Showing results in  Ask HJ [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  How do I prove that my new Fiat 500X has various electrical failures? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I leased a 4 month old FIAT 500X Cross Plus that had done 3200 miles. I was turning into a roundabout when the steering wheel locked and I could could...
• 
  What's the different between N1 and M1 vehicle classification? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Ford Transit Custom double cab to replace my old Volkswagen T5 Transporter Kombi. Why is the Volkswagen an M1 category and the Transit...
• 
  What causes common turbo failures on the Audi A6 diesel? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Against repeated advice in your column I decided to continue running my gorgeous Audi A6 diesel estate car beyond the three-year warranty period. 18 months...
• 
  Should I buy a used diesel? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Volvos with tremendous satisfaction since 1970, currently a V70 diesel estate, but now at 82 I am finding it difficult to get in and out...
• 
  Which used MPV for a baby? 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I don't like estates and 4.5m standard cars because they are difficult to maneuver in the big cities and I'm going to be a parent for the first time so...
• 
  Trading in for a coupe/ roadster 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a special edition 2002 Ford Focus Chic (3 door, full leather trim, done 79k miles) that I am thinking of trading in for a used coupe/roadster. I...
• 
  Buying a new car. What would you recommend? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Discovery with 80k on the clock and have been offered £12,500 as a trade in against a year old KIA Sorento KX2 with 11k on the clock. I...
• 
  How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first...
• 
  I bought a clocked Ford Galaxy through eBay - how should I proceed to get my money back? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 2007 I purchased through eBay a Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI with 98,000 miles on the clock for £4500.00. Having spent about £1500 in two years on various mechanical...
• 
  In stabiliity 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I write of my Mazda 3 that shows a DSC fault warning light. I had the fault analysed by a Mazda garage and found it to be Code C1288 Pressure transducer...
• 
  Forewarned 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some years ago your comments assisted my decision to buy a Berlingo in 2003. Subsequently, I upgraded to a C4 Picasso. I changed from the 2003 Berlingo...
• 
  What's a good replacement for a Lexus CT200h? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a replacement for a 12 year old Lexus CT200 which had all the bells and whistles in its day. We also have a Honda CR-V so don't need...
• 
  Where can I get parts for a Ford Puma? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I inherited my father-in-law's 1998 Ford Puma. It turned out to be very rusty throughout. Eventually, with welding and new front sub-frame, everything...
• 
  Which tyres for our Audi A4? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI which is almost six years old with just over 69,000 miles. The rear tyres are approaching replacement after 36,000 miles...
• 
  audi A3 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Considering purchase of used A3 say 2/3 years old. Must be auto and 5 door possibly petrol but not opposed to diesel. As there are so many A3's in the...
• 
  Is there any way of keeping my Citroen C3 Picasso's radio on when the ignition is off? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just replaced my Citroen Xsara Picasso with a new Citroen C3 Picasso HDI VTR+ (influenced by your review). I am extremely pleased with it apart...
• 
  Rusty New Land Rover Defender - 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In July last year at 10 months old my new Land Rover Defender was returned to Lancaster Land Rover in Reading due to a number of rust and paint issues,...
• 
  Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered...
• 
  Crime and pushing it 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Back in August we were returning from a holiday in Derbyshire with our daughter and our two granddaughters, when I was caught in a speed-trap in the village...
• 
  My insurer paid out a false claim, leaving me with higher premiums - what can I do? 23 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  While sorting out insurance for my new car, I've been informed by my new insurer that there's a claim on my insurance for an incident that was reported...