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  Why does my air con sometimes blow warm air? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Transit Custom's air con is cold, but sometimes goes warm. There's no pattern to it. It's had a new relay and regas. When it's warm the fan isn't...
• FIAT Panda - Brake Pad Shims Query 9 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  the piston mating face, wire brushed the caliper to remove all the caked on rubbish, but I still can't get the brake pads to fit with the shims. My query is whether I actually need the shims at all? I've read that they are needed, others have said they have run without shims with no problem, I've
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  Is it a good idea to have a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Would you advise having a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG?
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  Is there anything, other than long runs, that can clean a DPF? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What year were DPFs introduced by Ford and Vauxhall. Also is there anything out there that can really clean them, apart from long drives?
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Large chain car audio/spare parts 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  they may need to run a wire from something that comes on with the ingnition or run a line from unused fuse box! I didn't like the sound of that too much so gave the unit back. It was a very good deal for the stereo (£70) so I did some research on ford forum websites and it transpires you
• berlingo 2.0 hdi 2004 - intermittent fault. 2 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  hi all.   i have a problem with my berlingo 2.0 hdi 2004. it runs great, quite pokey for a diesel, no problems at all except it's a poor starter in winter, but i've just fitted a very heavy duty battery (had to midify the battery tray and re-locate a few things
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  Burbling from cooling system 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Jaguar S-Type diesel and noticed a burbling sound from the cooling system. It usually lasts a couple of minutes then stops. The...
• 2007 ford ranger 3.0 diesel auto - Fird ranger Cuts out and will not rev by 2000 rpm 9 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Had this vehicle 5 years and it has always been sensitive to fuel filters. It will cut out but always restart immediately then run for another few miles before it happens again, this can also happen going around left hand sharp bends. It also only runs properly if the fuel filler cap
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  Buying a used CLK - are they more trouble than they're worth? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My old Rover 25 has terminally broken. I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Avant Garde automatic petrol by a family member for £4000. The car might...
• Peugeot 207 - Engine warning light 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with the latest problem on my wife's car? It's a 2012 Peugeot 207 (95) 1.4 petrol and last week the engine warning light came on even though the car was running normally. My wife averages 200 miles per week and does her twice weekly trip of 90 miles  on a fast dual carriage
• Buying advice needed: Family car - thinking ahead 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  haul run up the M40 to my parents in Oxford. I'd like to long drives in France each year, but my wife isn't keen.   I'm happy to buy a nearly new or 3 year old vehicle which I would run till it falls ot pieces. During the life of the next vehicle I expect to do university runs
• Mazda 2 - Mazda 2 1.4 Diesel - Cutting out when cold 8 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I have just bought a cheap late 2003 Mazda 2 1.4 diesel with 100,000 miles which I believe is based on the Fiesta 1.4 TDCi engine.  I have an issue where I start the car first thing in the morning and it runs for about 2 seconds.  It then cuts out and will not start.  If I prime
• Vauxhall Signum 2006 1.9 cdti 120 - Seized engine after clutch failure? 31 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi - just seeing if anyone recognises these symptoms/can suggest next steps. Biting point become high on the car. Whilst driving it, the clutch starting to crunch away and the clutch pedal sank, screeching noise followed by me rolling to the side of the road. Engine run sweetly before
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  Buying a used BMW M3 for £25k - which model is best? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to retire and feel like treating myself to a real car having driven company rubbish over the years, I have had 10+ years of motor sport experience...
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  Engine destroyed after running out of oil - is the garage to blame? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I put my Saab in for a service recently after noticing a change in engine noise following a long journey. The garage told me the car had no oil and replaced...
• Renault Clio - Renault Clio engine shutsdown 24 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, my daughter has a 2002 Clio 1.4 Auto. It runs fine for about an hour, then an engine light comes on and it drops power completely... very dangerous on the highway. If you stop and restart the car it seems to reset and run OK for a while then does the same thing... could be related to temp
• 2001 peugeot 206 1.4i - engine managment light 13 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  i own a 2001 peugeot 206 1.4i , i was driving it along the road all fine then the eml ( engine managment light ) came on and the car was also running a bit rough , so i did the wise one to make sure that what i thought was wrong with the was right and called the rac , the rac arrived ask what
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  Buying a reliable and economical car 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am retiring in a few weeks and want to change my car. I currently own a Volkswagen Passat diesel, but want something completely different after a run...
• Ford Mondeo estate 2006 Tdci 130 - Mondeo diesel - smoke on startup 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  2-litre Tdci, 47k miles, mixed use including local, long motorway trips and towing. The car was serviced by the book until about 4 years old, and annually since then. All done by local Ford dealer. Last service a month ago. Car starts first time and runs well, with plenty of power and nicely
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  Large load during the running-in period 18 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Finally I got my new Audi Q7 last month (with 19-inch wheels, thank you for your suggestion). It has about 800km on the clock, and still in the running-in...