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  Intermittent shuddering on acceleration in my Vectra 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2-litre Vectra auto shudders when pulling away, then goes back to normal. This is starting to happen more frequently. I have changed the plugs and...
• Ford - KA - Advice NEEDED - Rear end shunt 21 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I realise that if you go into the back of someone the insurance company pretty much says no contest, but i am not the lead driver on the policy and the lead driver is looking at loosing all their no claims. I need good advice here. I'm not trying to get out of anything, but she is claiming that i cracked her front windscreen, and knocked the front tracking out, and one scratch to the back bumper.
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  What's best for short distances? 11 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  So here’s a question of a technical nature. Need to buy a car, but my current living-employment situation requires that I do several short distances...
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  Where's the fuel filter on my Nissan Almera? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please tell me where and what the fuel filter looks like for a new shape (2000) Nissan Almera 2000. I can see where three rubber tubes go to leading from...
• Renault Espace (1985 - 1997) - 94 2.0 Engine loses power for a second or two 12 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  This shows as uneven idle speed, too, fine when cold and (probably) fine after running for half an hour, but otherwise fluctuating 500- 850 rpm (should be steady 850). It's just had a new distributor, spark plugs and plug leads as part of a horribly expensive breakdown repair. How do I track down what's wrong? My guesses are ignition (I'll get it a new coil lead soon, since the original is old and stiff and 15 years old), fuel supply or engine management electronics.
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  All to tether now 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently fallen foul of new parking restrictions and had my vehicle removed by a local clamping company. The cost for return of my vehicle was £540....
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  No mileage 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your wisdom and advice, as I am a first time buyer. I am interested in a 2003 Toyota Yaris 1.0 T-Spirit with aircon, sunroof and alloys...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1999 1.8 - Fuel leak & more 13 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have a fuel leak coming from under the filler pipe leading to the fuel tank. Hard to see exactly where from but it looks like it's coming from some way up the pipe leading to the filler cap. It's not gushing (yet!) just a constant drip. It leaks when I fuel it and when driving but stops when i park up.
• 1987 Renault 5 ... cutting-out 17 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I don't mind paying to get something fixed, I'm just worried about spending a lot of money on diagnosis that leads to mounting expenses when the car is worth so little (it has 70,000 on the clock). So if anyone out there can offer their ideas it would really help. Thank you JJJ
• 306 XSi Engine behaving oddly... 11 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Over the next few weeks the problem started happening more frequently. Pug dealer said it needed new plugs, HT leads and coil pack. I changed all of these (except no HT leads, the coil pack sits on the plugs directly) but the problem persisted and it's happening more often. A reliable way to bring the problem about is to hoof it over 5000 rpm for a sprint.
• Mazda MX-5 - Deeply Flattened Car Battery, Revival Techniques ? 7 May 2014 (Forum)
  The 'settled open circuit voltage' is always a healthy 12.6 to 12.8 volts but as soon as you apply a load to it, even just sidelights, the voltage falls to below 12 volts and attempting to engage the starter motor/solenoid just results in a rapid clicking noise, at the best, and battery volts falling to below 8 volts, even just on full beam headlamps with the engine not running. Everything else electrics wise seems to be ok and once 'started on the jump leads' the engine ran smoothly and battery volts stabilised at around 14.8 volts with the alternator keeping things all hunky dory! Does anyone know how to 'disolve or disperse' the heavy sulphation in the honeycomb lead matrix inside this relatively young battery (Owners say that used daily, these batteries can last for over 15 years) to release the full surface area and the associated 200 amps or so necessary to turn the starter motor over?
• Civic diesel MK8. - New battery and voltage 7 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  Old battery had died,11.6 V and unable to charge ( 5 years plus old). New battery installed.  At terminals out of the box it read 12.9V and in car with leads attached ( but not switched on ) 12.85V.  Should I be doing a parasitic drain check ? I omitted to check terminal volts with the engine running, but alternator light went out as usual.  Battery is correct 74AH 680AMP.
• Peugeot 308 SW - Axle Rust 3 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  It drives really well but I don't know how much axle rust is ok and how much should be expected of a 2016 car. It looks like it's flaking but I'm unsure whether that could lead to failure. I've linked to an image here as I couldn't see a way to post an image. Can remove link if that's no allowed on the forum. https://ibb.co/kx6gdBv Thanks
• Toyota Rav 4 2003 - Heated rear window not working 28 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  First time I’ve had to use the HRW to find it doesn’t work. Checked the fuse which is ok but there is a relay in the system and a cable leading from the main body to the rear door which gets a lot of pulling. The cable is contained within a rubber tube. Is there any common design faults on this car which may help me to isolate the fault please ?
• Any - the ugly stick 9 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Noticed how well received the latest Suzuki Swift has been among a few of us here, not exactly enthralled by its looks, someone mentioned the Renault Laguna and how facelifts can sometimes be to a model's detriment. Taken to extremes these facelifts can lead to the ending of what where up to then well loved long lived cars, the one that springs immediately to mind is Granada morphing into Scorpio, looks only a mother could love. Any others where the facelift did the model no favours?
• Ford Fiesta 2014 1.2 Petrol - P0303 Code 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi,  Had a mis-fire on cylinder 3 a while ago, changed the spark plugs and HT leads, went for a while then EML came on. Fault Code above same fault. I have ordered a new ignition coil pack as next cheapest solution. If this doesn't work, is there anything else I can try before I take it further with a garage?
• FILMING OPPORTUNITY WITH ITV TONIGHT FOR DRIVERS 12 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  We are looking for people who are looking to buy a new car but are not sure what to go for. This is an opportunity to film with a leading current affairs programme and get advice from our team of experts. If you’re interested, please email  tonight@itv.com  with your car buying dilemma.
• Any - Wife pillars and blind spots 6 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I realise it is an individual judgement however I am interested in collective wisdom.  I have read in too many car reviews that wide pillars lead to worrying blindspots. Is there any data on collisions caused by blind spots ? I am also interested in hearing of any anecdotal evidence on blind spots. Are any manufacturers /models which are particularly bad ?
• Willys Jeep MB 1943 - Optimum fuel for 1943 Willys Jeep 18 May 2016 (Forum)
  Last October the engine was re-built and fitted with new pistons, new valve seats, and new valve guides. Is it better to use normal unleaded with Lucas lead replacement additive, super unleaded with the additive, super unleaded by itself, or what? I seem to be getting a lot of contradictory advice from friends!
• Ford Mondeo - How can 8 injectors on mondeo fail to inject at th 6 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Anybody had the same problme before? Please reply even if you think it maybe stupit, usealy leads to a result. Wat are the electrical arangement on power to the nijectors.