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• Bumper dent removal 8 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Son now has an ostrich egg size dent in the corner of his 'S' Astra plastic bumper. He is of the opinion that if he applies heat to the rear of the dent then the plastic will become pliable and he can then push the dent out. Possible???????? DVD
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  Does leaving a wet car in a garage cause problems? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In a recent letter to the DT editor the writer maintained that garages ruined cars. A wet car put in a cold garage deteriorates far more quickly than it...
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  What should I look out for when buying a used Clio? 15 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered A 2001 Renault Clio with 40,000 miles on the clock. Is there anything that I should look out for and check as I have heard reports of...
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  Folding roof fault on 307 CC 7 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife owns a 2004 Peugeot 307 cc; however, the folding roof has failed - something to do with the catches close to the windscreen. My local dealer has...
• Fiat 500 (2008) - poss Body Control Module fault 3 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I took my Fiat 500 into my Fiat garage as it had developed a problem with the intermittent windscreen wipers - they only work intermittently.  The Fiat garage reported that a couple of "faults" had shown and suggested replacing the Stalk that controls the windscreen wipers.  I went ahead (cost £350.00).
• Vauxhall Corsa - Vauxhall Corsa D Condensation/Misting Up Issues 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  The problem practically makes the vehicle unusable, as no length of time with the fans on full speed will demist the windscreen. Any advice on what else could possibly be causing this issue would be greatly appreciated!     Thanks in advance
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  Why does the RAC try to increase its insurance premiums upon renewal? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the email from PC of Lee, I received my RAC Insurance Renewal and the premium had gone up by £150 (with no claims in previous year except a small...
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  Left-foot braking 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have read many times in your Saturday column about left-foot braking with automatics. As you suggested, I tried it on a quiet road and I'm glad I...
• MOT preperations - what do you do? 30 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  All connections have been 'opened' and 'resealed' using Swarfega Duck oil as it is far better (smells nicer too!) than WD40 I think! I have also 'degreased' the windscreen and used Isopropanol alchohol to clean the rubbers on the windscreen wipers of grease etc build up. I was going to polish it today too - but it has started to rain & heavy... ...so I am now on the interior 'valet' stage!
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  Twist or stick? 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a 13-month-old VW Golf 1.4TSI SE. This was chosen by my husband from new, but sadly he died suddenly last September and the car...
• VW CC - 2016 - Worried! 14 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  I bought the car from from a main dealer and am worried its been clocked? Not suggesting it was the dealer that could have clocked the car BTW Here are the advisories  Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
• 1995 Peugeot 405 1.8 petrol Manuel. - Car running hot 15 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Once that was done I got heat inside the car for the first time! The temp issue improved but is still not ideal, it takes longer to get hot but now sits at 104'C!  The strange thing is the whole system is stable at these high Temps and never goes higher then 112, (108 now the matrix has been changed) guess it all flows better now.
• Help needed with my Fiat Punto P reg 20 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have some little problems with my first car which is a Punto 55 S 1996 (P Reg). As it is my first car I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to looking after the mechanical side of things yet! Here goes... Bought Car in January this year Was all perfect until one morning taking my mum to work and I smelt some burning, then over heating light came on, I pulled straight over and my dad came to my need.
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  Should I fit new tyres to the front or the back? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should two new tyres go on the front or back of the car?
• KIA cee'd - 2008 1.6D Kia Cee`d grinding noise from front 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I`ve recently noticed this rubbing-grinding noise coming from underneath the front of the car. It is only noticable at very low speed and more so when turning and when the car is slowing down from a higher speed. I thought that it might be a worn driveshaft joint or bearing so I had the car in with the dealer today.
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  Mercedes-Benz CLS suspension failure 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The front suspension collapsed on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Grand Edition. Both shock absorbers and both springs need replacing. Main dealer also says...
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2003 2.0 litre CDT(131bhp)-New Key Program problem 27 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Having lost a key, I ordered a replacement and booked in for programming with a respected ex Rover dealer in W. Yorks. Upon arrival at garage my remote worked, my window switches worked, my heated rear screen switch worked etc. After an hour or so the techie. came in and announced 'your remote doesn't work, both existing key AND new key.' In addition, the electric window switches on drivers door had reversed ( drivers operated passenger and vice versa) and the heated rear screen switch remained on.
• Escort - issues !! 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Im reluctant though as I saw the exact same car for sale in a local dealer for £1995 !! This is my way back to the top ! Thanks all.... Mike
• Are there any good sub £1k cars in forecourts? 16 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  So I am now looking at private sellers, I know its more risky but this seems to be where the best cars are. What do you think? I just get put off as after buying my last car privately it over heated a day later although this was just the thermostat.
• Hyundai i20 1.2SE - Experience 9 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  2) Excellent equipment levels (inc: Cruise control, Air con, Parking sensors, DAB, Bluetooth, Chilled glovebox, Electric heated and adjustable mirrors, Front and rear electric windows etc). Don't know why anyone buying an i20 would feel the need to buy a higher spec car than the SE. 3) Space saver spare wheel and the well was big enough to take a full size steel spare.