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• Bad BodyWork Job 1 May 2003 (Forum)
  Just had my rear n/s door reskinned and sprayed at a bodyshop after some kind person drove into it and forgot to leave a note, but the wrk done isn't great, the front and rear doors are significantly different in colour, although the rear door matches well with the rear quarter. Have I any right
• Petrol saving gizmo - 2 good to be true? 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Last Sat\'s Telegraph motoring section had a big ad for a gizmo that claimed to save on average 15% on your fuel consumption. From memory it was £50 and it wittered on about creating swirl effect in your fuel supply or something. Has anyone ever proved beyond all reasonable doubt that these things
• Laguna Brakes 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  major is going to happen to the breaks. if you break lightly it\'s ok.
• Exhange Rates £/Euro 7 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  As I know to my cost, (Living in Spain & with U.K. originating pensions paid in Euros) the current exchange rate is dreadful for buying euros with £s. All you folks intending to go the personal import route should keep an eye on F.Ex rates! There is a free exchange rate daily update, via e-mail
• Timing chain service interval 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I asked Nissan about the interval for chain renewal on my 96/N Maxima QX 3.0 V6 and they said it is not a service item. Is that true? I understand that even Mercedes S-class have service interval for chains and, from memory, the interval was 250k. Just worry that my chain may stretch or snap
• Update - chattering relay in 205 8 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  the chatter, behind the n/s headlamp. Luckily not somewhere in the wiring loom!
• Diesel injector pump info. 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone found worthwhile info on the web to assist in stripping down diesel injector pumps? I would normally fit an exchange unit if needed on a modern car but have a spare pump (u/s due to diesel leaks) for the old Land Rover and would like to have a fiddle. The search engines don't seem
• Peugeot 309 boot leak 10 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  My Pug 309 has a leak in the boot which seem common to all 309's and the bad thing about it is that you get a large build up of water under the rear seats which in time will badly stain or ruin them all together and effects its re-sale value. Does anybody know how I can stop this leak ?
• 2017 Audi A3 2.0L TFSI Sportback Sport S-Tronic - Difficulties selling a car privately on Autotrader 30 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I recently advertised my car for sale on Autotrader. It is a 67 plate with 54000 miles and in excellent condition. Having included 48 photos and a wordy...
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  Should I use the recirculation button when running my air conditioning in the summer? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that you should have your recirculation button on all the time in summer when you are running the air conditioning?
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  Do electric cars have an emergency manual charge flap release? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Do any electric cars have an emergency (manual) charge flap release?
• Jaguar XF 3.0 S X250 - Changing Battery X250 2015 XF & Avoiding Issues 16 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend the best battery for a late X250 2015 XF 3.0S and the best way to fit it without encountering any problems? I keep reading about...
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  What are the EV charging facilities like in France? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a plug-in hybrid before the end of the year. My concern is that I am planning a driving holiday in France next year, is there sufficient...
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  What has happened to nearly new car values? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to nearly new car values? Six months ago they were very high and with the semi-conductor chip shortage and the problems in Ukraine/Russia...
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  Audi Q5 - does the water pump need to be replaced at the same time as the cam belt? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2017 Audi Q5 2.0 diesel. As it has an electric water pump, does this need to be replaced when the cam belt is renewed?
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  Audi Q5 boot will not stay open - what's wrong with it? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Audi Q5 and the automatic boot lid will not stay open. Instead, when I press the open button, it starts to close again as soon as it has...
• Likelihood of car being written off on no-claim 10 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  a claim   I’m afraid if my insurers come to inspect my car they may try to write it off as a category S. I do not think the damage is significant, but there is a small dent in the fender and the gap between the fender and the hood is very slightly larger than the other side. I
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  Is 58,000 miles on a ten-year-old car excessive? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is 58,000 miles on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf diesel excessive? Should I leave it well alone?
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  I'm considering a Lancia Appia. Are parts available for these classics? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at classic Italian autos. Currently living in Italy so I have some access. I like the Lancia Appia models from the late '50s to early '60s....
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  Why is the Vauxhall Crossland X rated worse than the Peugeot 2008? 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If these two cars are essentially the same and built on the same line at the factory, why does the Crossland have a poor handling report while the 2008...