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Nissan Micra 1.3 1994 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel... -
How much will it cost to replace my Ford Mondeo ST24's rear suspension arm? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 ST24 Ford Mondeo estate ST24 has just failed its MOT. It requires a lower rear suspension arm. How much should this part cost and how much should... -
Which low-emission MPV could I buy to replace my Vauxhall Zafira? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering selling my 2005 Vauxhall Zafira B 1.9CDTi automatic and buying an alternative MPV with less CO2. Which automatic is best to buy? I don't... -
When does my Peugeot 307's timing belt need changing? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Peugeot 307 110 HDI. Could you tell at what mileage I should be changing the timing belt please? -
Where can I get a code for my Peugeot 106's alarm/immobiliser? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My dad has forgotten the code to our Peugeot 106 diesel. He selected four digits and I have spent around three hours trying to get the correct code. None... -
Why does my Hyundai i20's engine knock when driving uphill? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Just noticed when pulling away and changing up the gears in my 2009 Hyundai i20 that, as I try to accelerate in second gear, there is a knock from the... -
Is an MoT needed for insurance purposes 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our estate car was classed as a category D write-off. We have had it repaired at our own expense (two new N/S doors and the rear wheel arch repaired) and... -
Can I have two different size tyres on my car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Fiesta has alloy wheels and there are two different recommended tyre sizes- 195/45/16 and 195/50/16. I currently have 4 x 195/45/16's on the car.... -
Should I change all four tyres on an all-wheel drive car? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my SEAT Leon Cupra ST 300 4Drive (estate version) since new. It's now three years old and has done 30,000 miles. It has the original tyres... -
Audi A4 S Line repair - Is my garage ripping me off? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hello HJ, The chain drive to the oil pump on my Audi A4 S-Line 55 Plate has snapped whilst driving; the oil low pressure light came on flashing and... -
Ford Grand C-MAX - What size winter tyres? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a three-month old Ford Grand C-MAX. All the Ford Brochures state that the tyre size is 205/55/R16, but this one has 215/55/R16s fitted.... -
Strange tyre wear on a Fiesta 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering if you could shed some light on a problem I have with my Fiesta. First a little history. It's an 08 plate TDCi Zetec S. I brought it just... -
The ego has landed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with this dilemma? I used to drive an X5 (57 plate, 7-seater), which my husband now drives and I have a 56 plate manual MINI Cooper... -
What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant. -
Cam belt change on Audi Q3 - do I need to replace the water pump at the same time? 22 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've just had the cam belt changed on my (2015) Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic. Should the water pump have been replaced at the same time? My local garage... -
Is it worth buying a different set if wheels for winter tyres rather than swapping them over? 4 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Audi and am considering winter tyres. Do I have to buy additional rims or can I replace the tyres with winter tyres and then have... -
S-MAX LX upgraded to Titanium - why? 17 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I viewed a Ford S-MAX 08 plate car today listed as LX and with Full Titanium top of the range spec. I checked the VIN number on the ford website to confirm... -
Peugeot 308 or Ford Focus? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car and have been looking at a 2009 Peugeot 308 1.6 HDI. There are lots of cars around with just 37,000 miles on the clock and I’m very tempted.... -
Ford S-MAX air con pump failed after 4 years and 35000 miles 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The climate control on my 4 year old S- MAX does not emit cooling air. My local Ford dealer has done a standard air con service and re gassed the system... -
Does the Suzuki Vitara have a cam belt or chain? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Does the Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet have a cam belt or a cam chain?