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Water leaking from a Ka - what's the cost? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughters Ford Ka is leaking water. She isn't sure as to the cause and thinks it could be the hose but conversely it could be the radiator. What cost... -
My car needed a new turbo which the manufacturer is paying for - should I have to pay the labour? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last week a couple of yellow warning lights appeared on the dash of my 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol. At the main dealer they diagnosed a turbo fault which... -
Why is my Peugeot 106 overheating? 14 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 106 and over the past week I have noticed the temperature light on my dashboard flashing up from time to time. I recently had some work... -
Red alert - fix or not to fix 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2003 Rover 75 1.8T. Having had a full service and MOT a month ago, on a recent journey the temperature gauge shot up to red. I stopped... -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class coolant problems 25 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204 is four years old with just under 32K miles on the clock. Yesterday it came back from its service and the dealer informed... -
My car keeps overheating - what's the problem? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
Recently, I had the water pump changed in my 2005 SEAT Ibiza. It was always at 90 on my temp gauge, but since the pump change it keeps overheating. It's... -
Is engine failure a common issues with the Ford Focus? 7 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus EcoBoost is presently at a Ford dealer for investigation and I have been informed that it requires a new engine. There's less than 25,000... -
Ford Galaxy suffering coolant problems 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has covered more than 100,000 miles. A few weeks ago we took the car abroad, but the water coolant suddenly emptied and... -
Head case 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has my old 1999 Volvo V70 which has now done 165,000 miles but doesn't look it. Last week the coolant light came on and her garage diagnosed... -
If I replace my Audi A4's coolant sensor myself, how do I then reset the engine warning light? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi S4 (the 2004 B6 version). The cause of the engine warning light coming on has been diagnosed by my local Audi dealership as a failure of... -
What service does my Nissan X-Trail need? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father has acquired a 2004 Nissan X-Trail. The service history only shows basic oil/filter changes for the past three years and there is no paperwork... -
Broken heater on Vauxhall Astra 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me why the heater on my 2004 Vauxhall Astra only blows warm air on the highest setting? The temperature gauge is also refusing to work. -
Peugeot 207 - Why is it using so much water? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 207 is using a lot of water, yet shows no signs of any leaks. Any idea what's going? -
Want a cheap used convertible – any recommendations? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a fairy cheap used convertible sports car for weekend use? -
Correct way to dispose of anti freeze 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra 2003 and it must be time to change the anti freeze but where should I dispose of the old stuff? -
Zafira 2000 ~ Heater very poor 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Zafira 1.8 Elegance petrol feels like the interior heating is supplied by a candle. It gets very slightly warm but nothing more. Not really sure where... -
Our secondhand Ford Focus suffered coolant failure - should we take it to a main dealer for repairs? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
We had what sounds like coolant failure in our Ford Focus EcoBoost Estate this week. Unfortunately it happened in France and we are in the process of organising... -
The engine of my Ford Focus has been destroyed by coolant loss - how do I proceed in getting it fixed? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0. It had a catastrophic loss of coolant, which destroyed the engine. I tried getting the head gasket replaced, pressure tested,... -
Why is my MINI Cooper S getting so hot? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 MINI Cooper S with approx 70,000 miles on it. Last night, after a 10 minute drive without going above 3000 rpm, I stopped the engine and noticed... -
Car using water 17 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a Fiesta Zetec 1.4 and it seems to be using some water. It has not overheated as of yet but I have not been in any major traffic. The fan seems...