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  • Audi Q5 and EA189 engine - does it have defeat software? 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Does this engine which uses Adblue injection likely to have the defeat system software fitted?
  • Peugeot 508 SW - Registered April 2014 - Rear tyres worn out in 14000 miles 17 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    wheels and only one service at supplying dealer from new. Following an alignment check camber and tracking seriously out on the rears plus incorrect camber on O/S/F. Warranty will not pay for adjustments so £300 for tyre and £140 for adjustment down to my pocket. I
  • VW GOLF or anyother model - What car to choose ? - very much confused 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    . We have viewed VW golf 1.6 TDI  (2011), Toyota  Auris Hybrid (2011) , Seat leon (2013- manual). Verdict -DH found VW not interesting, Toyota ok. Whilst viewing all these , we happend to view AUDI A4 s Line Avant (58 plate , 36k for 14k) and quite liked
  • Family Estate - Used estate for 2-3k 16 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    would be tight)? As well as car suggestion(s),  I'd be grateful if anyone could advise as to what maximum mileage on a car I should cap my search at. Taking into consideration my annual mileage,  type of driving and anticipated length of ownership. Any advise will be greatly
  • Can I put petrol oil in my diesel car? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can I put petrol engine oil in my 1998 Peugeot 306 diesel? The car needs an oil and filter change and I have a spare five litre can sitting in my garage....
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee - what 4x4 £11k 22 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    - i am not worried about depreciation as like the jeep i will use it for 3.5 years and then bin it in an auction - i am not worried about fuel. WORK PAYS FOR FUEL!!!! This is an important consideration Any top 3's that spring to mind
  • Mk 7 Golf GT TDI - Noisey Rear Shock Absorbers 21 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    with it.       I understand this problem only affects the MK 7 Golf GT,s  I feel it is unreasonable to expect the customers to tolerate this noise and it is also unreasonable for V W customer services to expect the customer to ‘ ’live with it ‘’ the retailer
  • Audi A3 Sportback - are there any known issues? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if there are any known issues with the 2008 Audi A3 Sportback? I am considering buying a diesel, but don’t want to buy something that’s...
  • Renault Laguna 2 1.9dci 120bhp sport tourer - 2.DEF : Coherence between the boost pressure and a 26 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    . 2.DEF : Coherence between the boost pressure and atmospheric pressure. This is the error code and description that the Renault can clip is giving me. I have now changed what I think is everything but still problems persist. The car is still running like a bag of s*** and I
  • Suzuki Swift SZ4 - Reasons NOT to buy a new Suzuki Swift 2 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    on a passenger lap ! 3..small boot 4. reliabiity 5 years plus onwards 5. push button engine start (SZ4) is this a weakness that makes this car vulnerable     to theft like certain expensive BMW s ?
  • Escort XR3 - Can someone explain Cat-C VIC check 15 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    Hi all, Ive just been to look at an 1982 XR3 with a view to buying it. (note this isnt a debate as to weather you like XR3's or not) The owner didnt have the V5 doc with him and didnt seem keen to go and fetch it, i just put this down to lazyness at the time but now im no so sure
  • KIA cee'd - 2008 1.6D Kia Cee`d grinding noise from front 6 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    condition. After leaving the dealer I noticed this noise has started again although it`s not as bad as it was. Anyone got any idea what this problem might be?  
  • vauxhall vivaro van - 1.9 tdi 2004 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    . (PS as an aside I hope it's pessimism - after all I drive a 2004 Peugeot 1.6 - I can here you hissing- and it's been as good as gold for 7 years Cheers and thankz in advance for any warming words. Colin S
  • Toyota Avensis - Toyota Avensis 1.8 Petrol 1st week 31 May 2012 (Forum)
    and stuff so 140 miles since last Friday. Kids and family love it. They got more space that the C5. Was it worth the 12K we will see. Hope it lasts for ever and does have Toyota;s reptuation for living forever.  
  • VW dealer - great service!! 24 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    and tensioner, check brakes (noisy) and check f/n/s door hinge mechanism as it was clicking a bit on opening/closing. Brakes were found to be OK, door adjusted. I expected a bill of about £600-650. It was £571, which I thought was pretty good. AND.... they replaced all 4 injectors
  • 2.2 ictdi 2006 - Honda accord suspension problems 19 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Recently I was parking my car and heard a big bang, like I crashed into something and car went lower on the driverside. I checked the front wheel arches...
  • Is there a drawback on this Hyundai i30 estate offer from Drive The Deal? 22 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    This, I think, is exactlty what my wife is looking for . . . Drive the Deal quoting £10450 for this vehicle (down from £17k). It is a 2011 model, so it's...
  • Peugeot 106 1.5 diesel R reg - Oil Leak with pictures - Camshaft seal ? 20 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    a tendency to pop out & take the oil with it. (Cleaned ) http://alturl.com/s9bcv (Same day , after a 100 mile journey) http://alturl.com/kezzd Looking on the internet, a recommendation was to keep the oil level below 3/4's on the dipstick
  • Volkswagen Passat - Acceleration goes down on motorways 14 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    My VW PASSAT S TDI drives well around town but when I go on motorways, specially if its uphill, you feel a clear damp in the acceleration as someone has applied brakes
  • Honda Civic - Brake Wear 6 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, we have a Civic Type S GT 2.2 Diesal, less than 2 years old with 34,000 miles on the clock and full Honda Service history.  Last service was September 2009 when there were no issues. We've noticed some 'rubbing' sounds when braking, and so took it to a dealer who informed
 

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