What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Refine by channel: Forum (7373) Ask HJ (2951) News (2388) Article (70) productReview (62) Good Garages (50) roadtest (31) Classics Reviews (16) FAQs (13) Reviews (13)
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Citroen ZX 1.9 Diesel - Citroen zx, grumbling noise at low speed. 14 Dec 2010 (Forum)
Recently the car has exibited a grumbling drone at speeds below 30mph and only when coasting or as the car slows when turning. I have noticed that the noise is affected by steering and seemed to be coming from the offside. Remembering that I had done the o/s wheel bearing about 18 -
Would you recommend the Volvo XC90 or Audi Q7 to replace my BMW 530D? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2004 BMW 530D that I bought almost two years ago for £11,500. A new arrival in the family necessitates increasing size of the car.... -
Bad seats mean I need to sell my Avensis 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have an '07 Diesel Toyota Avensis 2.2. The front passenger seat is not adjustable for lumbar reshape and seat flatness, but only back tilt... -
Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this... -
Ford s-max - Ford S-max reconditioned engine woes 25 Feb 2014 (Forum)
Hi all, we are seeking some advice re our broken car! Our 2.5 petrol s-max suffered a terminal engine issue last june(2013) requiring either a new engine or reconditioning the existing engine. We chose to recondition because a new engine was more than -
HGF 150 miles from home. Fantastic! 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
We all know how it goes. If something?s going to go wrong, it?ll do it at the most inopportune moment imaginable. I suppose it was almost inevitable, that after 5 years in the family (and nearly 13 on the road) that the car was going to break down in a big way. Coming back from a day trip -
The Gatso king speaks 8 Feb 2002 (Forum)
Visitor February 6th 2002. Report begins??.. Brunstrom on speeding. Richard Brunstrom is fond of citing 19th century philosopher John Stuart Mill?s views on civil liberty ? that people?s freedoms should only be constrained to prevent them harming others. ?If you choose to damage your body -
XBR - Why buy a whole new replacement part ? 21 Sep 2019 (Forum)
Interesting article in Autocar about Kieran Manning who develops cheap but effective kits to repair anything from wing mirror s to door handles. -
Is this non-standard plate format legal? 1 Aug 2019 (Forum)
This is the standard format, as we all know: https://i.imgur.com/jBQRvSZ.png Are we able to add small spaces between the two 0's and the final A? Such as: https://i.imgur.com/TaEMDn7.png -
Careless or what? 5 Feb 2019 (Forum)
So we have a 97 yr old driving out of a drive onto a main road and hits A car on the main road Driver subject to eyesight test? Possible charge of s section 3 due care? Ummmmmmm -
VW - VW Transporter Owner tells it like it is 14 Dec 2015 (Forum)
Transporter owner takes VW to task https://www.dropbox.com/s/mr01534g1u35457/vwtransport.jpeg?dl=0 More effective than complaining on social media I'd say -
suzuki jimny vs daihatsu terios vs fiat sedici 27 Nov 2015 (Forum)
Another 4x4 question ... basic 4x4... anyone particularly pro/anti the jimny,terios,sedici... around 2002 model(s) Thanks -
Ford - Ford 5000 RDS Keycode 7 Nov 2012 (Forum)
Hi Just bought a Ford 5000RDS stereo for my transit, but the code I've been given with the unit doesn't work. S/no is M164789. Can anyone help please? Cheers, Terry -
Ford Fusion2 - water problem 29 Aug 2010 (Forum)
dear john, i just bought ford fuision2,tdci it;s losing water, can:t see any leaks anywhere,and temp..stays normal. please advise what it can be. thank you..... -
Oil change? Too difficult? 14 Aug 2009 (Forum)
Here`s one person who won`t be handing over large chunks of money for oil changes. I`ve never been more impressed by a mechanic and tutor... http://tinyurl.com/l53sx4 -
Seem to be lacking a little traction.... 4 Jan 2009 (Forum)
Luckily no-one hurt but you have to wonder kind of driver this guy is when he comes out with: "I didn't initially realise the car was up in the air." http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1088349_drivers_lucky_escape -
Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - Common rail? 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
There always seems to be discussion about CR diesels causing problems with pumps going wrong etc, but volvo D5's seem to be more reliable or am i imagining it. -
Mazda Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007) - Repair manual required 29 Sep 2007 (Forum)
Anyone know if there is a Haynes or similar repair manual for the Mazda 2. If not would the manual for a ford fiesta be any use? Thanks obbig s -
megane - cig lighter fuse 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
cannot find the fuse for the cigarette lighter, i can see all the other options or pictures for different parts but cannot find cig-lighter. Renault migane 1.6 `S' Redg. Please help -
peugeot 306 td airbag light 6 Jul 2006 (Forum)
I have a peugeot 306 td it as a problem with the airbag warning light flashing i would be grateful if any one could enlighten me on a probable cause thank`s..