drive belts squeal. It happens for the first 10 minutes from cold It only happens at tickover or when i pull away at junctions It is particularly bad on damp mornings I have replaced the following items in an attempt to cure this: Honda drive belts (a/c and Pas) Air con compressor Alternator Also it has recently had both timing and balancer belt and a Honda battery.
• Ford Focus 1.6 2001 plate. - Heater blower motor....blown 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi All I need to source a heater blower motor for a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia. The car has air con; does  that make a difference to the type of blower fitted? I seriously doubt it, but something that someone else said has put a doubt in my mind. Haynes makes no mention of two types of blower for the model.
• Ford Fiesta 1.25 2001 - fiesta 1.25 rattley engine and fan coming on. 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Also the fan has just started coming on after 15 or so minutes but the temp guage is in the middle and the air con is switched off. Hope somebody can help. Thanks very much
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1996 1.9 Cooling Fan 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I have checked the 3 relays and all the wiring is intact and doesn't look like it's been touched. I have read on the internet that it could be the bitron sensor for the air con. Where is this located? How can i test it? How much is a new one? Anyone got any other suggestions? Cheers Jon
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 05 1.3 how to change odour filter 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Firstly, where is it located and secondly, some advice on how to change this would be a great help - and earn some brownie points over Xmas! Just for info the car does not have air con but understand this probably is irrelvant and am pretty good with car maintenance Thanks in advance for the help