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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Why are satnavs in a windscreen considered a distraction but dangling air fresheners aren't? 21 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I regularly hear of people being pulled over by the police for having satnav and phones within the view of the arc of the windscreen wipers, but it seems...
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  Can I claim on my insurance for chipped glass without it affecting my protected NCD? 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The windscreen of my Alfa 159 has cracked and needs replacing. I'm covered on my insurance (LV) and just pay the excess. Does this affect my protected...
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 06-01-2018 Part 2 8 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  To JT, regarding their two issues (if they are a member here), if they have the time, ability (i.e. not an OAP with limited range of movement etc) and inclination, I would check out these two very instructive videos by well-respected US YouTube mechanic 'Chris Fix': Headlamp (or any car lamp, front or rear) restore - note that Brasso, toothpaste (he tried that and others in a test video) etc are temporary fixes as the top protective coat against sun/heat damage is taken off by these others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
• 3.0 d - isuzu trooper 1 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  i have recently bought a 3.0 trooper , and noticed that thier have been some changes to it, i first noticed that it was not going into 4wd as the light just flashes and i'm unable to move the l/h ratio gear stick , i then noticed that the heater plug light dosn't illumiate, so on further inspection i found that the engine has been replaced with the better 3.1 and thier is a button that has been installed you have to press to get the heater plugs to heat up. i know that this is the better engine but should i be able to get the 4wd system to work, or does it need some tinkering, i have noticed that the relay box , if you look from the front of the car ie driver on left pass on right , in the top right hand side it looks as though thier should be a relay box as thier are some wires etc that are not attached to anything. can you help or can you recommend any one who knows how to get the 4wd system to work ie a specialist, many thanks
• Useable Classic. What's your choice? 2 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Do any Vauxhalls exist worth considering at all? If you have a garage with good lighting/heating, what would you enjoy disappearing for a few hours a week this winter to mess about with? (with 4 wheels that is!! Hmmm) I always loved B-Series Oxfords, Cambridges. An unhurried gentleman's car in a world of Cortinas, Corsairs, Vivas and Victors.
• FIAT Panda eleganza 2009 - windscreen wipers 6 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  My wipers have started to change speed when I brake. If they are on fast speed, theyg go to slow speed, if  on slow speed, they go to intermittant....
• All - Legionaires' disease and windscreen washers 10 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Has anyone any thought on this? I've thought this was a source of legionella infections for years. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/10293519.stm...
• Windscreen coating 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  Recently went on a trip to the motorshow in a mates Impreza WRX on a rainy day. He had coated his 'screen with something that enabled the water to almost...
• Mondeo Heated Screen - Dangerous? 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Was given a lift in someones 'new' second hand Mondeo yesterday. The heating elements really gave the impression of peering through a net curtain.Screen was clean as well. Not sure I could get used to that. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
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  How can I check a vehicle's tax status? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  With the ending of the issuing of tax discs to be displayed in the windscreen, how can I be certain that a car or van I borrow is taxed? I assume that...
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  Volkswagen Caravelle - defrosting it on cold mornings 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How can I defrost my car windscreen (VW Caravelle) on cold mornings without running the engine for 20 minutes and waking the family? Or how do I stop...
• Renault Espace (1985 - 1997) - 94 2.0 Petrol - Exhaust Ball Joint leaking 3 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Any advice for sealing the ball joint on the exhaust system between the catalytic converter and the pipe from the manifold? Have replaced the cat and it has a special articulated joint at the front end comprising a flange, special tapered heat proof gasket and spring loaded bolts each side. Have tightened up bolts until springs are coil bound, but still some leakage from the joint. Cat manufacturer says not to use paste as small pellets may break away once hardened and damage the monolith inside the cat.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.4 Rear windscreen wiper, will is fail MOT? 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all. My car is going for MOT on monday. All is fine with the car and should pass, however I have one concern. The rear wiper has never worked since I got the car last August. I have changed the motor in the boot and the relay on the fuse panel and it still dosen't work.
• Windscreen and icing 21 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I personally favour my gym membership card instead of a halfords scraper as it makes me feel I am getting some value out of it. What can I do to stop the car icing up on the inside? In some conditions the car will have major condensation which is beyond the powers of the heater to clear. I soak it up with newspaper or bog roll before waiting an age for the heater to finish the job.
• Vauxhall Astra G 1999 - Trouble with valve to heater matrix 17 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  --[endif] --> The heating to the car does not work. It comes a ticking noise about 10 times per second, when I turn on the ignition.
• BMW 530dA SE Touring vs 525dA SE Touring 8 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I prefer the sterling grey if that helps. 1. 530dA SE Touring, sterling grey, 53,559 miles June 2003. Metallic paint Dealer wants £17,495, black leather interior, walnut trim,bluetooth preparation,front foglamps, front seat heating, xenon headlamps, 6 cd changer plus usual standard equipment. Also, what phones would bluetooth preparation work with? Would it be useless wiht my Nokia 6230i? 2. 525dA SE Touring, titanium silver, 56,102 miles Dec 2003 Dealer wants £16,850, black leather interior, communications pack (what do you get for this?)
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 TDi - Slow windscreen wipers. 12 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  My Golf Mk4 (T reg TDI 110) windscreen wipers have suddenly started to sweep slowly; I guess at about half speed. The higher of the two speed settings is a bit faster but not right. Intermittent works but at the reduced rate. I've tried pulling the blades clear of the screen to see if the rubbers were sticky but there is still no improvement when the blades are not in contact with the glass.
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 1999 T 1.25 zetec s heater always hot 2 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I changed the thermostat £9, flushed the system, and re-filled the coolant £10 and that never fixed the problem. I read on here a couple of people had got my very issue with random over heating and they said to change the heater control unit as when broken (common problem) it can cause the engine to over heat. £19 later all was spot on, done 200 miles trouble free and the heater inside the car has been working good too.
• Please Help no heat - rover 216si 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  My rover 216si S plate has just started to not give any heat out of the heaters. I thought that it might have been a dodgey thermastat but i have changed that and its still the same. I dont know what it might be any ideas. Andy