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• Primera Starting problem 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I've checked fuses, fuel pump priming, and oil (for water contamination), without luck. Does anyone have any ideas?? I'm wondering about a sticking Valve(s), although this seems unlikely to cause total failure to start considering it was 100% upto that point. Cheers Neil T SEAT Leon TDi 150
• Punctures (again) 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone else had this sort of problem with tyre depots employing people whose knowledge of jacking points appears a tad lacking? Keeping in mind some of the vehicles they are bending will be worth many thousands of £££££'s and the fact that I would not have known about the previous bending if it had not been pointed out the next day by the MOT tester. Anyone had a tyre change recently and looked under the car? How do we protect our cars from this vandalism?
• hassles buying a car 27 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  I ordered a new Toyota over a month ago. At the time they told me they could get it in two weeks, but I said no that?s ok I?ll have it on the 1st Aug thanks. We agreed a delivery date. Subsequently that sales guy has left the company. Sales manger rings me up on holiday to tell me this. When I got back I rang up for reg number in order to sort insurance.
• Lost Wheel Saga 29 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  Now to put it bluntly this is still going on, the Transport Industry has been buggering around since the 1970's and still has not come up with a proper solution. The yellow arrows you see stuck on wheel nuts is one manifestation but this like most of the other "solutions," including locking nuts, are total B****CKS.
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  How can I guard against keyless theft? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 BMW 520d with keyless ignition. Can these keys be cloned when in the house allowing the car to be stolen from my drive? If so what measures...
• SEAT - Delays on new car delivery dates, help needed 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I pointed out that whilst I understood our contract was principally with the dealers who are a Seat franchised dealership, I felt this was now reflecting on Seat?s brand & image as we still had no build or delivery date. Again I was informed of the situation with the live tracking system by Seats customer service agent & informed that the car still could be on its way or in the process of being built.
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  Do modern cars have automatic chokes? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a 72-plate Kia Picanto GT Line S. Do modern cars still have automatic chokes? My immediate area has 30mph camera controlled restrictions...
• Lexus LS, Lexus RX450h - I tried LS500h and RX450h, here's what happened 30 May 2023 (Forum)
    I currently drive a 2007 Lexus GS300 and have been considering upgrading to a LS500h / 7 series / S class. However, after much consideration I decided to simplify the decision process and just stick with Lexus. I figured I already know the brand and have experienced its famed reliability first hand for 9 years and I know that I have not been the most diligent owner of my GS300.
• Most impressed by 17 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  One of the best Peugeot’s ever if not the best. Ford Focus Mk I 1.6 Zetec - Ford really got it right in the 90’s with this and the Mondeo, both we’re almost perfect. The Focus was a hoot to pilot down a twisting B road yet civilised enough to be the perfect family or company hack. The rev happy Yamaha designed 1600 motor had just enough power to be fun yet was more reliable, better on fuel and smoother than the bigger Ford Zetec motors only the dearer cars.
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  Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning...
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  Our van is faulty and the dealer has failed to fix the issues - what do we do now? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a brand new Peugeot Expert van, which now has numerous ongoing issues. The sliding doors are out of alignment, thus causing damage...
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  Am I entitled to return my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI to the dealer after multiple faults occured? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Bluemotion that had done 44,000 miles from a Volkswagen used car dealer. Within the first month, I noticed that...
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  Are Mercedes-Benz starting to soften on the GLC steering issue? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Please see excerpt below from review of Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG Estate by pistonheads.com. Seems to be in line with the GLC, GLC Coupe 4-Matic full-lock...
• Swapped the wifes car (cars) 24 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  After the drive the Micra felt quick. Called at Nissan next and tried a Note with the 1.2 DIG-S engine. Loads of space (perfect for mum and dad), nicely trimmed, very well equipped and it went pretty well but it has to be said with the relatively high gearing there is not much acceleration in 5th gear, easily solved, use one of the others.
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  Wiring failure in a BMW 3 Series - a recall issue? 28 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been inoperable for two weeks now. I had a total power failure. RAC and local garage tested battery etc. - all normal. Once stripped back it...
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  How can I fight a fraudulent insurance claim? 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of months ago our car was involved in a minor collision when another driver approaching at speed from behind ran into the back of it. Our car...
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  Misleading fuel figures 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve noticed that car owners are not getting close enough to the stated mpg figures. In my circumstance, I bought a new Audi A4 2.0-litre TFSI quattro...
• Various - New Car??? - Replace writ off C Class Executive SE 8 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  A5 coupe S line – again, will be stretching the budget. I don’t think the console looks and smart as the Mercs, how are they practically, but always loved them, anyone who’s had comparable A5’s / E Class’s that can give a bit of feedback if the extra cost (and less spec) on the A5 is worth it or the E Class edges it?
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  Why is the part exchange value of our Mini Countryman so low? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful if I could seek your advice with regards to an issue that has arisen with our local BMW/Mini dealership. I currently drive a Mini Cooper...
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  Replace my E70 X5 with...... 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need some advice please, I've been driving an E70 X5 SE, dynamic pack full spec etc.. for about 10 months. Got it at about 50K and now its on 70K as I...