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VW Golf Mk7 GTD with coolant issues - can you help? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My new Golf Mk7 GTD 184 bhp TDI DSG has had some teething problems . 1. it has used over 1 litre of oil every 4000 miles ( now at 8K ) .Also whilst checking... -
Why is my Ford Fiesta overheating? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol has developed a coolant leak. When it initially happened the warning sign came up on the display and the temperature gauge... -
Peugeot 207 - leaking coolant shortly after buying? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Peugeot from a reputable garage a week ago. It's a three year old car with low mileage. The garage would not service the car but checked... -
Can I install an engine warmer on my 2002 Volkswagen Passat? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Back in the 1970s it was possible to fit an engine warmer retrospectively by removing a frost plug and screwing in a coiled electric element, like a small... -
Nissan Qashqai engine seizure 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
What are the possible causes of a Nissan Qashqai engine seizing please? -
Why is my heater blowing cold air? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Jeep Compass heater is blowing cold air all the time. Any ideas on what is wrong? -
I'm losing antifreeze but don't see any leaks - what could the problem be? 19 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I hear a gurgling sound in the dashboard of my Volkswagen Passat and I'm losing antifreeze. I don't see any leaks. Do you know what the problem could be? -
Audi A5 3.2l V6 FSI Sport - Water Pump Replacement Costs 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does anyone have an idea of the cost of replacing the water pump on an 09 plate Audi A5 3.2l V6 engine? Including labour if possible? I think due to... -
BMW 3-Series: engine Noise and Coolant Loss - can you help? 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago I bought a 15,000 2008 BMW 330i SE Auto (E90) from my local main dealer. Upon collection, I noticed a number of noises from the... -
Would changing a fuse fix my heater? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My heater is only blowing cold air. Would a changing a fuse correct the issue? -
Why is my Volkswagen Passat losing coolant? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2012 Passat 1.6 diesel in May 2015 from a Volkswagen dealership. In January 2015, the low coolant warning light came up on the dashboard.... -
Can I claim for a punctured radiator under warranty? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a three week old car. It showed that the coolant was low so I took it in to a dealer for a check. "Oh it's a new car", they said. "We've topped... -
The coolant system of my car is contaminated with transmission fluid - what can I do? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Seat Exeo ST 2.0 TDi Auto. One morning I found a pool of transmission fluid and water on my drive. It was towed to a SEAT main dealer and... -
Why doesn't the heater work on my camper van? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have petrol 1990 Nissan vanette camper. The heater blows but no heat, any ideas? -
Car not fit for purpose 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently going through a bad experience with a car a purchased from a local dealer and has never been right. It is a 52 ('03) BMW 323ci msport,... -
Has the EcoBoost engine reported any problems yet? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a 12 to 18 month old Ford Focus or Cmax. The 1.0 EcoBoost has been around a while now, have any problems arisen in longevity or is it as... -
MINI losing water - what's the fault? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend's MINI was getting its MoT recently and the mechanic said the water pump had a slight leak. Since then the radiator reservoir needs filling... -
Pensioned off 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner my aged and trusted Mondeo is on its last legs. A local garage has a low mileage 2003/03 Rover 75 18T numbered. One mechanic at the garage... -
Unsteamly progress 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am due to decide on buying a 2001 Rover 45 IXS 16V, which looks good inside. It has a low mileage of 38,000. This is going to my only family car, and... -
Fabia power steering light flashes 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia 1.4 2000 model. The power steering warning light keeps coming on and we cannot locate the reservoir.