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  Buying a new SUV - Duster or Yeti 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster or a Soda Yeti. I do about 7000 miles a year and would like an economical car with low road tax and a reasonable...
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  Why does our Ford Fiesta suffer from a flat battery? 27 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in-law has a Ford Fiesta 1.0 litre EcoBoost on a two year PCP plan with a major Ford Dealer. Over the last 18 months the AA has recovered...
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  What's the best used car for 120 mile commute? 18 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car with great fuel economy for my 120 mile per day commute. It must be reliable, comfortable and suitable for my family. Budget circa £8000,...
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  How can I check the age of my car? 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently viewed a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 70,000 on the clock. The dealer selling the car claims to have bought it from a main dealer, but a...
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  Should I keep or sell my Mk2 Golf? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 1990 Volkswagen Golf from new in September 1990. It has alloy wheels, sunroof, radio cassette, CD player and 113,000 miles on the clock. It...
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  Can I use summer tyres below 7 degrees centigrade? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As an expat Canadian, I am well used to the notion of winter tyres. I was listening to a programme on Radio 4 this morning on the subject and an "expert"...
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  My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights...
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 04 2.0HDI 110 se - Turbo Hisses like mad 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  the internal fusebox as all the fuses seem to be fine? If not, would i need a new display unit or could it be a wiring fault as it has had a new radio fit by the previous owner (was wondering if it was in any way linked to the wiring of the factory fit radio?) Thanks in advance to anybody who can help me out
• UK bans any use of mobile phones while driving 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/17/uk-bans-any-use-of-mobile-phones-while-driving I hold the phone in my hands whilst driving. I do use the phone for sat nav and sometimes for music (and occasionally internet radio). In my car, there is a place I keep it, but it is n't
• VW Eos TDI Sport 2.0l 2010 - Eos Bluetooth Issue 1 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  I cant connect to the bluetooth. I have a RCD 310 radio and Bluetooth is selected 'on'. In the MFD Menu there is no option for 'phone'. I have tried clicking the factory resets in the MFD menu. I've read about having to unpair the existing phone and people saying you need to connect
• Peugeot 308 SW - Battery completely dead 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I think I know the answer to this question already but it's always good to ask. My car is a ten year old 308sw diesel. Unlocked my car with the remote, got in, turned the ignition - one click and - not even a flicker of power. No interior light, no radio, definitely no engine turn. My
• Ford Fiesta 2003 - Speedometer fault 26 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2003 petrol fiesta NON ABS model has a problem where the speedometer flicks between the actual speed and the far end of the guage e.g. at 70 MPH it will constantly flick all over between 70 and 140 mph!  This also effects the auto volume on the radio.  I'm
• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Is this oil leak a problem? 17 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Hello All, We're looking to purchase a Mercedes Sprinter and have seen one which we're interested in. After a thorough inspection yesterday we've picked up on a few issues - back door catch broken off, side door doesn't lock, radio screen isn't working and what looks like some leaking oil
• VW Golf VR6 - Claim against Halfords for breaking my Car 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Not for publication Hello, In Aug 2016 Halfords tried to fit a new radio into my Golf and burnt out the live feed wire, resulting in significant damage to the wiring loom, rendering my car undriveable and uneconomical to repair. I'm currently in discussions with them over
• LDV Maxus - What a dreadful van 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  the place. Mirrors are rubbish, engine is noisy, radio is like an old transistor thing, it's like been put in the driving seat of a Mk1 Transit but without the presitigious badge. I have absolutely nothing positive to say about this van at all. Bring back my lovely Transporter asap PLEASE!!!!
• Focus ST3 2015 - Ford Sync2 Infotaiment 11 May 2016 (Forum)
  Had no problems with this car until I got in it today. Loud hiss coming from dash like high pressure gas escaping, like opening a gas cylinder wide open. Goes off with the volume knob and is across all radio stations as well as DAB and FM channels. Any one on here have the same car and experienced
• C200 Kompressor 3 dr manual coupe 20,000 miles - Mercedes antenna repair 2 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  My central locking and radio mal-functioned.  Car is 8 years old.  Mercedes tell me antenna has malfunctioned and only way to check is to remove (and probably replace) rear windscreen at over £800 plus VAT.  Have already paid over £90 for diagnostic and key battery
• Ford focus or Suzuki Ignis - Which do I get rid of? 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  , radio/cd not working, paintwork on the bonnet very faded. The focus is mine, the ignis is my wifes, I am not bothered as whichever one we keep will be the wifes. Thanks in advance.
• Mitsubishi Colt 5-door DiD Diesel 2006 - Variable brilliance of Digital Dash Display 15 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 Diesel DiD CZ2 automated manual Colt. Over the last few months the digital dashboard display (radio, temperature, mpg info etc) has been getting progressively dimmer. Sometimes full brilliance, then nothing, back to half brilliance, then barely visible, full
• Polo, Fiesta, Fabia or 3cyl Hyundai i20 iMarch '15 - optimum new car, for 5000 city miles per annum 5 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  With a 1.2TSI (Vw/SAkoda) or a Ford 1.0 Ecoboost or Hyundais new yet to be introduced 1.0 3 cyl. Or indeed perhaps a Toyota Yaris 1.333 petrol All in nominally SE spec, with no metallic paint minimal extras, but a full size spare wheel and steering wheel controls for radio