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• S-reg Clio Air-Bag light on 15 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Took car for MOT yesterday , noticed A/B warning light was on . Car needed tyres for MOT . Customer phones this morning saying A/B light is on . There's...
• MINI Options 11 May 2004 (Forum)
  I\'m looking at getting myself a new Mini. I can either get a regular Cooper, or stretch to a pretty poverty-spec Cooper S. Has anyone any idea how this will affect residuals. A/C is a £700 option and I\'m concerned that not having it will make it harder to shift a few years down the line
• New Micra 53 plate 1.2 S Auto (EPAS) 24 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I've only had the car for 2 weeks (previously pre reg). Already in the workshop - noise from the ignition when switched to ON or START. Apparantely garage...
• V8s, boxers, V6s why sound nice? 1 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  While out for a walk this morning I couldn't help noticing a scooby drive past and thought it sounded quite nice. This got me wondering why V8's and to a lesser extent V6's soounds so appealing. There must be a scientific explanation somewhere why an offbeat V8 burble sounds pleasing. Something
• polo wishbone 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  i have been given the job of getting a family friend\'s polo up to roadworthy condition, as it has been woefully neglected over the past year or so! its had an MOT and failed, amongst other things, on an unbonded rear bush on o/s wishbone - my question is, can you just change the bushes or do you
• Seat Leon S TDi 90bhp 21 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone answer me a couple of Leon related questions? 1- Does it have a diesel powered interior heater to overcome the slow warmup of TDi engines? 2-...
• One for the Citroën fans 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  A car seen for sale (not mine) in the Autotrader.... 1994 CITROEN XM DIESEL AUTOMATIC, 1994, black, 5 door, 6 months tax, long MoT, 4x e/w, c/l, p/s, a few knocks & dents, hence excellent price. £395. beautys & beasts Price: £395 Black? Diesel? Automatic? Dents? Anyone else think this ad
• Peugeot 207 1.6Hdi 110bhp Sport - 35,095miles - DPF Removal 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  put things right after the shambolic & unprofessional work carried out by s******* Ltd, my car would still have error codes on its dash; would have failed all MOTs & probably also suffered irreparable damage
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  Should I specify 18-inch wheels on my new Audi Q5? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took a test drive in a new Audi Q5. The S Line version seems to have the equipment and extras that I would prefer but only comes with 19-inch...
• 60 years of local car sales 20 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Whilst out walking (try to do 5 miles a day) got to thinking about the new car dealers in town back in the 60’s compared to now and its rather surprised me considering how many more cars are bought now compared to 60 years ago. Back in 1960 the town had a population
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  How much is my 2003 Honda Civic worth? 6 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned since new 2003 Honda Civic 2.0l Type S. It is a great car but I am aware that it will probably soon need work doing to it as it has done 112,000...
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  Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop...
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  Which Porsche will depreciate the least? 26 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of committing a large amount of cash (for me) on a special car to enjoy in my retirement. Which of the following three cars which I am considering...
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  Should I sell on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type diesel before maintenance becomes expensive? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 S-Type Jaguar diesel Sport auto with 84,000 miles on the clock. It is in good condition with full Jaguar service history and one previous...
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  Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller...
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  S-Max of discontent 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Ford S-Max a year or so ago with runflat tyres. Before people go for this option, I think they should bear in mind that they cost much more,...
• Positive (only) aspects of UK motoring 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  in towards the City - he`s wearing an all enveloping cape that covers him from the neck down - and the working parts of his powered wheelchair - just leaving the wheels exposed. He looks incredibly vulnerable as he takes the spray and rain - but the City is only 10 minutes or so away and on arrival he
• Audi A7 Sportback - 7 Speed S-Tronic Gearbox Service Time. 4 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if anyone could guide me to a reliable Garage/Workshop in the Leeds area for the above job? I'm almost at 78k, and it needs doing....
• Honestjohn’s Motoring Agony Column 08-02-2020 Part 2 15 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  “Scrubbers” The cure for crabbing C43’s is switch to 18” wheels. MB paid for mine when I complained about the behaviour of the car on 19s. They provided the alternate fitment MB wheels and tyres FOC. I still have them as the new owner of my 3yr old C43 preferred the look of the original fit 19’s
• Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S Line Cabriolet 2dr - Audi A4 Engine seizes due to oil starvation 21 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I’m looking at getting a car and I’ve been told the following: Damage to the sump, caused oil starvation to the cam and now does not start How...