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  What's wrong with my Ford Galaxy? 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI has developed a noticeable whistle from the turbo. It is not a split hose, nor is the intercooler split/holed. It has been...
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  Vauxhall insignia engine emission filter flashing light 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Insignia emission filter light is constantly flashing. At first the light came on with 'code 55'. I researched this and did as advised by driving...
• Repair 01 Honda Civic or new family car???? - Family in Need of a Car 12 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  for used parts on ebay but nothing for our make/model).  The car will also need a clutch soon which will be an additional cost. 2 Questions: 1) should we sell the car now or pay to fix these items with the hopes the car will run another 4-5 years.   "We buy
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  Why does my Renault Clio cut out when I stop at a junction? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2005 Renault Clio cut out when I stop at a junction? It only occurs just after starting and after the car has been stood over night. Once I...
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  Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot?...
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  Which fuel for the new Golf? 31 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What octane petrol should a new Golf with the 1.4 turbo engine use? My previous mkV 1.6 FSI had to run on 98 after burning out a nox sensor on 95/97. Is...
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  What's the best car for the mobility impaired? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run BMW Tourer but my husband (non driver, 6 ft) is strugginlg with poor mobility and uses a walking frame and wheelchair. We need to change...
• Focus 2.0 TDci 2006 - High Miles Focus TDCi dilemma 24 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  it on a newer small car. My Focus has a slipping clutch (£1000 I've heard) and needs rear discs. It's running slightly rough but no codes showing on dianostics. I'm thinking maybe expensive injector problem? I could get even more into debt paying for the Focus and keep it a year or two
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  What's the law on van speed limits? 14 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My pal has a Ford Escort van and his wife runs a Fiat light van, I think it's a Doblo. One has been given the taxation class 'Private/Light Goods', the...
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  Ford Tourneo Connect - does it suffer DPF problems? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to buy a Ford Grand Tourneo Connect. I would choose the diesel, but am afraid of DPF problems because I only do short journeys in a city. Would...
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  Buying an old, cheap car for commuting 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be...
• Citroen C5 - Another "old age low mileage v young age high" 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  We often see comments questions from people wondering or debating about the merits of buying either an older but very low mileage car, or a younger higher mileage one.  Usual consensus is that a car with low miles over many years is likely to have had quite a hard life of short runs, stop
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  Why is my 5 Series using so much oil? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an extremely low mileage 2007 BMW 5 Series. What is BMW's thinking about oil usage which is between 1/2 and 1 litre per 1000 miles?...
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  Mystery petrol leak 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My low mileage 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK is only used in the summer and is always kept garaged. However, recently I have noticed a small petrol leak with...
• Ford Mondeo Mk1 1994 Petrol 1.8 - Ford Mondeo Mk1 Problem Starting 20 May 2014 (Forum)
  with either KOEO or KOER tests. It can also perform a Cylinder Balance test perfectly. The fuel pump runs for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on, and the immobiliser light goes out after 6 seconds. I understand this has an Idle Speed Control Valve and an Idle-increase Solenoid Valve. I wonder
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  Can you recommend a small car with good fuel economy? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used small car that will be very cheap to run, with high mpg and a reliable (diesel preferable) engine. I do about 13,000 miles per...
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  Clutch judder on Golf - what's the fault? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Very occasionally I experience severe clutch judder in my 2005 Volkswagen Golf when pulling away in 1st gear, generally after stop/start driving in heavy...
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  Will a stop/start system wear out the starter motor? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec with a 1.0 petrol engine and 80PS. I am really happy with the car, but am concerned that the stop/start system will...
• Audi A4 Avant 2004 1.9TDI - Diisplay Errors: Date, Time & Outside Temp 9 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ):     Car wasn’t used for 6 weeks – engine run at 2,000 rpm every 4-5 days to keep battery charged, except one period where it had to be left for 8 days. Car always started, battery sometimes sluggish, but not excessively so (it's never been a great battery
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  Replacing a 2.0 TDCI Titanium Mondeo 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a 2.0 TDCI Ford Mondeo. I drive approx 14,000 miles a year. Mainly the 20 mile run to work on a dual carriageway. I have a flexible...