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• Pressure washers 4 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Just read the thread on road salt and again I an thinking of investing in a pressure washer. Hhowever an ex-colleague - who previously used to run his own under the arches type garage - swears that they are not good for your car, strip too much wax, paint and sealant off and blast water where
• Fuel Catalysts 29 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  We are running an unconverted Volvo244GLT 2.3ltr.on Lead replacement petrol.We have been advised that the " Broquet Fuel Catalyst" could possibly resolve the problem of using LRP and improve performance /consumption.Does anyone have any experience of this catalyst and would it be worth installing
• Vauxhall warm starting ...... 14 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone have any idea why my '98 V6 Omega is a pain to start on occasion when hot. Not every time by any means, but for example stopping for petrol on a long run can cause it. It will always start in the end, but not first time every time which it does when cold. In anticipation
• Classic Car Restoration Courses 14 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Are you interested in gaining the skills to renovate a Classic Car? Welding,Chassis repair,body repair, sheet metal fabrication, spray painting etc. I`ve just discovered a site : www.restoredclassic.xrs.net with list of courses run by your local college . (Some of the full time courses ( 2
• Morris Traveller 5 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I have the opportunity to buy a 1968 Morris Traveller for £250. Although it is running it has no MOT and needs some welding underneath. The body panels and woodwork appear sound and there is not a lot of rust evident though the chromework is poor. What potential problems should I be looking
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  What family estate for £10,000 do you suggest? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live...
• Electric Transit on trial 24 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  to 88 miles after a run of 17 miles in good weather and driven gently. These are around £80,000 yet it’s capable of doing two short school runs with confidence in winter at best, in other words absolutely useless and not good value for the tax payer. Otherwise quite pleasant to drive if a bit heavy
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  What is a good small car for a very tall newly qualified driver? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is a good (cheap to run, low insurance) small car for a newly qualified driver? They are 6' 5" tall and our First 500 is a bit tight for them!
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  Is there a better alternative than a Skoda Kamiq out there? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Kamiq (an excellent motor) but am ready for a change. I don't know whether to wait for the new updated 2024 Kamiq, or to go for something...
• Kia Sorento - Kia Sorrento loosing coolant 26 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  gasket failure other than coolant Leak, no overheating, no smoke/smell, no loss of power, no milkshake oil and no bubbling from radiator cap.  Mechanic is saying he pressure tested it over night and is lost pressure and when running cap is rated to 1.1 bar and system is running at 1.3 bar so system
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  Will the DVLA give me the details of a hit and run driver? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?
• Renault Clio - Fuel gauge incorrect 28 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  on Thursday and the miles to empty is reducing, so it seems to be remembering the information in the fuel tank before filling up on Thursday. In the past, I have been running low and I have but £10 in just to get me to a supermarket and the gauge doesn't move, so maybe this issue
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  Can you recommend a used car for a £30,000 budget? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best second hand car for £30,000
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  Can you recommend an EV estate car? 24 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My son needs to change his car. At present he is running a Volkswagen Golf estate and needs to change it for a similar size and spec electric vehicle....
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  Should I buy a Toyota Yaris or a Toyota Corolla? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a hatchback for mainly work travel (15 to 30 miles per day). I am interested in a Toyota Yaris/Yaris Cross and Corolla. I would like to get...
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  Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode? 3 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine...
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  I made a stupid mistake and put the wrong fuel in my car. What should I do? 9 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I filled my diesel Nissan Qashqai with petrol. What’s the best course of action?
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  Do you have any advice about driving to charge a flat battery? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  If I take my car for a decent motorway run to charge battery, do you have any advice about speeds, gears, putting heaters on etc?
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  I want to replace my estate with a crossover. What do you recommend? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to purchase a small SUV to replace my Volvo V50. I am 73 and having read your review, I'm wondering whether the Honda Jazz would fit the bill.
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  Do I still accumulate no claims if my insured car is SORN'd? 16 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I have an insurance policy on a now SORN'd car, do I get to keep the remaining no claims bonus after transferring? If my policy runs out while on the...