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• SEAT recall Brake Vacuum Pipe 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  If the pipe leaks, the brake servo loses it's function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a total failuire of the braking system." FoC examination and if necessary replacement - about an hour.
• Citroen Saxo stalls & won't restart 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Also it seems the choke does not want to come on when cold. I have checked all the connectors and given the leads etc the WD40 treatment. All plugs, Air filter etc are fairly new. Anyone any ideas as to what the problem is?? -- These are the views of Robin the Technician with 35 years in the trade. I fix, therefore I am...
• Draper Battery Master 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I know there has been discussion here in the past about the charging of little used car batteries using trickle chargers that are designed to be connected to the battery for long periods without disconnecting the vehicle's positive and negative leads. Does anyone have experience of the Draper Battery Master? The reason I ask is I was considering buying one of the more expensive chargers, but my annual subscription to Practical Classics magazine is due and I see today that the latest subscription "free gift" is one of these Draper chargers!
• Subaru Legacy Engine flat spot 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I though at first it was caused by cheap supermarket petrol but switching to a proper brand has not helped. Could it be fuel filter, HT leads or...? Thanks. Sad Chicken
• Foreign driving offence ticket scam 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Anyway, apparently there's a growing scam in certain parts of Europe which involves sending UK/foreign motorists what seems like official documentation demanding payment of fines for motoring offences which never took place. I'm not sure what claims or threats the 'documentation' makes but it's all convicing enough to lead some to aprt with their money apparently so beware.
• Golf 2.0 AGG Engine 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Starts up first time after these episodes. I have changed plugs and it has made no difference, cleaned distributor cap, and checked lead connections. Any ideas? Thanks
• c180 sport 29 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have checked the brake fluid etc, and everything is normal. The ABS light doesnt come on with the BAS light, which leads me to believe that the ABS sensors must be ok. Also, the car is a manual, and is constantly jumping out of 2nd gear. Does anybody know what could cause these problem? Thanks for any help!! Peter
• New reverse switch problem - Vaux Astra 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Ive just fitted a new reverse switch to my 92 Astra Merit 1.4 petrol. I unscrewed the old one, screwed in the new one, connected the lead and then the car wouldnt start! I then put the old one back in and the car still wont start - am I just unlucky and something else is wrong, or am I forgetting to do something as I really dont know that much about cars!
• BMW 518 Cat Pipe Poss Weld? 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My '93 L reg BMW 518 has just been serviced by a local specialist who advised me that the down pipe leading into the catalytic convertor has split, is blowing slightly and therefore needs replacing. They are quoting £550 + Vat BMW or £350 + Vat 'pattern part' does anyone know if I can get this welded instead and if not what should I go for as I intend to keep the car another 5 years?
• Xantia alarm 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Xantia diy muppet is back. Got glow plugs to change. Step 1 disconnect battery -ve lead. The alarm goes off. I can't shut it off, the key fob does nothing, the central locking still works, turning the key in the lock works but nothing shuts the god**mn alarm off. Reconnecting the battery just makes it louder.
• Rover 214 intermittant fault 1 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Today it wouldn't start from cold ( unusual, as it is more problematic while half warm) and the battery went down. I got it going with jump leads and a shot of easy start, but I haven't cured the fault. Any ideas ? Gratefully received .
• Mazda 323 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  But what is strange is that after stopping and turning off engine for 10 mins then starting up again the problem is not there. I guess that its the damp weather affecting the leads or distributor cap but wondered if I can use anything to stop this from happening. Any ideas?
• You Couldn't Make it Up 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  WORLD'S TOP ROAD SAFETY EXPERT KILLED BY BUS THE world's leading expert on road safety has been knocked down by a bus and killed. Susie Stephens, 36, died as she ran across the street during a conference on how to cut road deaths............ ...............The driver of the tour bus said he didn't see her in time and was not charged.
• Golf GTI lumpy idle 17 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  My 1989 Golf GTI 8V (digifant injection) has always had a slightly lumpy idle, but recently things have got worse. The lumpiness is felt throughout the car. I have changed the plugs, leads, cap, rotor arm, cleaned out the valve on top of the engine, cleaned the idle screw all to no avail. Does anybody have any ideas, does the whole intake system need a clean? Its all quite black inside.
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  Motorists to repay national debt 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Expect More Speeding Tickets in Weak Economy (from ScienceDaily Jan. 12, 2009. Got a lead foot? Hold on to your wallet. When local revenue falls, traffic...
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  Is windscreen repair a claim against insurance? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a chip on my windscreen. If I go through my insurance for a repair, do insurance companies register these types of repairs as a claim? Alternatively,...
• Mazda 6 Tourer - Battery Charging in Situ with i-Eloop 14 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Replacement Q85 batteries are expensive and I don’t much fancy having to replace one because it got damaged by being discharged too much. The CT5 charger came with a set of pigtail leads with eyelets that could be connected up across the battery to allow for quick connection to the charger and for trickle charging/keeping topped up without having to disconnect it. However I have not been able to successfully charge the battery in situ using these pigtail leads.
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  How often should a trickle charger be used on a car that's only used once weekly? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery?
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  Is a Volvo V70R a good buy? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Volvo V70R models have suddenly come down in price with only Japanese imports available previously. I know they are a wolf in sheep's clothing but at £5000...
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  I won't be using my hybrid for two months - what should I do to avoid battery drain? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the happy owner of a 2013 Toyota Prius. I'm leaving the UK for two months in winter and wonder what actions you recommend I take with leaving the car...