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• front tyres needing replaced put on front or back 4 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  my fwd needs the the front two tyres replaced.ive read its best to move the rear tyres to the front and put the best on the back, im also planning on getting a wheel alignment and read they are pointless on worn tyres, so would i get the best from the alignment with the new tyres one the front as its the only adjustable area on the car ?
• Mazda MX-5 Mk1 1997 - Heated rear window wiring 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  There's an existing female connector just behind the passenger seatbelt post, then there are 2 'spare' connectors by the battery in the boot; one white/opaque with wiring of 1-2 mm thickness attached and a black one with approx 4 mm thick wiring, presumably carrying a heavier current. I believe one of these two would be used when an electric aerial is fitted, however this car has a manual 'screw-in' aerial. Finally, there's a further black 'spare' connector just behind the carpet in the boot, close to the number plate. Excuse the lengthy post - I'm sure this is an easy job once I know which of the car's connectors come into play, and would like the satisfaction of doing it myself if I can.
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  Do you think temperature gauges are important? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think that having a temperature gauge is essential in a car? I am thinking of buying a used Nissan Note and they do not have temp gauges. I have...
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  My accident repair is not good enough 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a light accident in my Jeep in a tight country lane, and the damage was restricted to the rear o/s door. After insurance company issues, the car...
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  Parking question: Not displaying ticket 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been served with with a APCOA – PCN - City Council Parking Ticket. They are demanding the full amount £50, as the original fine from a parking ticket...
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  Do you know where I can get a dash top cover for a right-hand drive car? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On a recent trip to USA I noticed loads of cars with dash top covers but of course nobody did RHD examples. Now we are back in "sunny season" I find that...
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  Is there a car which features full-time front wheel drive on both wheels? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a new or used model of front wheel drive car that is permanently driven by both front wheels? I am tired of having to pull off or to...
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  A bodyshop lost an irreplaceable part of my Ford Capri - what do you advise I do? 25 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Ford Capri Injection for 23 years. In October 2015, I delivered my car to a local restoration bodyshop in order to have a bare metal respray...
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  Can I recommend 'Purisol' to purify your readers' screenwash water? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Contaminated screen wash water is a widespread problem and often produces unpleasant odours. All water contains some micro-organisms that will increase...
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  Should I swap my front and rear tyres over? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The second yearly service highlighted a need for the front tyres on my Volkswagen Touran to be changed. This will be the first tyre change. All the tyres...
• Half dead cat? 1993 vw polo 8 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  It seemed to be coming from the exhaust system, but where exactly, was hard to pinpoint. Then, I thought I had found the problem. The next time I was under the car, the centre box was blowing at the weld from the silencer to the pipe. This weld had failed, which allowed the rearmost pipes to twist, letting it hang lower that it should. In turn, this was allowing certain parts to catch the heat shields, which is what I thought was causing the rattle, which was starting to get worse.
• Omega query: tie-rods fouling alloys. 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Before (only that morning) I could drive on "full lock" - no grating noises from the front wheels though! (Even I can tell it's full lock because the steering refuses to turn any more and PS pump starts complaining loudly). Can someone shed some light on this please - fortunately I don't need to use the car this week but want to speak to the garage and would like to be armed with a few facts.
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  Why don't manufacturers offer factory fitted dash cams? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  While reversing cameras are now common on cars I am not aware of any manufacturer offering a factory fitted dash cam even at extra cost? Such a feature...
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  Vauxhall Astra heater issues - what's causing it? 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The heater fan has stopped working on my Astra. It started out only working on setting 4 but has recently given up completely. I've tried changing the...
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  Assault on battery 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your response to the letter about battery problems with a Honda Civic you may be interested in the following. We have a Honda Civic EX I-VTEC...
• End of the road for Guiness Label in windscreen?? 12 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Highways enforcement officer Dave Roberts said 34 cars and vans were taken to the DVLA compound during the three-day blitz at the end of last week. The owners face a £200 bill to free their vehicles. We have run operations like this before and more are planned for the future," said Mr Roberts.
• MERCEDES BENZ E220 N REG - problem with car starting in direct sunlight 28 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    Can  anyone help, I have a mercedes benz e220 n reg, if I leave it in direct sunlight or heat it struggles to start but when it is not sunny or a hot day it starts straight away, could this be a faulty automatic choke, overnight it starts fine would be grateful of your help        
• Handbrake icing up 26 May 2003 (Forum)
  I've got a Fiat Marea Weekend and if we have a particularly severe frost or icy night the handbrake freezes on and it is practically impossible to release the handbrake in the morning. During snowy conditions this can be particularly dodgy as the car slides all over the place until the heat generated by the car's motion releases the brake. It can take up to ten miles until it fully releases. Has anybody else experienced this and is there a cure?
• Air-con 26 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Advice please on the best way to use the air-con system on modern cars. Honest John suggest use at all times? My friends are not convinced, claiming high fuel bills and loss of power. Any setting of the heating system to the screen on modern cars automatically turns the A/C on, so is the manufacturer and honest John correct or should A/C be used more sparingly (cold/weekly/or unless you need it)?
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  I don't use my Mazda MX5 very much - is the lack of use enough to flatten the battery? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda MX5 1.8 which has done 21,000 miles since I bought it new in 2005. Last week its third battery (27 months old) was completely flat. I had...