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• Peugot 306 1.9TD Oil Leak 9 May 2001 (Forum)
  A previous thread discussed the difficulties of acess to fit cam belts. What about a simple cluch cable? Air con. pipes right across the bulkhead access point. The French do have a sense of humour don't they? I lost mine fitting the cable!!
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  Problems with low-mileage Volkswagen estate 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an approved 2009 Volkswagen Golf estate 1.9 TDI DSG with only 190 miles on the clock. After a few days I was forced to return it because the cruise...
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  The air conditioning in my Honda FR-V needs an expensive repair - how do I get a goodwill contribution? 4 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A holed condenser caused gas loss in my Honda FR-V in late May. It was replaced in early June (£475) but operating pressure was too high (24 atm and rising,...
• Spanner-How to survive your local garage 6 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  There is no pumping out of the gas, or mixing of gas with warm air. The system is sealed, and gas isn't 'used'. When servicing a system, no 'airlock' is generated, I believe you mean a vacuum is generated. If air is mixed with the refrigerant, as you imply, then the system will not perform properly as air is a non-condensable gas.
• Renault Clio - Who is correct 5 Feb 2024 (Forum)
   So i told them that ATS told me that i needed the near side Spring and Wishbone replaced for the MOT, The lady in the reception got the engineer and he told me that everything is in Good order for its MOT, So i will get the MOT done first without having the Spring and Wishbone replaced for the MOT but i will tell the garage to have parts on hand if it fails the MOT and it can be done on the same day since its in getting a full service after the MOT but who ever is wrong , I will be complaining to them.  On another note, After the Air Con Re charge, I was told that it  wasn't cool enough and if it remains that way, Then i have to take it back again within 3 weeks and then will make alterations to adjust the Air temp. But least its now working since it stopped working at the end of summer.
• Renault Megane 07 reg - Selling advice needed 5 May 2017 (Forum)
  If the cosmetics were OK I'd sell it for around 1,500 - 2000 but I have no idea how much it's likely to cost to fix up.  The only other option is to have air con put in the car but I expect that'll cost more than the car itself! Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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  What should I pay for a 52-plate Volkswagen T4 van? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I might have the chance of a Volkswagen T4 2.5TDI, 888 X-Pack, plus Volkswagen-fitted air conditioning. One owner from new, 79,000 miles, 52 plate, an...
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  Would a Nissan Note be a good replacement for our ageing Volkswagen Polo? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We want to replace our ageing Volkswagen Polo. We've noticed that the Nissan Note seems good value due to poor residuals. We have £5000 to spend and expect...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Passat losing coolant? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Passat 1.6 diesel in May 2015 from a Volkswagen dealership. In January 2015, the low coolant warning light came up on the dashboard....
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  Is it worth paying a bit more for a Euro 6 car? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing a Skoda Octavia, preferably with another Skoda Octavia or similar. My budget is £10k. I'm thinking I should try and get a Euro 6, but there...
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  Can you recommend a Ford Fusion replacement? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My trusty and much loved Ford Fusion, as of this morning, is no more so I’m now looking for something similar as a replacement. Whilst annual mileage will...
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  How much does the use of features like air con affect the range of an EV? 28 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering an EV and can install a charging point at home but public charging points are few and far between in our area. The manufacturers give...
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  Overall Reliability 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John I bought this golf under the VW Das Welt Auto scheme in March 2014 at 24k miles. I have only done 4k miles but already have had a new drivers...
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  What should I replace my old Auris with? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife...
• Audi a6 saloon limited edition 2003 - Will I be paying the correct price? 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  It has 2 previous owners and comes with the following: Electric Heated & Adjustable Door Mirrors Electric Front Seats (height adjustment) Electric Windows - Front & Rear Full Air Con with Individual Front Temperature Controls Multi Stack CD player in Dashboard with Cassette & FM Radio Sat Nav built in Cruise Control Speed Control (if required) Electronic Computer for MPG average, fuel left, vehicle range etc Outside Temperature sensor Audible & Visual '2 hour' Driving Warning system (when been driving continuously for 2 hours warning you to take a break) Front & Rear Parking Sensors (can be turned off) Remote Central Locking (will even close open windows when locking vehicle from remote) Lockable Glove compartment 3 Hidden compartments (for storing valuables out of sight) PAS ESP (can be turned off if required) (Traction Control) ABS Front & Rear Fog lights Front & Side airbags (Passenger front can be turned off) Rear seatbelts Alarm - Anti-theft with interior ultrasonic protection (can turn off interior sensors as well so kids can still be safe inside a locked/alarmed vehicle) Immobiliser Rear Spoiler 17 inch Alloys (including spare) Centre Console (hinge broken but still usable) Full Black Leather upholstery (although drivers seat showing signs of wear but NO holes) Leather Steering Wheel & Gear Knob Rear passenger heat/cool/air-con outlets Rear passenger 'cup holders' Sports Seats Head rests x 5 Body Coloured bumpers Fully Zinc Galvanised Body All the above are/were Factory Fitted from NEW Plus FSH and new tyres all round.
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  Responsibility for common fault 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased the above used car from the Lookers Renault Dealership in Stockport on the 12/05/11. On the 25/03/12, I went to my car and it was full of smoke,...
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  Aircon Sinner 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the letter from your correspondent regarding the illness he picked up from his car's air-con. However, of far greater concern...
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  Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably...
• fiat/skoda/totota - second learner car - choice 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Can I ask the room - we need a small second car for family and for 17yo kids to learn on - so low insuarance is a must I have got it down to three-ish Fiat panda 1.2 09 48k £1700 (£30pa tax) fsh etc or an 06 88k for £585   Skoda fabia 1.2 05 66K £950 fsh air con but £145 tax good condition Toyota Yaris - loads 04 onwards £1400ish with FSH very reliable but higher group 5 insurance.   I'm inclined to go for Fiat panda as fun easy to learn on, but fear reliability problems - although owners all seem to love them.
• ford focus tdci 1.8 2006 - very strange engine problem 7 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Engine runs sweet until you reach optimum temp then it starts to play up for e.g  Stop the car, put it in neutral and soon as you lift the clutch it starts to sound and feel like its misfiring, it sounds like half the engine has stopped and the engine is jumping and shaking.but the weird thing is that if you just simply push the clutch back down then the engine runs sweet again-or if you dont push the clutch down you can turn the air con on and that makes it run ok aswel. Ive had mechanics and specialist both scratching there heads at this diagnostics shows nothing Ive had clutch and flywheel replaced along with a full service but still nothing Also probably about once every 2 weeks it turns over but doesnt start,then you have to jump it,not sure if its connected but thrown it in there anyway Any suggestions would be great!