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• vectra misfire 18 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I have a '97 2.0 litre vectra(ecotech), I have a misfire on number 1 cylinder, very good spark at all the others, have replaced plugs and HT leads, have also done a continuity check on low voltage side of coil pack both are same 2ohms can the fault be in anything else but the coil pack, that I can check before replacing it?
• maintenance free batteries 16 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have noticed that with the onset of the cold weather the starter is cranking a little more slowly,leading me to believe that the battery power is down. I took the covers off the elements, expecting to be able to see the fluid levels, but couldn't see any fluid. Are you supposed to top up these types of batteries with distilled water?
• nissan sat nav help 3 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I bought the standard sat nav system for the P12 primera off the net the other day its still in the box and hasnt been used but ive been told that im missing some cables that go to the DVD box (power cable and a gps lead). Is there anywhere i can get spare parts for it other than nissan dealers. Thanx
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  Can I trickle charge my hybrid? 20 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the...
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  Why are there so many delays on new car orders? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new VW Golf PHEV in March 2022 with VW saying it would take 8 to 12 months. 16 months later we still have no build date for the car, do they...
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  Will my old car battery charger work on my new car? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old, reliable car battery charger and, until today, owned an oldish car. I have noticed on modern chargers that some (more expensive ones) say...
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  Should I use a petrol additive in my classic Mercedes-Benz? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1966 Mercedes 230SL, which I use lead substitute whenever I fill it. Should I add a fuel system cleaner every so often and will the lead and fuel...
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  Why does my Ford Mondeo have such poor acceleration? 26 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.5 V6 auto from a local Ford main dealer. Overall I am happy with the vehicle, apart from the fact that...
• Omega V6 noisy idle after repair..... 1 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  f=4&t=6165 He has had both rocker covers and gaskets replaced at local garage (from the good garage list). At the same time he took the opportunity to replace the HT leads and spark plugs and have the auto box's oil changed. The rocker covers/gaskets were sourced from Vauxhall's and the HT Leads and sparks were from Autovaux. All parts were supplied after the engine number was given so he's confident they were correct.
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
• Ford Fiesta - 1999 fiesta not idling properly and Misfiring too 14 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I have a T-Reg 1999 mk4 ford fiesta Zetec-S 1.25 16v At the moment my car is not idling very well and it also has a misfiring problem???? I have changed all the spark plugs and I have also put a new set of ignition leads(HT leads)on too!! Although this unfortunately has not made any change to the performance of my vehicle with regards to the idling situation nor has it had any effect to the misfiring situation either????
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  I am buying a 1972 Renault 4TL - do I need to use a fuel additive with this motor? 24 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a 1972 Renault 4TL. Do I need to use a fuel additive with this motor?
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  Should new tyres be put on the front - and those switched to the back? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had to buy two new tyres because of a puncture as a result of the tyres being old - not worn out. I suggested to the fitter that the new tyres should...
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  The turbo on my Range Rover Sport failed after 20,000 miles - is that normal? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A turbo replacement was required on my 2014 Range Rover Sport after only 20,000 miles. Should this happen?
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  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it? 27 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?
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  My Skoda Fabia 2.0 consumes a litre of oil every 1000 miles - is this normal? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Skoda Fabia 2.0 TFSI consumes about a litre of oil every 1000 miles. The garage has told me this is normal for this engine. Is it normal?
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  Why is my Daewoo Matix sluggish in first and second gear? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Daewoo Matiz feels sluggish in first and second gear. It jerks and I hear the exhaust knocking, what's the issue?
• Bad Time to Buy a Used Mazda? 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  We're lead to believe that new car sales figures have been breaking records for the last 3-4 years. We're also lead to believe that a increasing proportion of these sales are PCP deals (anything between 40% and 65% depending on where you lok!)
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  Is the Skoda 1.4 TSI an unreliable engine? 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI but have read that the engine has been recalled due to a problem with the cam/chain belt resulting...
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  Fitting a Renault Megane Heater Resistor (3R68K 1R71K R41K) 26 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a special method for refitting the Heater Resistor (3R68K 1R71K R41K) in a Renault Megane without having to completely remove the dashboard? The...