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• Ford Focus 1.6 Elle (02 Plate) - Is this Ford Focus 02 worth it? 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  be a power steering leak as the reservoir was empty   MOT advisories: - Exhaust back box has minor hole causing exhaust fumes to leak - Brake pipes slightly corroded - Brake discs are worn but not severely - Bushes are worn but no excessive movement
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  Rev counter problems with Citroen C3 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Citroen C3 1.2 VTI (petrol) three months ago and have noticed that when pressing the accelerator and pushing the revs up to between 1000-2000rpm...
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  Can I use a spacesaver tyre on a Fiat Abarth 500? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Fiat Abarth 500 (July 2013) which has no spare wheel. It's on 195/45/R16s and I've been given a new Ford Ka spacesaver S135/80/B14....
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  Buying a motorhome - will low mileage damage it? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to buy a diesel powered motorhome for use mainly between April and September. What advice do you have regarding lack of use during the winter period...
• Ford Mondeo - mk2 mondeo 1.8 verona mot emission please help 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  please help, i took my car for its mot on monday, tester was off sick so they offered me a free pre mot so we could get it ready, new number plate, rear shocker and adjust back brakes, all done. took up this morning and its failed, broken front coil spring corroded brake pipes ( we can do those
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  Gearbox issue with a Peugeot Boxer camper? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a motor caravan on a Peugeot "Boxer" 2.5TD chassis, circa 1996. The gearbox has recently been replaced. Now, if after driving for some miles and...
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  BMW wheel corrosion 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed the alloy wheels on my BMW E91 320d have corroded three years and three months after I bought the car from new. The wheels have been well looked...
• VW - Intermittent Throttle problem - Main Dealer Servic 12 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  pedal and coils, I saw one obscure post about a similar problem on another make suggesting that a brake pedal switch could cause a problem. So I bought a new one and fitted it and the problem has disappeared. Now the interesting thing is that the switch that was on there is not vw
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  Who is liable to repair these faults? 12 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a second car and on my receipt it states three months warranty. On contacting the dealer he now says it is on major components only,...
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  Looking to part-ex, do dealers accept damaged cars? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to get a new Honda Civic 2013 on finance with Honda. I have a SEAT Ibiza 2005 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues: Large dent/scratch...
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  Should I keep this Passat? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a VW Passat 1.9TDI S estate on an 07 plate. It has 104,000 on the clock. It is regularly serviced and I do about 18,000 miles a year. The car is...
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  Keeping a car over seven years old 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Audi A3 is regularly maintained/serviced, MoT'd etc. All advisories noted and acted upon. Cambelt done-of course! Since I intend keeping it for...
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  I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and...
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  Protecting steel wheels in winter 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought 4 new manufacturer steel wheels on which I will fit winter tyres. I will not use plastic wheel trims. Do I need to have the wheels painted...
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  Clunking on full lock 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Experienced this issue when driving an almost new Giulietta in very wet weather with "Allroads" selected on the DNA switch. On entering a multi-storey...
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  Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and...
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  Smaller wheels for winter tyres in a Focus ST? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, Having reached the ripe old age of 73 I ordered what I would think my last new car, a Ford Focus ST Estate, practical and fun (I hope). The...
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  What polish for my car? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to purchase a 14 month Avensis Tourer. This is an ex Toyota car. Not sure if these normally get any (supagaud) paint work treatment when...
• Mazda 5 Furano 2.0 Petrol - ABS Brake Pump 19 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Despite loving this car (it's my wifes) I am now rather angry at the ongoing costs of running the vehicle - so much so that I will not be buying another...
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  Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? I have been a keen user of cruise control for many years and it is the only extra I ever have installed...