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  • 172 - SLK roof update 12 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    forum is full of instances of this problem. I have informed HJ of the site and re contacted Mercedes customer care. Their last stance was the car is almost six years old....time I first got in touch...so tough. I asked if Mercedes cars were expected to come apart at 6 years old. Mercedes say the only
  • Dacia Sandero Stepway - Have I been sold old stock as new car ? 4 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    I picked up what I believed to be a new 2019 Dacia Sandero Stepway essential tce90 from a dealership this morning. When I got home and had a look through...
  • Buying a used Renault Megane - which engine is best? 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What is your opinion of the Renault Megane diesel 1.6? I am thinking of buying a 2008 or 2009 model.
  • Toyota Corolla - Help please, comfortable shocks recommendations 29 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    guys please can anybody help? I have a back injury, so it is paramount to me that I have a soft comfortable ride in my old car, a Toyota corolla. I have replaced the original leaking shocks, with KYB excel shocks, which I was told are the original
  • Will a non-BMW service invalidate my warranty? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My BMW X1 is almost a year old, but is not due to have a service until May 2015. If I get my local garage to change oil and filter (BMW parts), will the...
  • Eight year old Fiesta - should I keep or sell? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My son will be working abroad for six months. He has an 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with 80,000 miles and full service history. Is it worth tax and insuring...
  • Has towning my Galaxy caused damage? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My automatic Ford Galaxy was towed off the ground. I was told it was the alternator. Not so - the car starts but gears are not engaging properly. Is it...
  • Old Lexus damaged by my falling roof tiles whatnow 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Hi Ridge tiles came off my roof last night and landed on the bonnet of my lexusrx300 02 111k miles (below average condition body, due mot, warning light on  it might be the cat needs changed) I was thinking about getting rid of the car, but would insurance write it off, my ex
  • Comfortable replacement for my Legend needed 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've had a wonderful 2002 Honda Legend from new, and see that it may be nearing the end. Modern cars seem to have hip pinching seats, and harder ride -...
  • Is this Kia valuation about right? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a 2005 Kia Sportage 4WD with 45,000 miles on the clock and FSH for £4700 at an independent dealers. Does this vehichle have a chain...
  • When do I change the cam belt on my Signum? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What is the recommended interval to change the Cam belt on this Signum? Car is 5 years old and has done 80,000 miles. Just had service and MOT done and...
  • Rough running Corsa on a morning 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    On start up in mornings my Corsa 1.7 diesel idles rough for short while, then it clears itself. Afterwards it's fine all day long.
  • Volvo or Saab? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to but a three/four year old diesel. I want leather seats and a small saloon and after some research have settled on either a Volvo S40 SE...
  • Buying a Morgan 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy a V6 roadster from a main dealer. What discount can I expect on a used car of about four years old? What is the expected discount on...
  • Why am I getting an 'Engine Malfunction' warning in my Ford Mondeo? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Mondeo, five years old, 48,000 miles. A warning light appeared on my dash which signifies 'Engine Malfunction'. The car drives as normal,...
  • VAG/ Citroen/ Peugeot - Best diesel Estate/Hatchback for approx £1500. 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    but is seems that VAG engines are not that cheap in an Estate. I have seen a Xantia with £150,000 miles for this price. Is that a good model? What is a better diesel engine on a 10 year old Citroen/Mondeo or Peugeot car? I plan to drive 15-20K miles in a reliable, economical car
  • Where can I get spare parts for my 1989 Volkswagen Polo? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Where can I find a front near-side suspension leg complete with hub for a 1989 Volkswagen Polo C 1043cc?
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 08 1.6 petrol service 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    hi s.i.l. has just purchased a 1.6 ford focus but not yet picked up. it is just over 12 months old (8/3/08 first reg) and done just over 9000 miles. i told her it is due a sevice, she contacted the seller (wll known car supermarket) who told her that it will need a service, but they would not do
  • Service history dilemma 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    and is this going to be such an issue on a 7 yr old car?
  • Low Mileage - High Age Cambelts 23 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all, My partners March 02 Saxo VTR 1.6 has 21,000 miles on the clock and is 5 years old. Ive been thinking that the cambelts for these are to be safe best changed at 40,000. However she only clocks up about 5K per year and at that rate the cambalt is going to be 10 years old when due
 

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