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Expanding family needs larger car 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Due to an expanding family it is time to get a larger car, preferably 7 seater. The current 0% finance offer from Toyota seems attractive on the Verso... -
What large car? 3 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 seven-seat E-class has finally reached the end of the road as the suspension needs serious work (probably as a result of speed bumps that blight... -
Van with most reliable automatic transmission? 5 Sep 2011 (Forum)
I'm after a van to convert into a camper. Unfortunately it has to be automatic. This may not be entirely accurate, but from the sources I have read thus far. Vw t4's had chocolate box transmissions, the t5's took until 2005 to sort most problems out. 2005-2009 aren't any great shakes -
Buying a used X5 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol... -
BMW R 1100 S motorcycle insurance. - Direct Dial won't acknowledge that I exist. 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
I need details of my NCB from Direct Dial for a policy that lapsed and I instructed them not to renew in May of this year. They now say that they no record... -
Renault Megane stalling 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2006 Renault Megane Sport has a chronic stalling problem, worse after filling with petrol. The garage seems unable to pinpoint the problem. It has... -
Any really - relates to Ford Focus though - Alloy wheels 28 May 2011 (Forum)
I am currently on the look out for a Ford Focus Zetec S with the upgraded alloy weels, privacy glass and satnav. I am also after the 2.0 engine. This combination seems to be difficult to find within my price range. Infact impossible at the moment. I can only seem to find the upgraded models -
Volkswagen Passat S 1.9 TDI 98R - Not able to get any speed up, no acceleration 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
When driving my car I'm not able to accelerate as I used to. I can put my foot right to the floor and it doesn't go any faster. Going up hills is a very... -
Petrol in a diesel tank 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I put in 26 litres of petrol in my 2.7 S type diesel Jaguar. Having realised this I then filled up to the tanks capacity (about 66 litres)with diesel.... -
What's happened to my Volvo V50's gearbox? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm stranded locally in my 2007 Volvo V50 with no bite on the gears. The clutch has not gone to the floor like it does when it's dead, and the gears still... -
Renault Laguna S reg Hatch - Door jammed on Renault Laguna 18 Jul 2010 (Forum)
Hi I have already posted about this problem with no luck as yet BUT could anyone tell me..... if there was an electrical problem with the C/L should... -
Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220... -
Why does my Vauxhall Astra 1.7's gearbox crunch when I engage first gear? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi crunches hard when changing into first gear unless I hold the clutch down for a few seconds. It seems as though the clutch... -
Untyring effort 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
The tyres for my car should be 225/55/16 95W. Unfortunately the tyre supplier has fitted 225/55/16 95V. Would this affect my insurance? -
MINImatic 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which, please, if any is the best MINI engine to combine with auto transmission? -
Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 98 3.0 One cooling fan not working 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
Hello y'all It seems my n/s cooling fan is not working. Neither fan appears to come on when I would expect them on at slow speed, only the o/s fan comes on full speed when temp gets over 90ish. From reading other threads it seems major possibilities are either the one fan is dead (open circuit -
The Shining 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate advice on maintenance of new car bodywork/what product(s)would you recommend to build up a barrier on paintwork to help withstand chips/weather... -
SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.6 s Gearbox disaster at just 62k miles 16 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Last week whilst driving steadily along a country lane the gearbox on my Seat Leon gave up... the transmission specialist's report noted that the Cross... -
Doors to manual 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
I`ve thought of central locking on small two door cars like our 1.9D Mk2 Punto as being unnecessary rubbish for years. Forced to have it as it was standard spec (another reason for buying the van without it) on the car - and that was that, just had to tolerate it. On it`s dozens of openings -
Soot in the oil - via the EGR valve your views? 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
to Meadowhall and back and changed the oil and filter - using Shell Rimula R4. I`ve normally done 3,000 oil changes (filthy old IDI engine) which are half service interval and the cams and cambox were clean (black oil accepted) no sludge or cam surface wear, at 56,000 miles It`s occurred to me