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• Where to look for a used car - any tips? 13 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Nearly everything I see advertised (mostly AutoTrader etc..) has either: - high miles - been boy-racered - not been looked after Any leads appreciated. Sy
• renault clio mark1 air pipe 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 1.2 mark 1 clio. The pipe leading from the air cleaner to the cylinders has a hole in. I want to replace it but need to know if it has a certain name so I can find a replacement in a nearby car parts shop. Can anyone help? Thanks
• SORN but not forgotten ? 7 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Last year I sorned my car instead of taxing it. I was lead to believe that this only lasted a year and I would be sent a renewal notice. Suffice it to say this hasn't arrived. Is this normal. I know I can get a form and send it off to Swansea but if this is lost I know it can cause problems.
• Calibra V6 running on 4 cylinder 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Also had the Control unit tested and it has no fault. Could this be some kind of wiring or knock sensor fault? Please advise... The leads are ok..
• Breaking Police Cars 24 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Question is, I'm trying to find a breakers that deals/specialises in ex Police cars. Do such places exist and if so do you have any leads. I'm specifically after somewhere that deals with Omegas. In anticipation. Robert
• Jump starting 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I think this may have been covered before, but can anyone advise me of the dangers of using jump leads and ECUs. I recently used a Micra to jump start another car and it later refused to start, and now runs badly. What could be the likely trouble? The hand book and workshop manuals detail the procedure, but give no disadvantages.
• Rover 214 Si starting problems 24 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  The starter motor turns the engine, but no firing occurs. When jump leads where attached it turned slightly better and with a bit of gas sounded like it was juuust about to kick into life but never did. Is this a common problem with my 7 year old car with an easy solution?
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  Kerbing speed 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There’s regular and understandable criticism in your column from you and your readers about the damaging effect of speed bumps. Whilst I don’t like them...
• Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 1.8 Misfire frustration! 13 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Hey all, About 5 or 6 weeks ago I posted regarding a misfire that had developed and was solved at the time by replacing the HT leads to cyclinders 1 & 2. They both had orange rust like residue around the base on the outside and the wells in which the plugs sit had similar, as if there had at some point been a half inch of water in there.
• Primera Starting problem 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Last night I removed the spark plugs which were covered in petrol, the pistons all seemed to move up and down ok. I checked that all plugs had a spark, although I used No.1 HT lead to test them all, so unsure if the other HT leads are ok. I then connected jump leads up incase the battery had a dry cell, still no luck. I could also smell petrol, i.e, I assume it's getting through to the cylinder (and the Cat!!!)
• Audi A2 - Passengers window not operating 21 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  i noticed some damage to the passenger switch but a replacement has not fixed the fault.  cant be the motor as the window works but wonder whether the leads may have been damaged by the previous owner as the switch surround is damaged.   Grateful your help 
• New Nissan, Qashqai Petrol Automatic - New Qashqai SUV 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I am lead to believe that a new Petrol Auto version was due for release in Sep 14 yet I can't find any information even though my local dealer says that they are available to orde!!. Does anyone know anything about it.
• Ford Fiesta - Ford warranty dispute. 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Ford are claiming that a spark plug is responsible for bore damage leading to a replacement of the no.4 short block.This has led to a bill of £3500 which dealers have agreed to pay half. They are refusing the claim because spark plugs are only vcovered for one year.
• focus diesel 1.8 tddi mk1 y reg - oil sludge in hoses 12 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  i have oil sludge in the hoses leading from the emmisions control value through to the intercooler engine runs fine slight black smoke on acceleration fully serviced but high mileage any ideas of cause of sludge
• Land Rover Defender - Rover 416 not starting post rocker cover gasket 12 May 2010 (Forum)
   hi changed rocker cover (valve) gasket on my rover 416 sli, disconnected battery to do it and spark leads now won't start, just clicking noises immobiliser lights off so not that! help! thanks :)
• SEAT Toledo II (1999 - 2004) - 00 1.8 anyone know about vag com 15 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  after some advice about vag com. like what usb lead i need as there are loads on ebay and also what can i do with it?? and is it easy to use ??? thanks inadvance
• Better (electric car) batteries 11 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7938001.stm "A new manufacturing method for lithium-ion batteries could lead to smaller, lighter batteries that can be charged in just seconds. Batteries that discharge just as quickly would be useful for electric and hybrid cars, where a quick jolt of charge is needed for acceleration."
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2005 1.4 Battery charging. 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  In the old days with a dynamo it didn't matter. Nowadays with an alternator I'm not so sure. Recently I removed the leads and the radio worked fine with no attention afterwards.
• Credit Crunch Takes its toll: Volume 5 [Read Only] 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  HJ said "Watch Sterling on Monday." What price the BBC leads with 'Osbourne causes run in the pound' if it drops yet again, ignoring the fact its lost 25% of its value in the last few months without him saying a word!
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Engine misfire 19 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Having fixed top core plugs to get rid of leak, I now have a misfire with engine management flashing as the engine is asked to accelerate. Plugs were replaced in January, leads and coil pack replaced this week, still got problem any thoughts.