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• mercedes c200 elegance estate 1997 - creamy sludge in radiator 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, I bought this car not long ago (cheaply) but I have this issue. Creamy gunk in the radiator and expansion tank and the car over heating. The oil looks fine on the dip stick and under the rocker cover so I'm at a bit of a loss on this one.
• Volvo S60 T5 - Smoking Exhaust 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any other problems, and the temp indicator doesnt flicker or move from the middle.
• volvo s60 t5 - Volvo Smoking Exhaust 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi There In the last week or so my car has developed a smoking exhaust, white ish in colour, that does not go away after the engine has heated up for a while. I have topped up the oil and perhaps the problem started after this. The car runs fine, and there doesnt appear to be any other problems, and the temp indicator doesnt flicker or move from the middle.
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  Spinning plates 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying an Audi A4 convertible from a friend. It was first registered March 2005, petrol automatic with additional Sport pack, satnav and...
• FIAT Bravo and Brava - Car pulling to one side and knocking noise 24 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have a Fiat Brava P reg 1.6 and it when I press the foot brake the car pulls to the right. Sometimes I hear a single knocking noise when I turn a corner or go over a bump. The left wheel also has a lot of heat coming off it when driving. Can anyone shed some light on what is causing this and how to fix it.
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  Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance...
• Audi A3 electrical problem - bizzare! 8 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 53 plate Audi A3 2.0 FSI that has developed a bizzarre electrical fault. The 'bonnet open' warning light is on (the bonnet is secure), the windscreen wash/wipe doesn't work, the screen wipers only work when the car is moving and the alarm has become super-sensitive. Also, the lights no longer flash when I lock the car using the fob, but they do when I unlock it.
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 1999 scenic heater / water problem 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The other thing i have noticed is the heater now only works on the setting for the windscreen and not on any other settings, such as at feet level or into the actual car. Can anyone shed any light on what these two faults could be associated too?
• Visible VIN 5 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  It all looked fine, pretty tidy for the year (93) seemed to have service history and looked an honest car. I arranged to come back to test drive it but as i left noticed that the windscreen VIN had been painted from underneath with body coloured paint. The dealer explained that in the past people were able to write down the VIN and then order a key from Mercedes and come back and help themselves to the car, I've never heard of this and presumed the cars got something wrong with it so left.
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  Is it safe to swap the tyres on my car from front to back? 7 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe to swap the tyres on my Golf SV, front to back? The front have about 4.5mm back about 6.5mm. My aim is to even out the wear before changing...
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  Can you recommend a car with plenty of legroom for the passenger and driver? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you in August regarding problems with finding a suitable car for me to access as either a passenger or driver, as I now have my right leg set...
• thick or thinner 20 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  does fully synthetic get thicker or thinner as it heats up?? ie when it is 1st cold it is thicker than when at operating temperature -- www.storme.co.uk
• all & any! - Car parking abuse 27 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Can’t box the car in either as it would block the car park entrance. We don't use a parking management company, it's unusual that someone is so brazen to totally ignore A4 flyers.
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  Can I fit two winter tyres to the front or back of my car? 27 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Volvo C30 and plan to put on two winter tyres. Should they go on the front or rear? Thanks for your advice.
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  Cars with a folding front seat 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What cars have a folding front passenger seat? I sometimes have to carry long items. The Golf Plus shows it on its brochure but dealers inform me it...
• 2004 Nissan Micra 1.4L 5 dr hatch - RH Rear Indicator playing up 17 May 2021 (Forum)
  My tech simply opened the case, located the CPU and pressed it back into place; the start/run/stop sequence was heating and expanding the CPU's pins, thus working the CPU and pins upwards and out of contact with the base. So now we know why modern CPUs have a wire clamp - to keep the pins in place! I've often found that the simplest solutions are the best ones and hope I don't have to add to this post.
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  What small SUV do you recommend? 30 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 71 plate Volvo XC40 2.0 litre petrol light hybrid which is a lovely car and comes highly recommended. My problem with it is that, as it's...
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  Rebuilt classic engine failed - who is to blame? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a new engine built for my beloved classic Golf by a specialist who has been trading for 20 yrs and are known in Volkswagen circles. It was shipped...
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  I was at the front of a three car pileup, but there was no damage to my car - should I tell my insurer? 24 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was in stationary traffic when a car drove into the stationary van behind me. There was a lot damage between the car and the van. Although the front...
• Ford Focus 2004 1.8 TDCI 3 Door. - In-Car Heater Airflow Control. 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
   (the second only in our family ) so we know nothing about them and thier querks so are seeking some advice / guidance. Her problem is that the internal airflow is directed to the windscreen only, no matter where the dial is positioned.Great to defrost/demist  but annoying her intently. I have had a brief look on this site today but have not come across a similar issue. .Any suggestions please as I will be visiting this weeknd to have a look at the problem.