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• Legacy Sport Tourer 2.0/2.5 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Had a go in both today and have to admit that the difference in performance wasn't as much as I thought it would be. Wouldn't need to tow or anything. Cheers.
• Wrong fuel! 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  My beloved just put some diesel in her Mazda, and while waiting for the tow truck, we got to wondering if topping up the tank with petrol (which would dilute it more than 2:1) would be survivable. One garage man says it would, and the other says definitely not! I think it would be OK, but I'd get into awful trouble if I was wrong...
• Paul Ripley is right 7 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The guy behind was so determined not to let me in that he accelerated and hit the car in front of him. Fortunately (!) this was fitted with a tow bar. What fun. No serious damage to anything, but Paul Ripley always says don't fight someone for a piece of road.
• Corsa 1.2 16v DOHC 17 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  After 25 50 miles it runs really rough and the engine management light comes on. Attempt to restart produces high revving. Once towed home the car starts and runs perfectly. Vaux tried a new EGR valve, but hasn't worked. Anyone got any ideas or had a similar problem.
• VW Polo - known problem? 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Three year old Polo, 16k miles. Clutch pedal collapsed to the floor with bits of white plastic in the footwell. Had to be towed off Motorway to VW dealer. Arrived in dark so couldn't work out what happened. VW dealer looking at it next week. Last week the stop light switch failed - not happy!
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  Used and abused 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2003 Renault Laguna 2.2DCI Estate from a non-franchised local car centre last June. It had a new MOT but the advisory note said it had corroded...
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  Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing...
• Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - Land Rover or other 4X4 for a smallholding? 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Since part of the land is already wooded, the smaller size of the quad will also be more useable than a tractor. However, I have a few other requirements for vehicles: * something to tow trailers. I will need to carry fence poles, building materials (to renovate the old house), and all sorts of equipment, both on public roads and on my own land muddy. Some of the towing may be of things collected from other bad land, so a 4WD towing vehicle would be v useful * something that can be used as a van.
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  Does the B+E category on my licence change when I reach 70 years old? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am 71 years of age and have renewed my driving license. I have category B+E on my license dating from 1975, which the DVLA says means I can drive a...
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  Should I tow with all-terrain or all-season tyres? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which should I buy for towing, all terrain or all season? What's best for longevity and mainly grip? Thanks.
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  Failed turbo 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What do you know about turbocharger re-conditioners? Last week in the Daily Telegraph you replied to a letter from someone who had encountered an engine...
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  How can I prepare my Jeep Cherokee for a long drive with a caravan? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I used to use my 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Limited to travel backwards and forwards from Exeter to Manchester. More recently we use hire cars, so the...
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  2009 Mondeo clutch problem 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously...
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  What are your opinions on the motorhome lifestyle? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a motorhome. They all look great in their own ways and I'm doing research, so purchasing something suitable doesn't appear to be...
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  Pull over 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for some pointers towards a new car. I’m about to purchase a mid-sized caravan and want to trade in the wife’s 04 Golf 2.0 TDI for a 4x4....
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  Towbar electrics are broken - can I take the car back to the dealer? 22 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI estate from new. I have been very happy with the car and paid extra for a towbar to be fitted by the dealer....
• 05 model - Volvo 50 diesel estate 14 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  One day lost power about three times in the day and then at night car wouldn't start, called RAC out again who said they thought there was an air lock in fuel system, they managed to get me started and I drove home approx 20 miles, but had to keep revs high. Next morning car would not start at all. Towed to local garage who spent three weeks looking at it, they thought it was an ecu issue. Car towed to main dealer who after one week also said it was likely to be ecu issue but they couldn't be certain as may need new throttle.
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  Should I idle my Mercedes-Benz C180 after running to allow the turbo to cool? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I read about problems with turbos, in particular from not letting the engine tick over for a few minutes to cool down after hot running. These all seem...
• Vauxhall meriva b (2010 model) - Turbo problems / recall 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  T/c to my local garage (not dealer) for advice - car was towed to my hometown for investigative work to be completed by my local garage. Local checked out car and discovered that turbo was in numerous parts after shattering? They did some investigation work and it was discovered that Vauxhall had issued a silent recall on a pipe connecting to turbo - this caused my initial problems.
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  Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan,...