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• 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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  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...
• 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.
• Valeting ,fluid' 18 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  My latest acquisition (1994 Pug 306) has been fairly tastefully valeted before purchase - not too little, not too much.  But the treatment of the surface between dash and windscreen has made that too reflective, so I was wondering what might be the least damaging but effective way to remove this stuff from that area?
• 2003 Opel Meriva - Electrics 21 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi everyone & Happy New Year. I've got a problem with my Rear windscreen Wiper, when in motion it keeps stopping & starting as it cleans & doesn't always park were its meant to. If someone could help me over this problem I would be very greatfull. Thank you.
• All - Rear Windows 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Why do most manufacturers make a large rear windscreen on the vehicles and then spend money blacking out large areas on the inside, making the vehicle clausrtophobic?. It is like the fad for hatching off large ares of road so that you do not drive on it, why build it in the first place?
• polo 1.2 - vw 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  my wifes polo has got 60000 on the clock well serviced all ok untill this morning,she put the wipers on and it was like she had a flat battery.they intermittently got across the windscreen,the engine was running and eveything else was ok,the washer worked fine any ideas,many thanks
• Can I use paint thinner on glass? 6 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  My whole windscreen is covered in paint specs from when I had a door resprayed. I've tried everything to get rid of them. Would using paint thinner be ok? As long as I was careful not to get it all over the body work?
• Landcruiser Fusebox 22 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  The windscreen washer isn't working (yes, it does have water). Where on earth is the fuse ? I've found a couple of fuse boxes but neither have anything likely in them. If anybody knows, or can look it up, I'd be grateful.
• Volvo 440 headlamp wash/wipe 7 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  It doesn't look like it has moved for a long time. It is supposed to be activated at the same time as you use the windscreen wash. Anybody got any ideas what the problem could be? Many thanks
• Passat wipers don't 'park'. 17 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  When switching off from slow or high speed they just stop immediately no matter where they are on the windscreen. I would be grateful for any ideas......
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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...
• 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.
• 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
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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...
• 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.