What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Refine by channel:  Forum (1188)    Ask HJ (365)    News (190)    Article (5)    productReview (3)    Good Garages (1)    FAQs (1)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • Renault Clio - Who is correct 5 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    the MOT but who ever is wrong , I will be complaining to them.  On another note, After the Air Con Re charge, I was told that it  wasn't cool enough and if it remains that way, Then i have to take it back again within 3 weeks and then will make alterations to adjust the Air temp. But least its
  • Renault Megane 07 reg - Selling advice needed 5 May 2017 (Forum)
    no idea how much it's likely to cost to fix up.  The only other option is to have air con put in the car but I expect that'll cost more than the car itself! Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
  • What should I pay for a 52-plate Volkswagen T4 van? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I might have the chance of a Volkswagen T4 2.5TDI, 888 X-Pack, plus Volkswagen-fitted air conditioning. One owner from new, 79,000 miles, 52 plate, an...
  • Would a Nissan Note be a good replacement for our ageing Volkswagen Polo? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We want to replace our ageing Volkswagen Polo. We've noticed that the Nissan Note seems good value due to poor residuals. We have £5000 to spend and expect...
  • 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....
  • Is it worth paying a bit more for a Euro 6 car? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm replacing a Skoda Octavia, preferably with another Skoda Octavia or similar. My budget is £10k. I'm thinking I should try and get a Euro 6, but there...
  • Can you recommend a Ford Fusion replacement? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My trusty and much loved Ford Fusion, as of this morning, is no more so I’m now looking for something similar as a replacement. Whilst annual mileage will...
  • How much does the use of features like air con affect the range of an EV? 28 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    We are considering an EV and can install a charging point at home but public charging points are few and far between in our area. The manufacturers give...
  • Overall Reliability 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Hi John I bought this golf under the VW Das Welt Auto scheme in March 2014 at 24k miles. I have only done 4k miles but already have had a new drivers...
  • What should I replace my old Auris with? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife...
  • Audi a6 saloon limited edition 2003 - Will I be paying the correct price? 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    websites. Iv seen a photo of the log book and it clearly states limited addition on there. It has 2 previous owners and comes with the following: Electric Heated & Adjustable Door Mirrors Electric Front Seats (height adjustment) Electric Windows - Front & Rear Full Air Con with Individual Front
  • Responsibility for common fault 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased the above used car from the Lookers Renault Dealership in Stockport on the 12/05/11. On the 25/03/12, I went to my car and it was full of smoke,...
  • Aircon Sinner 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I was interested to read the letter from your correspondent regarding the illness he picked up from his car's air-con. However, of far greater concern...
  • Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably...
  • fiat/skoda/totota - second learner car - choice 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
     05 66K £950 fsh air con but £145 tax good condition Toyota Yaris - loads 04 onwards £1400ish with FSH very reliable but higher group 5 insurance.   I'm inclined to go for Fiat panda as fun easy to learn on, but fear reliability problems - although owners
  • ford focus tdci 1.8 2006 - very strange engine problem 7 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    the weird thing is that if you just simply push the clutch back down then the engine runs sweet again-or if you dont push the clutch down you can turn the air con on and that makes it run ok aswel. Ive had mechanics and specialist both scratching there heads at this diagnostics shows nothing
  • Vauxhall Vectra B - vauxhall vectra b diesel 140k 1999 engine noise 2 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    be   Please note noise seems to come from near fan belt side of engine(engine fitted with a cam chain)  Air con has not worked for a while could be compressor?
  • Peugeot 206 SW - Auxiliary Belt Screeching 2.0 HDI 10 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    2000 miles. Back to the garage and they fitted a new tensioner now its screeching again. I don't really have the time to have the car in the garage for another day so I'm hoping I can sort it myself. Its a 2004 2.0 HDI with air con and their are 6 pulleys in total, 3 large, 3 smaller
  • Vauxhall Corsa D (2006 - ) - 07 1.7 misty/frozen windscreen inside 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Can anyone help? Absolutely love my corsa 1.7cdti 'o7 plate but major issue with misting on windscreen inside. In actual fact it freezes in the cold weather at times. As there is no fast clear option in my car it takes ages to clear with the heater/air con combination as recommended by Vauxhall
  • If you have a technical question.... 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    is not that good. I am lucky to see 300 miles from what my gauge says a full tank. I am conscious of making sure the air con does remains off, and to ensure the boot is empty
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer