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

Refine by channel:  Forum (22059)    Ask HJ (8831)    News (5022)    Good Garages (247)    Reviews (198)    roadtest (156)    Article (139)    productReview (89)    Classics Reviews (69)    Van Reviews (58)    FAQs (25)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • any - £3000 to spend on a car. 20 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    Ok so I have a baby on the way and I need a new boiler. I'm planning on selling my 09 fiesta ztec s and I'm looking to spend about £3000 on a new car.  I'm wondering what would be a good idea for a new car? I'm thinking 5 door hatch back. My mate keeps saying get a mk4
  • VW Jetta 2008 Tdi 2.0 - Under-revving 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    I experienced a loss of power while some way from home, the car would not rev above 3000 making over-taking impossible.  After I stopped for 10 minutes the problem disappeared and hasn't recurred for 6 month,s until this morning.  Same thing again, after the car was stopped for a few
  • Volkswagen Passat CC 2004 Model - Central Locking Issues 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    button inside the drivers door the rear N/S door works non of the others, can some one help please?
  • Vauxhall corsa 1.4l 16v 2007 0n a 56 plate - Auto gearbox problems 22 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    My daughters car has done 56k plus miles and is having problems selecting gears. The vauxhall garage tells her a pin and cap need replacing in the gearbox. However they say they cannot get the parts and she needs a new gearbox.!! s this true and is there another way to sort this out
  • Audi A4 - Replacement Battery- Tanya 21 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Tanya and the replacement for my Audi is superb. Both were around the same price as H******S even with the delivery charge, prompt delivery and a very easy website   Full marks to www.Tanya.co.uk
  • Vauxhall corsa 1.4l 16v 2007 0n a 56 plate - Auto gearbox problems 19 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    My daughters car has done 56k plus miles and is having problems selecting gears. The vauxhall garage tells her a pin and cap need replacing in the gearbox. However they say they cannot get the parts and she needs a new gearbox.!! s this true and is there another way to sort this out
  • Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Gt TDi 130 - ecu light woes 5 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Ive got a mk4 Gt TDi 130 ( PD ) which has always run well, nothing major...apart from the airbag light being on ( o/s seat - cable cut) Went for a run last night, only to see the glow plug light flashing, and "engine workshop" displayed on the info panel.......... any idea's - or common causes
  • 2006 Mondeo TDCi 130 - Best engine diagnostic reader for 2006 Mondeo TDC1 24 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I've just bought a 2006 Mondeo TDCi 130 and I'm interested to know which is the best Engine Diagnostic Reader to buy ?  I asked an eBay seller about the F-Super but s/he said that it wouldn't clear the service required indicator.  That is obviously a key facility so can
  • Soft top preservative 15 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best soft top preservative for my Honda S2000? I have used Autoglym but as it only comes in dual packs and I have more than enough cleaner...
  • Renault Espace Initiale 3.0 dci - Diesel fuel pump 12 May 2012 (Forum)
    Hi. The diesel fuel pump has apparently given up the ghost. Cost of new pump is £1725 + VAT. Cost of recon one is £420 (from RSC Eurpose...
  • Smart Roadster Coupe - Smart Roadster front spring replacement 3 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Understand that these can be a pain due to seized bolts....?Haven`t had the wheels off yet to have a gander,so can anyone tell me if it`s possible to do a quick change...ie just remove top nut,cut spring with slitting disc,pull out leg far enough to get new(compressed) spring in place?Anything
  • Car hire - are there age restrictions? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Are there any age restrictions on car hire in the UK, i.e. for over 80s? In particular from the USA into Heathrow. The person has dual nationality...
  • xj6 x300 - buying a JAG 31 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Hello, Sorry to bother everyone again but after seeking advice i think an s type isnt a good buy However Ive seen an xj6 x300 on 1997 plate 70000 on the clock. hear the x 300 r good cars engine and they look great. Ill be doing any repairs myself. Am i wasting my time its going to be used most
  • Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 06 2.0 Cannot work out how to Sat Nav 25 May 2011 (Forum)
    Hi I have just bought a Nov 06 Avensis T3-S 2.0 Diesel. Presumably the Sat Nav users the middle display, it has the buttons down the side but I cannot work out how to use it. Any advice please. The hand book only refers to the posh one. Also is it possible to upgrade the sat nav please. Regards
  • Audi A4 Avant - Falken Tyres 10 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Has anyone else had experience of these.  I've experimented with just about everything out of the 'usual' brands, but I have to say that thes Falken 912's I have just had fitted are superb. Noise and Handling in the dry are as good as any Continental or Goodyear I have seen and much
  • Green Brake Fluid? Mercedes 300te estate 19 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    ,s i know all about old citroen brake fluid thats green.. Thank you
  • peugeot 306 - single electric cooling fan 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I have a V reg Peugeot 306 LX and have been told i need a new cooling fan motor, however being unable to strip it myself i am not sure what sort i will...
  • Peugot 1007 - Larger sized car with sliding driver's door 14 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    I like the idea of the 1007's sliding driver's door but does anyone know of a larger car with one? I'm thinking Mondeo sized. I've found this list on this site of cards with sliding doors, but, except for the 1007, they are all rear doors: Peugeot
  • Renault Clio II - Renault clio - steering wanders 28 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    they open after Christmas but I think there is/are worn ball joint(s). Can anyone confirm my diagnosis?
  • vw passat - VW PD140 oil pump failures -which affected? 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    , or any other info that might stop me wasting £1000's
 

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