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  • 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.
  • Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 2005 - power supply relay for ECU 4 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, Further to my earlier post today, does anyone know where the power relay for the ECU is on this car. Ive looked in the Haynes manual and it only mentions a 'power hold relay' in the pre-heating circuit and was wondering is this the same thing? Regards
  • LPG Conversions 7 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Dear All, Has anyone had any "bad experiences" after having an LPG conversion. I'm thinking of having my car "done" (Ford Escort). I've heard of the valve seat recession problem with Zetec engines, but, what about poorer running, over-heating etc. etc. Any views, opinions graetly appreciated, John
  • 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...
  • 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 ?
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Nissan Almera - Nissan almera wiper problem 11 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2004 almera 1.5.  There is a bizarre problem with the windscreen wipers.  They turn on but will not turn off without switching off the engine.  Its not the motor and I dont think its the relay, any ideas?
  • Ford Mondeo Estate - Fancy Mondeo- how much! 14 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    I had to pinch myself and check I wasn't dreaming, but the price on the windscreen really was £35,600 I doubt there is much demand for an almost £40,000 auto diesel repmobile with 4x4 and a posh sounding name.
  • garage repair on gti 12 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    asked me if it was cash or insurance.told them cash. some pink fluffy dice smashed my windscreen---took a nail over bonnet i said cash as i hav £350 premium--expecting £600 if i said insurance is it marked up considerabily thanx
  • Fully Comp or third party? 10 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    I've a Saab 9000 getting to the point where it's probably only worth £1500 or so. I've alway had it fully comprehensive, with extras like windscreen replacement etc influencing this choice. At what point does fully comp become uneconomic?
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Why is my car slow when starting from cold? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDI (2004) is a bit sluggish when starting up from cold in the morning - it's only just started happening. I have to press harder...
  • Does it harm our car engines to run them for a few seconds when moving the cars on the drive? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We change cars around in our drive. This takes seconds rather than minutes. According to a recent article this is doing the petrol engines no good at all....
  • 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        
 

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