What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
My Ford Mondeo's had a new turbo but still smokes and surges - what's wrong with it? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had the turbo and actuator replaced on my 54-reg Ford Mondeo TDCi, although I now know that it was only a loose connection within the actuator... -
Oldsworth 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
All the cars built within the last 10 years seem to look much the same: quite boring except for the classier vehicles. They all seem to need a computer... -
Do I need a special tool to get my 2003 Ford Focus' sump nut off? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Ford Focus' sump nut has rounded off. Is there a tool to get the sump nut off so I can replace it? -
Can I claim against the council for speed hump damage to my Volkswagen Golf? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wondered if you think it worth making a claim for compensation to a local council regarding damage to my car caused by a particular set of speed humps?... -
Di-saab-ster zone 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am coming to you for some advice as an avid reader of your column. My sister purchased a Saab 9-3 TID Sport (150bhp) in January of this year. From the... -
Garage musing 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was a little concerned to read that a Ford dealership in Bristol had consulted with Ford, and suggested that seized spark plugs could be “smashed out... -
Getout claws 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have seen you recommend Warranty Direct in the past and so covered my SAAB 9-3 with one of their Extra Care warranties. This was renewed in October last... -
Mondeo losing power under acceleration 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Ford Mondeo (39,000 miles) 140 TDCI is losing power under medium to hard acceleration. When accelerating from 1900rpm onwards the car intermittently... -
Need a car with high suspension and comfortable seats - what do you recommend? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am in my early fifties and have degenerating spinal problems. I currently drive a 2002 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9tdi, with 128,000 miles on the clock.... -
My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying... -
Why is my Volkswagen Passat juddering when I start it? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC automatic diesel. It's started to judder when I start it. Any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad. -
Ford Galaxy Powershift clutch judder 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it... -
Should I buy a BMW 640d with 100k on the clock? 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about... -
Saab 9-3 turbo problems 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI (2006) and recently the engine management light came on, with lots of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. The EGR was replaced,... -
Why doesn't the Citroen service agreement include three services? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Nearly three years ago I bought a new Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6HDI, plus the Citroen 3-year service agreement from a Citroen UK Main dealer in Coventry.... -
Should I sell my Volkswagen Passat while used car prices are still high? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT 1.5 TSI Petrol DSG, with a panoramic roof, with 24,000 miles on the clock. It is in very good condition with a full VW... -
Why do some motoring journalists continue to describe cars as unreliable when more recent models have improved? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder about the way in which motoring correspondents talk about the reliability of one make of car or another. I imagine there are statistics with a... -
What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights... -
How do I carry out a DPF regeneration on an automatic? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8-speed automatic Ford Transit Connect. A NOX sensor recently failed and resulted in diesel finding its way into the oil because a regeneration... -
How to choose a good used camper van? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my house and thinking of buying a larger camper van to live in while looking for a new place as my current camper is too tiny to do this....
.jpg)
