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  Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible...
• All - Cost of cars rising 14 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have started considering a new car, but as I prefer to have non metallic paint, I find my colour choice is limited  in some cases to WHITE. This is yet another con of manufacturers, getting an extra £400-700 out of the poor motorist, also I do not want air con, yet in many cases I have no choice, another £500, So thats £1000 that could be in my pocket rather than theirs.
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - Sell or store - which is best? 22 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  It's a Honda Accord (2000) SE Executive, with the 2.0 engine and automatic gearbox + plus all the various trimmings. No problem about going down on the comfort level provided I still have air-con. :-) Any advice? Oh, and one other thing - are all the 4 year old Peugeot 307s on eBay being advertised for about £4k with 1 mile on the clock con-jobs, 'cos there's a lot of them. They appear to be in West Yorkshire, so I'm wondering if they're all flood-damaged ones and being sold on the sly.
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  How can I stop my Volvo V70's air conditioning blowing warm? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volvo V70 with 153,000 miles. Recently the air conditioning started blowing hot regardless of what setting it was on, but by turning it off...
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 98 1.3 Heater issue 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Its just an ambient heat really. There is evidence of damage to the consol area, ie cracked plastic buttons for rear window and air con etc (which all still work). Does anyone have any idea if it is the dials or a suspect cheap heater valve? Dont know where to start really?
• Toyota Rav 4 two wheel drive - May I have your views please 17 May 2021 (Forum)
  Especially the driving position and high entry and exit which I really appreciate . But neither has air con so the search goes on and I have decided my ideal replacement is a RAV 4 diesel without no 4wd , manual and above all no Dpf . MK 2 up to 2010 ? Can you tell me what year the RAV 4 diesel was fitted with a Dpf ?
• Vauxhall Corsa - Changing car 7 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Had a look at various car supermarkets and the choice has been reduced to a 1.2 SXi which are plentiful but without air con and a couple of 1.4's with aircon. Both choices are very low mileage. My wife averages about 200 miles per week mostly on a fast dual carriageway. My last experience of Vauxhall was a Viva HB so any upto date opinions re Corsa would be more than welcome.
• fiesta 1.4 tdci zetec - car wont hold revs 7 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Hi there when my car is idle iv got a slight judder and when I try to get my revs upto say 1500 and try to hold it there the revs go down but my foot hasnt moved also when I put my air con its even worse my fan comes on and when I rev upto 1500 the fan goes off but my revs drop up and down... Hope iv explained this well enough as its really hard to explain any pointers wwould be much appreciated as im really stumped on what it could be...
• Honda Accord Coupe 3l 1999 - Front/slam panel replacement 3 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Front/slam panel badly crushed at bottom. Is this hard or expensive replace? Any tips, or a guess at the price? Bumper, rad, air-con condense also need replacement, but they seem straightforward. I have found all parts except the front panel, available new, aftermarket. Front panel more elusive... Ideas? I understand after fixing i have to get a new MOT, and vehicle identity check.
• Toyota Corolla - Low Idle Speed 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Ever since I bought it the idle speed seems to be rather low normally about 700, but ocassionally dropping to 600 with accompanying slight vibration. Pick-up is fine and the revs adjust normally for the automatic choke and when the air-con is switched on. I took it back to the dealership and they plugged it into the diagnostics computer and they said everything is O.K. and that Corollas tend to run with a low idle. Seemed strange to mention this afterwards or is that me being cynical.
• De Icers 2 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  [cynic mode] are a con. The trigger type ones spray a solution on to the screen that melts the ice.  so far so good.  If you're not quick enough the solvent/alcohol evaporates leaving you with a film of water on the screen that promptly freezes over.
• Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 95 2.0 CDX Push-button Facia Panel switch bulbs 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Are the bulbs replaceable in the the Push-button Facia Panel switches (used for rear window heater/air-con etc.) ?? There are 2 bulbs in each push-button switch, one for illumination & one for when switch is operated. I have taken switches out, had a look at bulbs, tried pulling them out a bit with pliers, but they don't seem to be moving.
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - AstraVan Sportive 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have been offered a Pre Reg Sportive 1.7 CDti in Star Silver 09 Reg No Miles for £9995 Plus Vat From a Main Dealer In Ilkeston Derbyshire This shows a Big Saving against the List Price and it does have Air Con. Does anyone no what Structure Wheels are?? Any advice on the 1.3 or 1.7 or 1.9 Engines (i dont carry a big weight) I dont have a Part Exchange, I am VAT regd, and dont wont finance Any help or advice on the dealer or van would help Sorry if this is not an Astra H its just the latest model Idont know what letter they are??
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 1.9 TD Engine blow up 11 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Just had the engine blow up (con rod through cylinder block) on this car, wondered if anyone any idea what could have caused it. It was lumpy and smoky at start, been like this for a month - thought it was glo plugs and was just about to change them - is this the cause.
• Legacy Electrics Susceptible to Interference 1 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi-my car sudddenly doesn't like where I park it. The key fob won't open the door and whilst turning the key lights up the dash and air-con etc work fine, I can't start it. Had the RAC out and using a hand held device of some sort he found something was interfering with the signal from the fob. We rolled the car about 1o metres away and it started fine.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2002 2.0 Electrical gremlins? 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Had this 406 HDI since August 2008, Model = Rapier Estate HDI (110), Recently it has had a tendency to switch on the front fog lights on it's own and if I do not switch them off it will also switch on the rear fog light, The air con is ok whilst in motion but not when stationary (I think that the A/C colling fan is not working) looked at the relays and a gave the terminals a clean but no change. Latest thing is the hazard lights activated when braking heavily to avoid a side road pull out.
• Motor Show 2008 exhibitors 20 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I'm considering travelling up to Docklands to attend Motor Show 2008. I was quite impressed with the 2006 show, although in the summer heat, the air con/ventilation was struggling badly. Reviewing the list of exhibitors on the official site, there appear to be a few notable absences. For example: BMW (they had a large outdoor stand in 2006, but I believe had previously not got involved at the NEC).
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2007 1.6 Zetec - query about dash warning light 23 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  As the car came with no owner's handbook I have no idea what this light signifies. I thought perhaps it may have something to do with the air con but I'm probably wrong. Can someone help please?
• Honda Accord Tourer (2003 - 2008) - yr 2004 - Diesel Fumes inside car 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I've had the car in at the garage for the last couple of days but they can't find evidence of any leks etc. Cleaned out the Breathers? and treated the air con - but still smells. Goes away when moving but returns when sitting in traffic. With the bonnet up there is a really strong smell in the engine bay - off side close to bottom of windscreen. Anybody got any ideas what I can check?
• Pug 306 engine removal 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 306 turbo diesel (no air con) that needs the cambelt renewing and all the advice is that it is a bit of a fiddly job requiring engine mounts being removed etc. Ideally I would like to renew the water pump at the same time but that would probably make the job even more difficult so I am considering removing the engine and gearbox altogether, fitting a new belt, water pump and clutch whilst I'm at it.