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  • Can I recommend S&H Autos of Bromsgrove for your good garages listings? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    An excellent and willing garage. Had a front coil spring break on Friday 3pm just prior to Bank Holiday weekend. Called in unnanounced. They put a guy...
  • Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.6 snapped spring and creaking noise. 25 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    Over the last few days I have noticed a creaking noise from the steering, I have also found that the creaking happens when I bounce the front of the car. Also the noise is also apparent when turning the wheels with the front of the car on axle stands. The noise appears to be comming from the o/s
  • S-Max vs Honda FRV 12 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    Didn't want to go off at a tangent on the other S-Max thread. I drove an FRV (2.2 diesel) 6 adults up last night. Pretty impressive, and a very reasonable indicated 43MPG on 100 mile A road route - car had done 300 miles - for all those people with consumption issues on Accord. However it did
  • Ford S-Max ignition fault 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Recently took delivery of a brand new Ford S-Max 1.8tdci Zetec. Its a fabulous car but has been let down by a string of minor trim and fitting faults, all of which have been sorted by the supplying dealership. However one fault still persists, which is that if you do not turn and hold
  • power loss - Merc C240 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Car - Merc C240, 91,000 miles. 1998 vintage, automatic 5-speed. Problem: Round town or city, the car is fine. But on the motorway or dual carriageway it\'s a different story. It will cruise along at 70 fine, no problems, but when I start to overtake it\'s not very energetic. It will change down
  • Nostalgia 17 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    A curious thing nostalgia. Music, vehicles, good times or even the opposite sex can set us off on a brief but pleasant trip! Two particular vehicles often come to mind when I'm in reflective mood: 1 A 3 wheeler wooden van of 40's - 50's vintage. The van had a single wheel at the front located
  • Over 70's driving licence renewal-question 23 Jun 2021 (Forum)
      I have successfully applied on line for a renewal of my over 70's licence and received an e-mail confirming receipt of the application. Fine. Let's see how long it takes given the current climate. There was an instruction in the on line application process to now cut up my
  • Ford S-MAX - Which family car? £18k budget, second hand. 21 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hello all,  Looking to purachse a larger second car - sniffing around the S-max, Tiguan, Tucson, Hr-V/similar 2 adults, 2 kids and a dog. Mainly town driving, with extended motorway jaunts during half-terms, etc (400 miles approx), during the week, however, I doubt it will do
  • Why isn't the nearside indicator working on my 1996 Audi A4? 9 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Nearside indicator isn't working on my 1996 Audi A4. The hazard lights are okay. I've changed the hazard relay switch but the nearside indicator still...
  • S-Type battery warning light stuck on 11 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2004 Jaguar S-Type diesel has a battery warning light on all the time on the dash. I've fitted a new battery, but the light hasn't gone off. Any ideas?
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Coupe 2006 Kompressor - O/S heated mirror on all the time 28 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    Driver's mirror has clouded over so ordered a new one.  It's meant to operate with the heated rear window I understand.  Just driven about and noticed it's warm despite being heated rear being switched off ... maybe this has made it go in to decline?  The n/s one doesn't
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 S 2006 - Exhaust Gas Warning Lamp & EPC warning lights 24 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    , I am just new to driving world. I purchased VW Golf 1.4 S 2006 model. I observed when I switched on the engine, it shows Exhaust Gas Warning Lamp & EPC warning lights.  However, when I start engine they both just disappear.  I have no idea
  • Audi A4 S-line or BMW 3 M-Sport - Negotiating Discount on Used Cars 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Having had a company car for the last 15 years a change of job means I need to purchase my next car. I am looking at 2.0L diesel either an Audi A4 S-Line or a BMW M-Sport.  I am looking to spend around £18k. So how much can I realistically expect to haggle off the cost
  • How do I unlock my 2002 Volkswagen Sharan's radio? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    How do I unlock my 2002 Volkswagen Sharan's radio?
  • How do I change my Toyota MR2's fog lamp bulbs? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    How do I access my Mk3 Toyota MR2's fog lamps to change the bulbs?
  • Volkswagon Touran - Tyre Sealent 3 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    ? y ? r ? e ? ? s
  • MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - 02 1.6 - not starting after stored for a month 7 May 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, I am after some advise after storing my brother's Mini Cooper S in my garage. I moved it into the garage a month or so ago and it started no problem but I went to move this weekend and it wouldn't start. All the dash lights came on and it made a clicking sound when I turned the key
  • Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - 2003 2.4ivetec type s - Fitting LPG 11 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Hello, does anyone have any information on fitting an LPG kit to a 2003 honda accord 2.4i vtec type s. Not taking into account the cost of the kit etc, Is there any reason it wouldn't work, I have been looking on the net at different kits and one company does a sequetial kit, with independant
  • power steering going on my S reg astra. 21 May 2007 (Forum)
    Went to go shopping today in my mark 4 s reg Astra 1.8 cd model its only done 82k miles with fsh and when i turn the corner the power steering deceided not to work! Heavy or what! Anyway I stopped the car turn off ignition ect then went to restart and now works fine again!!?? I thought the belt had
  • S-Max vs Verso 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Having researched etc many MPVs we have narrowed down our choice to 2 cars. The Ford S-Max and the Toyota Corolla Verso. The one 'need' we have is that we need three child car seats in a row and an added bonus is the 6th/7th seats for grandparents! Does anyone know which we should buy?! Does
 

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