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  • Repairs to black plastic bumper 8 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    There is minor damage including one very small hole to the unpainted thick black plastic rear bumper cover on our Toyota RAV4. Please can you recommend...
  • Audi, Land Rover, BMW etc make designers redundant 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    along flanks will be moved, up, down, angled or delted to make side views distinct. The dashboard will be nicked from another model in the range to reduce costs Finally, to simplyfy model designations each model will go as Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large or Extra, Extra Large or S/M/L/XL,XXL
  • Faulty used car - what should I do? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2005 Jaguar X-Type three months ago from a local dealer. I have already had to replace a failed rear differential and now the transfer box...
  • BMW 320d - Seized brake calliper 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    The n/s front brake calliper recently seized. The first and only symptoms were juddering at 60-70 when I immediately slowed down to a smooth 30-40. I drove about 10 miles home like this and a further slow 10 miles a few days later to a garage for repair. I was not aware of any real braking
  • Credit unions or wonga 24 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    badly treated by the likes of wonga ,won't repay their debts even when it's at a low rate .From premises that are subsidised by local authorities . In a previous post ,I asked would you lend your money to wonga,s customer . As a credit union goes into liquidation ,the depositors are guaranteed
  • Mercedes W124 - Gearbox swap from manual to auto 11 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    Does anyone have experience of swapping a manual gearbox with an auto box on a W124? I love W124's and am considering buying an Indian import, but do not like manual boxes. The car would see me to the end of my days, so re-sale is not a problem. I had a 1994 W124 1994, in 2000
  • MAZDA 323F - MAZDA 323F SOUNDS LIKE A DIESEL 15 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    , but thought I would ask on here first just in case anyone knows of any known issues or similar issues with mazda's or 323's? Thanks Nick
  • Landrover Td5 - 35 in a 30 on Maybray Kingway A3204 Southampton. 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    the single built up roads to that spot are posted as 40's, I feel like going in front of the beak, and trying to see if he/she would see reason.   I saw the camera and was dawdling, and was v surprised when it flashed, but even more so to get a NIP for 35. Has anyone risked going
  • Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 2002 - Head light Correcion Unit 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    in the n/s headlight  which controls the under/down direction of the light, was buzzing. I have now got a replacement unit and was wondering how I remove the faulty unit and replace it with the new one? I have tried to remove the one in situ by turning the unit clockwise hoping it would pop out
  • All - Dark winter nights ..... 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    because it's full of stars? No because like your car it has the usual p**s poor display up the front. Beware I'm working on more of these..don't make me do it! Get it fixed before it's too late!
  • Volkswagen Passat - HPI: Interest registered against a previous plate 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    was applied to this vehicle on 03/02/2011         This VRM has been recorded as having an outstanding finance agreement         An outstanding finance agreement was recorded on 28/07/2011 against a 14 IVTEC TYPE S 3DR 09
  • Points on your license 29 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    This, from my local area: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-14338331 There are over 400 people in Lancs and S. Cumbria driving around with points on their licenses exceeding the maximum 12 supposedly allowed.  This isn't just where I live; there's about 600 people
  • All - Open Windows Cost More Than Air-con 11 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    air con for only £49 so you don't have to fritter away the £££s by driving with your windows down.  I've seen a couple of tests in car and driver that suggest that driving withthe window ajar has no noticeable effect-even at 60mph+, whereas the air
  • How many miles can you squeeze from 1 tank? 3 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    have to say I am a little dissapointed with this, as my old S-reg 1.8 Mondeo would easily do 550 miles, often with some town driving included, so I always thought I could squeeze 600 out of it, but never quite managed it! How much can you get? I'd be particularly interested to hear
  • rear end shunt non disclosure of other driver 3 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    with it, while waiting for this to be dealt with i found out his insurance is only for a 1.6 and he;s actually got a 1.8 turbo engine fitted. it took 3 months for his insurance company to come and view his car (no mention of wrong engine) and in this time he has repaired his car so his insurance are now refusing
  • Any - New design of V5 ??? 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    /2 inch blue band across the middle with the words ' THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. IT SHOWS WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING & TAXING THE VEHICLE. '. The bottom half of the front page is PINK. Other than this it is exactly the same as previous V5's over the last few years
  • BMW 5 Series E39 - Bmw e39 525d parking sensor problem? 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    need help all the others work but 1 at the n/s/f so which one should i go and buy and replace please help thanks. Jason
  • Where can I find a replacement engine for my Mercedes-Benz S400? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am writing from north Cyprus. I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz S400 CDI (W220). I need a new engine. Where can I get one?
  • What are your thoughts on the Daihatsu YRV? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My friend is looking to buy a new car with a smallish engine. She has been looking at a 2003 Daihatsu YRV 1.3 F-Speed. What are your thoughts on this car?...
  • Car cloning 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    be read along with the number plate using an ANPR type system, mismatches between the two would be picked up. Any attempt to change such numbers would mean damaging the paint and thus respraying the area(s). Any evidence of a repair in this area would raise alarm bells for a potential buyer
 

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