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• Sailing Dingies 18 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  The weather was too beautiful, apple blossom everywhere; quite delightful. Red light ahead, so I start to pull up behind the car in front; suddenly realise that it is towing a sailing dingy with mast horizontal and pointing my way. There was a rag tied to the tip, and it was heading for ME. Those brakes were good, provided you put sufficient boot behind them, and I did.
• AX Throttle Fault 5 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Anyone got any ideas where to start with this one? A friend has an AX 1.0 'K' plate. It broke down and had to be towed-the fault is this (this info is second hand from the AA man to her to me so apologies for the vagueness). The car will idle but apparently when the throttle is pressed the engine won't run properly, it chugs and misfires making it undriveable.
• gift horse or money pit? 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  The constant red oil warning light didnt put me off as i thought it was a result of my kerb side mechanics absent mindedness, and it was no more than the sender wire having been knocked off, after checking the dip stick, and finding the level correct, i continued driving until the van ground to a halt, a short tow back to the garage, and removal of the oil filter indicated that the oil pump wasnt working. one new oil pump and £250 further down the road and still no oil pumping. can anyone help!!!!!
• Galant engine failure 6 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Hello all, A guy at work has a 98 Mitsubishi Galant 2000 auto estate with 40000 miles, at the weekend the oil light on the dash came on, he stopped, checked oil level and after finding levels correct got the car towed to the main dealer for investigation. The car has always been serviced by the main dealer, last service was 4000 miles ago. The dealers workshop staff basically told him he needed a new engine as the oil pump has failed and wrecked the engine.
• meter maids... 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I wonder why they bother just slapping a ticket on - it seems matey doesn't give a monkeys... Surely in a case like this the solution is to tow the vehicle away (as I wrote, was parked on a ped. crossing) and only release it when the fines were paid... or is that just too logical?
• Sierra auto box leak 13 May 2001 (Forum)
  Last week almost two years on at 89000 miles, after a 120 mile trip the front seal blew again. I have not removed the box yet so internal damage is as yet unknown. The car has never towed in its life. How can this happen!!! An experts opinion would be appreciated. Pete.
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  Reconditioned turbo keeps whistling - is this normal? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management light came on in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel, which has done 42,000 miles. RAC diagnosed and exhaust and throttle control actuator...
• Lexus RX 450h - Lexus Dealership 1 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  I was realistic in my opinion in not expecting the full amount back on the Lexus, I had after all driven some 3000 miles in it, but would have expected a much more of a better deal than I got. A tow bar had also been fitted to the car, for me to tow our caravan, and borrow a small trailer from time to time to carry work rubbish away, if required. They said probably quite rightly, about selling privately, but time was not on my side.
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  Should I idle my Octavia TDI before switching off to allow the turbo to cool? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I purchased a Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0 TDI with which I have been very pleased. This is the first diesel that I have run and have been receiving...
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  I'd like to recommend Green Flag recovery following their help with my Rover 75, which broke down in France. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you’d like an update on a problem I referred to you a few months ago. Last summer, while driving in France, my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur diesel...
• Car blew up & and was stolen the same day I bought 13 Jul 2024 (Forum)
  My wife called the police to send out highway patrol as I was in a very dangerous spot. I have an invoice from the tow truck and so on and so on. But I don't have a physical car to reject or have fixed. Thanks in advance
• Sort of. Or suggestions... - Kei Trucks 15 Mar 2024 (Forum)
    We have a small trailer tent (Dandy Dart, about 350kg) that we use during the summer, so anything would have to be able to tow that. Our current second car (Renault Twingo) can't tow. I have always fancied a kei truck, since I drove a Bedford Rascal back in the day (the day being about 1997-98 in this case).  It occurred to me that, with a dropside, I could potentially take the trailer tent off the full chassis (it needs new suspension) and just put it on the load bed of such a truck when required (fixed in place somehow and held in the air whilst putting it on somehow...)
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  Should I replace by 2.0-litre SUV with a smaller engined model? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Tiguan 2013, which I would like to update. I went to a Volkswagen garage yesterday and said I wanted a used 2.0-litre 4x4. They told me I would...
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  Do additives help clean turbos clean? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I see there are various types of additives that claim to keep turbos clean. I would like to know if they work? What can an owner do to keep the turbo oil...
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  Is auto gearbox malfunction common in Vauxhall Vivaro? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in 2014 from a campervan converter. The auto gearbox sporadically loses all power and it had to be towed home. We're...
• Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Reasonable carrying capacity. Boder collie in the boot, shooting kit regularly, etc.  Towing capacity. Usually only a small trailer, but occasionally a full-size Ifor Wms double axle trailer, with a decent amount of load (so about 1.5 tonnes total towing capacity) Manual gearbox. It's mainly her car, and she hates automatics with a passion.
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  Should we idle our turbo after a motorway journey? 10 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I understand the issue with red-hot turbos carbonising the oil if they are switched off immediately after a motorway journey, especially with diesels like...
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  Which pick-up should I get to replace my Mitsubishi L200? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to trade in my 2006 Mitsubishi L200 but I'm stuck for choice. I want something 2014 onwards and keep seeing the Ford Ranger, although I've...
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  Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for...
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  Should I change from the AA to the RAC due to a large discount? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve been with the AA for many years paying for their “Roadside, Home Start & Relay” cover. As a result I now have Gold Membership, though the free extra...