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• Lorry wheels in the air 8 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I patiently started to explain that they can be engaged or dis-engaged, and that they are engaged when the lorry is loaded to give better grip & traction. I've convinced myself (and Mrs S) that that is the reason, but is it, really?
• The Bear Trap 11 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Having read Fernblatt`s very interesting website "The Oil Bible", I was wondering if any of the B.R`s have used the re-usable magnetic collar called "The Bear Trap", that is fitted to the outside of the standard through-flow engine oil filter, to remove fine metallic particles.
• Citroen C5 rear axle problems 15 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My 2 year old C5 1.9 HDI Hatchback has uneven wear on the rear tyres. they are ok on the outside but down to 1.6 mm on the inside. My franchise garage says that this is caused by deformed rear axle(s) and is a known problem, they have asked Citroen to approve replacement of the axle(s) under warranty and also for Citroen to cover the cost of 2 new tyres. Does anyone know about this problem ? CITMAD
• Land Rover Discovery - Your opinion 7 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Just seen an ad for a Discovery V8, 3-door, 1990, 5-speed, 110K. I\'ve read they can be a bag of nails & nothing but problems. If it\'s got this far, it can\'t be that bad. It also has a gas conversion. Any coments, experiences (good or bad!)would be welcome. I\'ve also read HJ\'s breakdown. All for £3000. Too much, too little?
• Fun Driving 26 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  OK, I\'m as guilty as the rest when it comes to whingeing about the state of the roads, speed cameras, traffic calming (ha!), etc, etc, etc & there\'s no water in the taps, no water in the pool & only a pink fluffy diced lizard in the bidet! But there\'s still loads of fun to be had out there. Just been camping near Edinburgh. Get off the main routes & you\'ll find miles of traffic free roads to enjoy.
• Low Mileage Cars 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Or are we a sucker for \"must have new toy\'s\"??? K2
• Peugeot rear suspension 23 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  ve recently noticed that my 306 xsi's rear suspension is not level. The Drivers side is about an inch lower than the n/s. It's constantly like this, but the car feels fine when pushing down on each corner ( falls and rises smoothly ) It?s a '94 with 97000 on clock. I've read that it might be the axle bearings, but no real idea.
• Sharan brakes 4 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My 1998 Sharan has an annoying hissing noise coming from the brake pedal for the last couple of years. It?s present most of the time but not all the time. A slight depression of the pedal stops the hissing. Braking is not affected and the car has just passed it?s MOT. The noise comes from very close to the pedal and is obviously something to do with the servo vacuum.
• 323 or 328? 7 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Plus the insurance on a 328 is about £100 more. I'd appreciate comments from anyone but in particular owners of 323's or 328's. Cheers Jamie
• VOLVO 850'S 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a Volvo 850 and would like one with a bit poke, so have decided to look at the T-5 and R models. When looking i found an ad which...
• Shock Absorbers 29 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone suggest where to get my front shocks for my 1990 Subaru Justy. It seems that Subaru parts are expensive and I've never bought parts from a main...
• Cold Mornings 25 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  It?s not a subject the motoring press seems to write about much, so have backroomers got any particularly glowing or chilling experiences to report?
• Used BMW 523i 3 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Am thinking about buying a S/H BMW 523i. It was imported from Holland, 97R, one (known) company owner, FBMWSH, ~35K, leather, no crunches, and I believe it's a clean car. 1) What would be a fair value for it (does anyone know a good site for imported s/h values?)
• 205 GTI 29 Dec 2000 (Forum)
  My 205 GTI runs really eratically on tickover, I understand that this is caused by the fly wheel which on the 1.6's is actually too small, and this worsens as the car ages, Peugeot corrected this problem on the 1.9's with a larger fly wheel. The only thing I have heard of to smooth out tickover is an ecotec valve, which I can get hold of, but is there nothing else to be done?
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  I let a passenger out at an airport zebra crossing and received a penalty - should I ignore it? 16 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2017 I took a business visitor to Birmingham airport to catch a flight to Sweden. As I made my way around the perimeter road I had to stop at...
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  My insurance company botched repair work on my car - can you offer some advice? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C4 Picasso. It was kerbed and the front section of the nearside sill is badly damaged (metal crushed and torn up as far as to where it...
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  Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing...
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  Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 10 year old Jazz? 15 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth replacing the clutch on my 2015 Honda Jazz 1.4 at 82,000 miles or should I start to look elsewhere for a different car? The price of replacement...
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on a DSG gearbox? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed...
• Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 2015 - Two interim services in a row 21 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a Vauxhall Zafira tourer 2015 (DS65 JPY).  I also have an account with motor easy and the car has a Plan A 4-year warranty with them. The service and mot was due this weekend and the motor easy booking gave me two options to choose from at Halfords autocentre Chingford: Option 1: Vauxhall manufacture service £384 Option 2: basic service £129 I picked option 2 because I thought it was a main service not using Vauxhall products and oil etc.