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  Rovanny 75 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a Rover 75 diesel 2000 - 2003. What's the most reliable gearbox, Auto or Manual? I slightly prefer a manual but not enough to worry...
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  Backracking 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 (new model) Volvo V70 D5 and had a detachable swan necked tow bar fitted before purchase in order to accommodate a 2 bicycle rack. I bought...
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  Family are territory 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking to buy a suitable vehicle for her family of 3 children and husband (MPV or 4WD, diesel or petrol). Reliability and running costs...
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  Unsprung wait 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On 2nd April 2009 I had to have my 2005 Fiesta Ghia with just under 5,000 miles on clock towed away because of a broken front offside road spring. My Granddaughter...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Our annual mileage in the vehicle will be around 15k, short journeys urban in the week, with regular long stints on the motorway at the weekends. We also have to tow our 1325kg caravan about 10 times a year. We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 04 1.9D Cam belt 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  However, friends in the motor trade tell me that I should pursue the matter on the grounds that the car is not fit for purpose and the cambelt should not fail after 17K. At present the car is at a small garage where it was towed to as the main dealer was closed by the time I got home. They have confirmed the diagnosis as best they can without stripping it down. Can anyone advise me as to the best course of action? The vehicle will need towing again to get it to the main dealer.
• Starting a flooded engine! 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The engine turns smoothly, but does not fire at all. Any other suggestions, before I have to get the car towed off again! Thanks "One of my readers has written to Charles Moore, editor of The Daily Telegraph, trying to get me fired for the advice I gave about this. But there are a couple of ways to get a flooded catalysed car started.
• Replacement for Merc w124 Estate? 10 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My wife will only drive an auto, and likes that you can see all the corners of the merc and it is narrow. I need it to tow the small trailer with a very very light sports car on it (my 230 te has an extra auto box cooler). It needs to be happy going long distances with lots (ish) of kit. I love the quietness of the 230 and its quality feel even now it is old.
• Tuning Diesel Methods (How ?)& Insurance 31 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Generally town driving, but some , longer trips to holiday home in N. Wales, and also possily towing a large caravan maybe just onvce a year - so real mix of uses, and quite like a car that has plenty of low-down grunt and not having to work the gears !!!!
• Hyundai i40 - Gear Linkage Issue 24 Jun 2022 (Forum)
    They now want me to pay £220 for a repair he couldn't even do? They suggest I get the car towed to hyundai to replace who have quoted £360 + the part to repair.    
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Cost of owenership 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  The all-in costs for service, repairs (brake pads & discs at 60K), tyres (a set of Michelins at 41K) and depreciation have been £257 per month of ownership. Could have been worse. Had a good dealer too. Great car, used for towing and you could drive all day and still get out at the end able to move (I'm not in the first flush of youth let's say!). 
• All makes - Fold up cycles 27 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Realised that taking bikes on a carrier for a trip out or a weekend away just isn't working. Firstly with no tow bar it means fiddling with straps etc and anxious moments looking in the rear view mirror to see if a Raleigh Tourer has been dropped in the carriageway. Then finding a safe place to store the bike at the hotel.
• 2005 renault modus 1.6 petrol auto - where is the *!*@* injector rail? 30 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  following breaking down with a bad misfire and car going into limp home mode the fault was diagnosed as the number 1 injector has failed, I got towed home and bought a new injector (£81.00 !!!!) having taken off all the usual air vents etc from above the top of the engine I am still unable to locate the injector rail, can anyone please let me know where it is and how to change the injector when I find it.
• Toyota Auris - Car Impounded by DVLA and car was damaged 17 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Tuesday Morning I have noticed my car was havily Scratched just above the right side back Tyre. I am sure this was there before and must be happened in the process of Towing the vehicle.  How do i complain this to DVLA ? what are my rights?
• VW Golf GTI Mk VI - No compression means new engine..? 16 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Our 2010 Golf GTI (c72k miles) failed to start on Monday - previously extremely reliable.  It was towed to a VW dealer who eventually advises that there is no compression on any cylinder and is unsure what may have caused the problem - maybe timing belt?  He advises it may well be that the only solution is a new engine.
• Mondeo - Auto vs manual mondeo 30 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a Mondeo as I have read that it is good for towing small caravans.  I have a small two berth caravan weighing approx 750 KG.  My budget is limited to  £2000 and so I will be looking in the 75000 to 110000 mile range.  Now I am not bothered about the engines as such as I'm looking for the diesel version but I am very concerned about clutch/DMF failure and so I was wondering if an automatic Mondeo diesel would be the way to go as I've heard that they don't have a dual mass flywheel.
• Ford Mondeo Estate or Vauxhall Vectra - Diesel Estate which one? 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  At the moment I have a 1999 1.8 petrol Ford Focus Estate. I do in the region of 22000 miles per year of which there is quite a few towing miles. I think I can save around £700 to £1000 in fuel per year, if I get a diesel estate. I have got it down to 2 and it is either a Mondeo or Vectra. My budget is somewhere between £1500/£2000 which has me looking at a 2005/2004 model.
• nissan primastar 20ltr dci m9r 780 - engine knock 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  help apreciated my van has what  sounds like a top end knock .i had it towed to a garage they striped it said the tubo had gone then the cylinder head so replaced with new ones checked timing chain  built bak up by them problem still there now there saying injectors  but cant be sure even after having them checked has anyone any ideas i have too much money in it now as i have just had new cluch and brakes done as well HELP PLZ
• Vauxhall Omega (Elite 2.5td M reg) - immobiliser / Fob stopped working 12 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi i have a vaxhall elite 2.5TD on an M plate  i had a brand new fob that is seperate from the key from vauxhalls a few months ago where they programmed it as well  - all was fine (factory fitted immoboliser)  It stopped working the other day - i have placed 2 sets of new batteries and it still dont work - the fob, when pressed, flashes  i want to try to fix b4 i take back to vauxhalls as pain to have it towed    Any suggestions please :)
• ford mondeo 2.0 tdci - mondeo 2.0 tdci air in fuel system 7 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  _nkw=fuel+filter" class="skimwords-link" target="_blank">fuel filter   and it was full of air so I used a hand primer and filled the filter then filled the pipe to the pump but it still wont start. I have taken it to a local garage and they did the same but the also tried to tow start it. The engine was turning over and smoke from the back but just wouldn't catch. they recon air is getting in somewhere. i only have 8bar on the injector rail.   Any HELP please