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  Is there any way to get my Ford radio code without paying a dealer £25? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have all the relevant paperwork to get my radio code from Ford, so why do I have to pay £25 just for them to give it to me? This seems to be a money...
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  “It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced...
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  denso sat nav audio unit 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My radio was working fine on Friday, on Saturday it wasn't. The radio has stopped working, also the CD player has stopped working, but all the function...
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  Can I clarify how radio interference affects the keyless entry systems in cars such as the Toyota RAV4? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've just read the item titled "Wave machine", and can provide you with a bit of clarification on the matter. The keyless entry and ignition system in...
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  Can I update my DAB radio? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Occasionally when I switch on my screen shows firmware updating afterwards the screen is blank and I have no working radio until after the ignition is...
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  Can I reject a car over a faulty radio? 9 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Skoda Fabia from a main dealer on about 14 months ago. The radio has now developed an intermittent fault and does not turn on sometimes....
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  Power cut - Peugeot warning light? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having recently hired a Peugeot 207, I found the car OK except for a strange complication that I fail to understand. Sitting in the car after approximately...
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  What's making my Citroen Xsara's CD player / radio pop when going over bumps? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn my Citroen Xsara to the left, the speakers make a loud "pop" noise and the CD player/radio cuts out. It has now got even worse, as when I go...
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  Ford radio codes 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need a code for Ford 5000 RDS stereo. Model no. is M420270
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  Intermittent engine problems 18 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hoping you can help. I have two questions: 1. My car (new 520DSE) is normally very quiet and smooth. However, the engine noise rises and the smoothness...
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  Can you suggest a small reliable hatchback for older drivers? 7 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our early eighties and want to buy a reliable 2-3 year old small 5 door hatchback. All we require is power steering, a chain cam, a heater, a...
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  Can you turn of daytime running lights? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a BMW 320i SE which has daytime running lights which I am told by the dealer that you cannot turn off. I understand why you might...
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  My City Rover battery runs flat 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I left my City Rover on the drive for 3 days and the battery is now dead. Had an auto electrician look at it and he can't find the fault. Also happened...
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  The strain in Spain 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On a recent touring holiday in Spain I parked my car on a Saturday afternoon in a street near a prominent landmark in Lleida. On returning about half an...
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  Spot the difference? 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just purchased a 2001 Renault Scenic 1.6 auto sport. What's the difference between this and the non sport model?
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  What's the best value small new car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best value small car (around Fiesta size) for around £6000?
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  Intermittent electrical faults 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The indicators stopped working whilst driving along. When I stopped, the central locking also not working, and the radio operating switch on steering wheel...
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  Migrate expectations 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  To get away from our recent horrid winters we have rented a house in the southern hemisphere from January to March 2012. My car, a 2008 Audi 2.7D auto,...
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  What's the best solution for providing live traffic news? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I find the RDS traffic updates through my car radio frequently 'behind the times', leading to being stuck in jams when I would prefer not to be. I am aware...
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  Runs in the family 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to our recent exchange of e-mails regarding runaway cars, did you see the report on main TV channels last night showing a lady and her husband...