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Disc con so late 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new Mk IV Golf in October 1988. At a service in early 2001 at 40,000 miles the VW garage said all 4 discs were worn and wanted lots of money... -
How much is my Volvo P1800 worth? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1963 P1800, one of the last vehicles to come out of the Jenson Factory. The bodywork is in pretty good condition for the age as is the interior.... -
What's the best battery charger? 12 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have an Exide Premium 030 75AH battery fitted to a 1999 Lexus LS400. I need to know what battery chargers are most suitable to maintain good battery... -
I've found a car I like but don't like the last bit of the number plate - can the dealer change it? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've found a car I like but don't like the last bit of the number plate (KLL) - it looks like kill. Can the dealer change the number plate for me? It's... -
How common are electronic handbrake failures? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Tiguan, but I'm concerned about the electronic handbrake. I know someone who had a Tiguan roll down a hill after he... -
What's wrong with the engine of my BMW 1 Series 1.4? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 118i 1.4 auto. Issue is, there is a noticeable change in engine noise and slight vibration in steering wheel between 1800 and 2000rpm. Even... -
Will small wheels improve the ride on my Peugeot 207 CC? 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros, which I have owned from new. The car runs on 17-inch wheels with low profile tyres, which can result in a bumpy ride... -
Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models... -
Want to buy a used car but HPI check shows outstanding finance 26 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Honda CR-V through a nationwide dealer. Last week I found one that looks good value. However, the HPI check shows it as having outstanding... -
Can I reject my Nissan Qashqai over loss of power? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error... -
BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the... -
Excessive road noise on BMW X1 - how can I fix it? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with... -
What's the fuel economy like in the Octavia 1.8 petrol? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has told me not to buy the Skoda Octavia with the 1.8 petrol engine. He's a tax drive and said economy for this engine is as low as 25mpg.... -
Consequences of using AdBlue in an Eolys DPF system? 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I went to my local independent garage with a fuel additive warning on the dashboard. They topped it up but the engine management light came back on. I... -
Peugeot 206 SW - when should I change the glow plugs? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Peugeot 206 SW with a 2.0 HDi engine. It has 72,000 miles on the clock, mostly on long motorway trips, and has been maintained according... -
Renault Kangoo warning light 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My van is a Renault Kangoo (2009) with 80,000 miles on the click. It was last serviced 10 months ago at 75,000 miles. This morning when I started the... -
Replacing Xsara Picasso - what should I buy? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used car to replace a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI. Due to numerous problems with turbo seals and injectors, the car... -
Are newer cars really safer? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford Focus new in 2003 intending to keep it for a long time. Now 10 years on I am wondering if safety and crash protection has moved on enough... -
Should I keep my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 1.8 manual Chevrolet Orlando with 10,000 miles on the clock in April 2013 for £7500. However, I’ve just heard that Chevrolet is planning... -
Will Honda launch a new Accord model in the UK anytime soon? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering replacing my current Honda Accord 2.0 petrol Ex, auto. Do you know if Honda have any plans to bring a new Accord model to the UK?