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• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 00 2.0 Upgrading an HDi from 90bhp to a 110 15 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all I am currently looking to replace my 180k plus Hdi with a lower mileage one. I have found several possibilities but they are only 90bhp and I need the extra power for towing etc. What are the main differences between the 90 and 110, eg intercooler & ecu remapping and what are the possibilities of a competent diy upgrade. I would consider using my 110hdi as a doner vehicle.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 2.0 new transponder key programming? please 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  got new keys (non plip type but transponder) from peugeot but need to know if there is a programming procedure i can follow or if i really do have to truck the car to the dealer (rather a nightmare, both the dealer and the tow truck guys!) anyone who can sort me out on this one gets a paid night out on the tiles in San Antonio (but this time i'lll leave the keys at home!) thanks Owain
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 1.8 LX - New engine 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  I have been experiencing a number of problems with my car for the last few months, with the engine rattling very badly. Last week the car wouldnt start so I towed it to a garage whom have said it has something to do with no compression when starting (?) as far as I understand. He has been unable to get it started so has suggested a new engine as the best option.
• Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza 23 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  But doing an autotrader National search there are no estate Altezzas - were the estates only made for the european market or people just don't bother bringing the imports in ? (B) The towing limit of even the IS300 is only 1200kg - why so low for a 3.0i car when even a 2.0 mondeo has 1500kg ?? . Is it a transmisson/enngine strength or bodyshell strength issue, or are Ford overoptimistic.
• how to replace a ball joint? mk3 Fiesta 13 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I'm thinking I'm gonna have to hammer it out from the top but the drive shaft is in the way to get anything to it. Help would be very much appreiciated, as I'm now stuck with a car in bits that can't even be towed to a garage cause I can't get it back together...
• "Friendlier" parking rules? 12 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5170898.stm "Wheelclamping for only the most persistent offenders More transparency and information for road users Dedicated training for those involved in civil parking enforcement A more motorist-friendly appeals process More powers for independent adjudicators when procedures have not been followed properly Regular reviews of parking policies by local authorities Persistent parking offenders targeted through a national database The proposals, which affect England only, are expected to come in by the middle of next year. " Will be interesting to see how it develops... doesn't mention "towing away" though. Tim{P}
• Audi A4 V6 2.5 tdi starting prob's 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  If the temp's above 30 deg the car won't start the next day, it turns over at the normal speed, but just doesn't fire. This symptom started last summer when it happened a couple of times. On each occasion the car is towed the the Audi dealer where it starts and runs perfectly, with no fault codes logged. It's just done the whole winter without missing a beat, but just started playing up again with the recent hot weather.
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  Lumbered 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change from having a main vehicle as a 4WD. We live 700ft up in North Wales. Currently we have an Outlander 2.0 diesel. I am considering...
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Garage stripped engine - do I have to pay 12 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  During my break, I call another garage (further away, but seem more trustworthy) that I have used and ask for a ball park figure and they tell me it might be as much as £300. I can live with that and tell them I will tow the car down. I get a lift from college to the first garage, (buying a tow rope on the way), when I get there they tell me that my car is in bits the guy looking at it is going to lunch and can I go back for it at 2pm or they can do a bare fix it job, by changing the gasket only if I am just scrapping it and that will be 270.00, they also tell me it is illegal to tow a car with a rope and that I won?
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  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? What if anything does it need and does is it an agricultural vehicle?
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  Can I use a small trailer without lights during the day? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Do I need to have lights on the trailer if used in daylight hours taking things to local tip? Car towing a Freelander so car indicators could be seen over...
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  Should I get a petrol or diesel SUV? 14 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz GLB but I'm yet to decide which option is better, the 200 petrol or the 200d diesel one. I'm a normal all-round...
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  Should we scrap an old car that hasn't moved for 25 years? 18 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you had any ideas to help with my dad's car. He owns a Morris Minor Traveller that has not been used for about 25 years. It is parked...
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  Can I make my Euro5 vehicle Euro6 compliant to avoid ULEZ charges? 21 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have Hyundai IX35 2.0 CDI which I use for towing my streetfood kitchen (converted horsebox and trailer bbq) but it is not Euro6 compliant. What is required...
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  Is the lower powered 2.0 TDI powerful enough for a Volkswagen camper van? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Volkswagen Kepler camper van. It comes as standard with a 102PS diesel but is it worth upgrading to a 150PS and if so to consider...
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  Should we buy a diesel or petrol for our next car? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a new car. Would you advise petrol or diesel as we understand the residual value of diesel cars will drop considerably and come...
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  Should I get the auto or manual Isuzu D-Max? 29 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a choice between an auto or manual gearbox on the Isuzu D-MAX, both 2.5-litre engines. Is there a preference? Not working the truck hard, just bit...
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  Are turbocharged engines problematic? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Are all cars with turbos problematic? I keep reading about turbo failures which puts me off buying a new car with a turbo. Do you have to treat these turbo...
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  Can you suggest a 50mpg small petrol car? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi, bought for towing a caravan. We’ve sold the caravan and now only do about 10,000 miles a year, mainly short...
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  Mitsubishi Shogun won't change gear 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won't move. It changes gears...