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• Fiesta Zetec water in passenger footwell 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Guys - Since the hot weather has arrived, my wifes Fiesta Zetec has started leaving a puddle in the passenger footwell. The puddle doesn't smell of coolant etc so I assume its clean water. Its only really been evident since she has been using the air con lots so im guessing its a blockage
• Vectra 1.6i 16v misfire 23 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  acceleration) the light flickers on and off. This will be going in under warranty but I am interested to know if others have any idea what may be up? Incidently the car is often run on optimax (otherwise standard shell) and goes like stink for a 1.6 in a large car - even with the air con on! Thanks
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  Honda CR-V heater on driver's side does not warm up, how can I fix this? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Having done the due dilligence (HJ Reviews etc) I took a 13 plate Honda CR-V for a test run two days ago which was a warm day so was pleased that the air...
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  My used Peugeot is causing problems - what do I do? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2006 Peugeot 207 at the end of January. I was mislead as to its mileage when emailing them and discovered it had done more when test driving...
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  Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning...
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.8 Heater blower not working 2 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi hope someone can help me with this as its soooo cold...... I have a P reg Peugeot 406 1.8 LX petrol, and the heater blower used to work intermittingly. But now it does not work at all - the light for air-con does come on and so does the orange light on the button but no blower. The heat setting
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  Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and...
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.4 ECU Advice 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  mentioned if this did not resolve it, I should constantly keep the blower on at setting 1, and constantly have the air con switched on. I told him that the blower didn't work on settings 1 & 2 anyway, and he said that's even better as I won't have to suffer hot or cold air but leaving at setting 1
• How Much for an MX5 Special ? 31 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Mrs Etchells has finally decided that an MX5 is the car for her and currently they do a vary tasty special with a hard top. The Montana has other extras such as leather and air-con and is priced just a shade under £3k over the price of a standard 1.8 model, at £18995. I have had a sniff around
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  Can you help my find my perfect new car? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly need a new or secondhand car, but would wish to specify my needs which are: 1. Front and rear camera and parking sensors 2. Automatic...
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  Kia stop/start system? 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Kia Cee'd 3 1.6 CRDI Eco which I am pleased with on the whole but puzzled by the Stop and Go system which refuses to work when the conditions...
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  Small new car advice? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are over 70 and looking to replace our Zafira with a smaller car but one that is still fairly easy to access. There is such a wide choice and we're...
• Hyundai i30 - At what point would you lose confidence in a car? 29 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  under warranty.  2 months after that the glow plugs failed - warranty. Today, at ironically the latest 2 month (ish) instalment, it's been back to the dealer to have the air con looked at as was not pressurising and not blowing cold. Topped up with gas and told to 'see how it goes' as it may
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  Export advice 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you solve a mystery for our family? Our elderly aunt and uncle, run a 1983 Mercedes W123 estate, 300 TD, auto, with air con. The car is built like...
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  Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible...
• All - Cost of cars rising 14 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have started considering a new car, but as I prefer to have non metallic paint, I find my colour choice is limited  in some cases to WHITE. This is yet another con of manufacturers, getting an extra £400-700 out of the poor motorist, also I do not want air con, yet in many
• Honda Accord UK (1998 - 2003) - Sell or store - which is best? 22 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Accord (2000) SE Executive, with the 2.0 engine and automatic gearbox + plus all the various trimmings. No problem about going down on the comfort level provided I still have air-con. :-) Any advice? Oh, and one other thing - are all the 4 year old Peugeot 307s on eBay being advertised for about £4k
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  How can I stop my Volvo V70's air conditioning blowing warm? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volvo V70 with 153,000 miles. Recently the air conditioning started blowing hot regardless of what setting it was on, but by turning it off...
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 98 1.3 Heater issue 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  or as you would expect. Its just not really getting that hot even when you put it at full turn. Its just an ambient heat really. There is evidence of damage to the consol area, ie cracked plastic buttons for rear window and air con etc (which all still work). Does anyone have any idea if it is the dials
• Toyota Rav 4 two wheel drive - May I have your views please 17 May 2021 (Forum)
  The search goes on for a replacement for my A4 B6 Tdi 130 I also have a Toyota Corolla Verso 2003 1.6 which I have been really surprised by. Especially the driving position and high entry and exit which I really appreciate . But neither has air con so the search goes on and I have decided my ideal