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  • Skoda emissions scandal 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Have you any idea how i go about claiming against Skoda (VW) regarding the emissions scandal?
  • Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris....
  • Would you recommend a Tiguan? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used 4x4 for towing, with plenty of passenger space and a large boot. Should I get a Volkswagen Tiguan? If so, should I get a petrol...
  • orange warning light on fiesta finesse 1.3 has come on 7 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    orange warning light on my fiesta finesse has come on, any ideas what it could be? it happened before and there wasnt a problem with engine car dealer...
  • Skoda Octavia - Skoda 1.9 TDI 2003. Limp mode. Turbo problem 22 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Hi Folks Hoping someone may be able to shed some light. Been doing some work on my mums 1.9tdi octavia. 2003 155K If driven hard, after about a mile it goes into limp mode. Just done the VNT mr muscle clean. Run it with the code reader on, no fault codes. If you turn
  • n/a - Importance and value of diagnosis and experience 19 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    Just successfully completed a fix to my central-heating Combi boiler.  After many years reliable running, I noticed very high readings on the pressure gauge.  Summoned respected local plumber, who hadn't had this problem before, so rang the makers. Could be a blockage
  • Increasing oil level - any idea why and is it serious? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Car was serviced 5000 miles ago. The oil level has now risen. I have checked the dipstick so it is not a faulty sensor. Any idea why and is it serious?
  • Buying a new Skoda Fabia - should I choose petrol or diesel? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy new Skoda Fabia with DSG 'box, but the dilemma is diesel or petrol?
  • Corsa - Clutch/Gear Problem?? 20 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    I am struggling to get my 1999 1.2 16v Corsa SXi (corsa B model) into gear and I am really baffled as to what is the cause. You see, its absolutely no problem when the engine is cold, its only a problem when I have been driving around for 15 - 20 mins and the engine has got to running temperature
  • Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be...
  • BMW 5 Series - should I fit non-runflats? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 BMW 520SE and I've been told that I have to have fit runflat winter tyres. My son has a similar car but he has fitted ordinary winter tyres....
  • Honda CR-V - Disconnecting a faulty alternator 6 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    got the battery charged, so will have no problem starting the car and driving it for a couple of miles without the alternator running, but I want to disconnect the alternator so it doesn't flatten the battery or (worst case) start a fire. There are two electrical connections on the alternator
  • Citroen Xsara Picasso displaying a fault light 9 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso year 2000 that has been standing a while I now have an EML warning light on. The car runs well, so is there a way of removing...
  • Buying a five seater car - which model is best? 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a five seater car with enough room for two children. The two children are very young (the eldest is just one year's old) and I will be...
  • daf leyland 45 - my Daf leyland 45 won't star s reg 1998 3 May 2014 (Forum)
    i have a daf leyland 45 and it wont start as of recent. it has been parked up since september 2013 with the occassional start now and then to keep engine running. its a cummins turbo engine. batteries went flat and i put them on charge and easily started it and let engine run for a while
  • All weather tyres - are they any good? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in replacing Michelin Energy / Primacy tyres with your recommended Goodyear all year tyres to enhance winter performance. What are the...
  • All weather tyre recommendations - can you help? 30 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I will shortly need to replace tyres on my 56 Reg Skoda Roomster 3 Diesel 1.4TDI which has done 70,000 mainly trouble-free miles. Currently running on...
  • Astra 2.2 Sri - 2001 - Won't Start 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    emissions six of months ago.  It had been running good for its age since then.    Until last month I did
  • Toyota Carina E 1.8GS Petrol 1997 Manual - Intermittent Misfire 14 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Hi all, My previously 100% reliable car has developed a misfire. It is very intermittent, ie one minute the car's running as sweet as a nut, then it misfires for anything from 5 secs to 20 secs, then it runs fine again. It doesn't seem to happen when the engine is cold, only when it's thoroughly
  • Can I use a diesel car for short trips? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time....
 

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