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• Volkswagen Corrado (1989 - 1995) - 92 2.9 VR6 MoT CO emissions fail - any ideas? 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I promptly forgot about this for this year, of course the MOT tester this time wasn't prepared to fiddle around and try lots of times to get it through. So results: [code] Fast Idle RPM: 2598 Pass CO: 0.571 Fail (max 0.3) HC: 39 Pass Lambda: 0.988 Pass 2nd Fast Idle Test RPM: 2616 Pass CO: 0.504 Fail (max 0.3) HC: 32 Pass Lambda: 0.989 Pass Natural Idle test RPM: 704 Pass CO: 0.429 Pass (max 0.5) [/code] I watched as he tested, and the CO fluctuated in and out of the PASS zone each time a test was run at constant RPM.
• C-Max impressions 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  As mentioned in another thread I have been driving a C-Max 1.6 TDCi Zetec for a few days. Generally very easy to drive and impressively flexible for a 1.6 ltr diesel even five up though has a lot less ultimate urge than the 2.0. The electrically assisted steering is interesting, the Sport setting makes it feel responsive on the back roads though nervous in a straight line above 50 mph, the Standard setting is ideal though the Comfort setting would certainly help the elderly or slight with parking.
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  My Ford Fiesta just had an engine replacement - should I cut my losses and trade it in? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost has been in the garage since 27 July 2018 and they have now decided that it needs a new engine. This will be done as a...
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  Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000...
• Best torque converter automatics 22 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  Hi there, I am looking for recommendations on used cars that still have a traditional torque converter auto gearbox and are reliable? Budget max £10k and small hatchback or similar Didn't like the semi automatic on previous car, hence the search for torque converter gearbox many thanks for your help!  
• Car advice Petrols 8 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi guys im after a petrol hatchback , budget of 3k max ideally mpg towards the 40mpg with a bit of power 100bhp plus. I was looking at civics 06 but mileage are pretty high. so ideally 60/70k mileage, 06/07 onwards, 1,4 plus and reliability is key.   Thanks
• skoda fabia - 2010 skoda fabia heater fan problem 16 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  My Father's Skoda Fabia has recently developed a fault with the heater fan. It will only work on the max setting. Can anyone tell me if there is a resistor pack that controls the speed of the fan and any tips on how to change it? Regards
• Car advice please Hatchback 4 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi guys i am after car diesel, small engine 1.6 or else, initially it was between a focus and a mazda 3 but bit unsure now. my budget is max £4000 and no more than 80-85 mileage any suggestions for a hatchback good reliability/economy Thanks
• Peugeot 3008 - Car off road for six months 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Since making an exhibition of myself in TK Max, I've just been told by the hospital that the DVLA will ban me from driving for six months minimum. How do I look after my car over this period of time?
• 'New' small automatic . 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Probably prefer japanese -korean. Also, when I say new I mean newish, or pre reg etc. Many thanks for any input. Max.  
• Audi A3 2.0 tdi 170 2006 - DTC 12296 30 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have just used a Max scan VAG405 to read the error codes from my Audi A3 2006. it is showing 12296 but gives no description. does anyone know what this code means? Many thanks
• Mondeo Temp Gauge sender ~ Main Dealer?? 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The temp guage sender on my 1997 mondeo is caput. If I short the terminals the guage goes upto max, otherwise stays put. Is the sender unit a main dealer or motor factor part does anyone know? I'm just impatient till tomorrow!!!
• 406 coolant leaking 7 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  I Have a 1.9dt 1998 406 which is leaking coolant slowly, it goes from max to the warning light coming on every 1k (3 weeks) any ideas where i could start looking for the leak? should i just carry on topping it up or could their be a bigger problem that is causing this to happen
• Insurance cover for a third car 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My wife and I both have cars each with our own separate insurance policies. I would like to buy an additional car to use occasionally,say for commuting (Max.8000 miles pa). What's the most cost effective way of getting insurance cover for this car?
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  Will fitting a dashcam to an EV reduce the range? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have?
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  Will a windscreen scratch be an MoT failure? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's car got hit by a pellet of rubble when passing a building site, leaving deep scratches on the bonnet and windscreen in line of sight. The windscreen...
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  I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out?
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  Do any carmakers offer dash cameras as standard? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to install a dash camera in our Audi A3 and this got me thinking that all manufacturers should fit them as standard or at least offer them...
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  My Ford Focus won't idle properly after a timing belt change - did I miss something? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a bit of trouble changing my 2002 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6's timing belt as I didn't know to use a timing locking pin, but after putting in new valves,...
• Ford focus 02 1.6 Zetec - Loosing power steering fluid after MOT 10 Jul 2010 (Forum)
   A quick glace at the road underneath the car revealed a rapidly growing pink puddle of power steering fluid.   Having paid the MOT garage for some ford P/S fluid, (MC2 195-A, £20 a bottle, if you're wondering) I've filled it up and run it for a few minutes and the poorly sounding pump sounds a lot happier.     However, when the engine is running, the fluid leaks with 1 drip every second or so from underneath the engine on the drivers side somewhere.