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  • Ford Fiesta Zetec 2007 - Ford Fiesta off centre steering 6 May 2017 (Forum)
    wheel to go straight. You end up going left.  I've recently done a little bit of work to the car, a major service and most important, the brakes. I'm a young engineering student hence undertook the work myself. The discs and pads on the front have been changed, cleaned up the guide pins
  • Can I force Volkswagen to help with an ABS/ESP fault on my Golf? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a fault with the ESP and ABS lights coming on intermittently in my Golf, and the car starts to jerk and brake on its own accord when the ESP light...
  • Dodgy brakes on my used MX-5 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    At the end of August I purchased a 2002 Mazda MX5 (SJ52 MLK) from IS Cars Ltd in Hertfordshire. The car was sold to me in 'Good Condition'. The car came...
  • Should I specify the Standard or Sport suspension when I order my new Audi A1 TFSI Sport? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two...
  • Wheel meat again 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    To protect my alloy wheels from the ravages of winter salt and brake dust I use Poorboys Wheel Sealant, a soft paste, which is easy to apply and buff off....
  • Is it normal for the Renault Scenic's electric parking brake to fail after 70,000 miles? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Renault Grand Scenic four years ago when it was nearly new. I did lots of research, noted your comments, and still have the copy of your...
  • Whats the penalty for tailgating 25 Sep 2022 (Forum)
    .It was a 40 road and the guy in front was barely doing 30 so I was quite close, hoped he would just speed up. Well he didn't he did the opposite he randomly kept braking and going down to 20. My fault for following him too closely . Say if he reported me. Could I then counter report saying he
  • Is the SsangYong Rexton a reliable tow car? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    is the SsamYong rexton a reliable towcar
  • automatic cars and pedal confusion 3 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    Reading about the terrible case of the the 2 poor ladies knocked down and killed by an 87 year old motorist who floored the accelerator instead of the brake while driving in reverse.. This is not an uncommon problem with drivers who only use the right foot to brake and accelerate,how
  • Peugeot 508 - peugeot 508 2012 2.2l starting failure 30 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    any errors. The towing service checked the battery and then the car went crazy - showed all imaginable errors (from tires to brake system). It looked something like electronic short-circuit. Even the psrking brake didn't turn off for like 10 tries.    Did anyone
  • Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Are there any cars on the market which are automatic and have the handbrake on the right?
  • Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Is insurance on automatic cars more expensive than manual? If so, why?
  • Peugeot 107 3 Door Urban - Was mine the only crap one then? 11 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Bought 08/08, 2 years old full dealer service history. 18,000miles Clutch Failed; Water Leak into boot floor/spare wheel well - tool kit rusted; Water Pump failed; Front Discs & Brake Pads "80% worn" and need replacement next service; Rear Brakes, same; Exhaust blowing - front and back box
  • Vauxhall Corsa c - have i paid for work unecessarily? 22 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    my friend took my 2001 corsa to ats euromaster and ended up having new brake shoes and handbrake cable altered. I have no receipt showing what has actually been done or replaced, only the mot and cost me £100 plus £25 for the mot. When I looked at work I had done previously
  • Best small automatic for disabled adaptation? 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My mum needs to buy a small automatic for disabled adaptation. She needs something with rain sensing wipers and automatic headlights. She currently drives...
  • Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?...
  • Peugeot 306 HDI D-turbo - Rubbing/vibration noise offside front. 13 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    , and increases in severity and volume when turning right during driving or braking. I have likened this noise and feel to a slighly buckled wheel or a warped brake disc  but the discs and pads have just been renewed and the noise appeared during a long drive. When
  • Honda CRV 2.0i VTEC ES - Any Advice 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    a great car and very spacious. Pick-up in about a week.  I was wondering if anyone has any experience of this car and any tips for what to watch out for, such as, oil top up, brakes etc as some reviews mention that the car can use a bit of oil and can be a little heavy on brakes,  but i'm
  • From the daily mail - kwik fit 15 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    brake check' and 'free tyre check'. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article
  • Why is the Passat more expensive than the equivalent Octavia? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I've about £12k to spend on either an Octavia or Passat estate. Why is the Volkswagen more expensive. Is it just the badge?
 

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