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• Fiesta 2003 1.4TDCi - Ford Fiesta dipstick snaps 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  out 'S'. Unusually compared with other engines, this tube is longer than the dipstick and the part that broke off was stuck inside the bottom end of the dipstick tube in the last bend. This meant it couldn't get into the engine (not a chance I would take even now knowing this) but also I couldn't
• FORD KA STYLE, 2001-2008, 1297cc, 3 door hatchback - 2003 KA MOT 9 advisories 31 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ] 003 Near side front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt [2.4.g.2] 004 Off side front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt [2.4.g.2] 005 (steering rack) Power steering  component (s
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  Where can I get a cheap spare wheel? 16 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Mazda 2, but it has only been supplied with a tyre repair kit. Can you tell me where’s the cheapest place to buy a spare wheel?...
• Nissan Micra K11 - Nissan Micra K11 no gears at all 11 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I purchased my 2000 Micra K11 automatic, engine 998 s, 5dr few months ago. The car ha 80k mile but was rinning great. It passed MOT in Feb 2013. The problem is that I now have no gears and the car behaves as it was in N. Engine starts with no problems and when selector is moved to R
• Small, petrol engined automatics - poor economy 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  36mpg; and this was driving at no more than say 60mph.  Around town, I was lucky to get better than 23mpg. Would you say this was poor?  I would have been disappointed with less than 40mpg in my S-Max (admittedly a diesel auto) for the motorway trips.
• Is there such a car? 12 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  as possible, this is quite important. Preferably over 50mpg since the fuel figures listed are always optimistic to say the least. That would give us mid 40's maybe in reality? Preferably in tax bands A-G 5 door Fast acceleration  I don't think I can get all of that in one car
• Renault - Key Cards - security improvement 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  programmed to the origional one. s
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  Recommended medium hatchbacks? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our early 70s looking to buy a medium sized hatch to "see us out" i.e. last about ten years! We need easy access (both have knee...
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  Which tyres for a Nissan X-Trail? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What tyres should I get for my mark 2 X-Trail? Currently it's on Dunlops. In the past I have looked at surveys in Which? and Auto Express and chosen Continentals,...
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  Problem with Audi AllRoad Multitronic gearbox 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my Audi A6 Allroad 2.5TDi. When I start the engine and try and go into gear all of the gear indicators on the dash light up, and...
• Nissan Note - G3 Glasscoat 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  the guy at G3, "any blemishes should be removed before coating", in reality I just wish i was a fly on the wall ;-). As for the longevity of the coating can anyone within the automotive industry tell me that in 4 years time I will be able to tell the difference between a G3's car and a normal
• What are the options - Warm / Hot Hatch 14 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  teritory but figure it'll be still miles quicker then the corsa. Driven a Fiesta Zetec S diesel and thought it was ok not tried the 1.6 petrol. Not keen on the looks of the clio Overall I want something thats fun to drive and noticeably quicker then the corsa and a lot less dull.
• Peugeot 307 HDi xsi 136 - 307 HDi low rev stuttering 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  quiet whine, no loss of power or anything though so i'm not sure if this is normal (but I havent noticed it before). I will check the service history of the car tonight, but I've tried a full talk of Ultimate diesel (cost a fortune) and s shot of diesel redex, with no luck. I've been reading
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  Buying a very large estate car 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is it best for me to buy a estate car with 30,000 miles on the clock with FSH 2006 06 at 14445 with lots of extras a good buy? It's in a private dealer...
• Vauxhall Omega Estate 2.2 Y22XE - Auto Gearbox fault 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  the car for spares/repair or spend even more money on this car replacing the gearbox ????  I have seen an auto gearbox advertised for a 2.2 auto with a code number  Z22XE ............. is this the matching gearbox to the Y22XE engine ??? Also is there any other possible reason(s
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - Need 2002 key-fob - anywhere less than £100? 9 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  this cheaper elsewhere or buy one or two second-hand, as the one, in the link above, is also about £100? Could I, alternatively, buy a replacement for the little square circuit-board (which is the main part that doesn?t work) inside the remote? It?s easily removable as I?ve removed it, numerous times
• Buying a first car - diabetic/insurance 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  be setting my sights too high as there's always the worry of a first accident. Someone suggested a 1.6 Ford Focus, but i'm cautiously considering that might be a bit ambitious for a first drive, but as a few instructors use this car to teach, perhaps not? I was taught to drive in a 2000's
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  Which used car should I buy? 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I do a lot of motorway driving from Midlands to London at least twice a month, and back and fourth from Birmingham to Leicester. Have seen two golfs,...
• Bentley Plotting Range Rover Beater 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  and Russia. 'There is fresh, "undug" ground on the SUV side,' said Durheimer. 'The Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is good, very attractive, but it can be beaten on craftsmanship. If we could produce an SUV with the interior finish of the Mulsanne, we could have a real success in China, the US and Europe
• any - funny prang 30 May 2011 (Forum)
  Cycling up a gentle hill in North London, traffic crawling on my right due to serious roadworks further on,   I admire a 10 reg Maserati drop top, driver on his handsfree. I'm bang between M&S and Waitrose   I then notice a car parked on the left begin to pull