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• Hyundai i20 (2009) - MOT Advisory question... 21 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Hi there I'm hoping someone might be able to help... My 2009 5-door Hyundai i20 had its annual MOT and service. The MOT came back with an advisory note: "001 Brake pad(s) wearing thin, front [3.5.1g
• BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 - BMW Z4 3.0 Vs Porsche 987 3.2 20 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  ? I'll be adding 40K miles over two years, so depreciation is also a consideration... I believe the Z4 is probably more suited to motorway etc, finally is it just me or is the 987's interior looking terribly dated
• BMW 330D E90 - BMW E90 330D NON C.A KEY FOBS DEAD. HELP! 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  , for driving, but the buttons don't! When i unlock manually, the alarm goes off as soon as i open the door though. It seems to 'arm' when i lock with key, but not disarm when i unlock! Should i disconnect alarm for now? The s****** wants £168 for a new key, they don't refurb
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  Should I buy new or nearly new? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What would be a better buy a brand new Passat R Line 190PS diesel or a nearly new(only 980 miles on the clock) Audi A4 177PS Line?
• Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDi - Gearbox codes confusion 17 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2006 (56) Polo S 1.4 TDi is in need of a new gearbox. The engine is BNM and the gearbox is HCS, according to the sticker in the service book.  Couldn't afford the ideal situation of having my own gearbox rebuilt so found a secondhand one at a distant breakers (no names
• none - a very strange road indeed 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  : PEDESTRIAN ZONE then there is a red circle with nothing in it, then NO VEHICLES Except for loading No waiting at any time No access for blue badge holders or taxis Seems fairly comprehensive, what? However within this zone M&S have their collect by car bay
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot 308 automatic gearbox 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  became worse with a 'gearbox faulty' and a flash 'S' and 'snowflake' symbol (so the sports and ice modes for gearbox). The car becomes sluggish. The Peugeot dealer repalced the transmission fluid and (I believe) the filter. The problem is continuing and it is back off down to the dealer
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  Classic car crash claim - how can I prevent a write-off? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she...
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  My car has had 11 previous owners - is this bad? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 15 year old Honda Prelude today that is clean, with no rust and a full service history. The mileage is 70,000 miles, but the V5 shows 11 previous...
• Talbot Peugeot J5 - Talbot/Peugeot J5 Campervan Gearbox removal 24 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I am trying to remove the gearbox on My 1990 Talbot campervan LHD. The vehicle has the auxillary driver pulley on the n/s (drivers) of the engine. There is a shaft that runs out of the engine and through the top of the bellhousing for the gearbox which is supported by a bearing bracket
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  My Nissan Note is leaking 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Water is entering the boot in my Nissan Note and we can't locate the source, except possibly through wheel arches. Also, the drain hole plug had not...
• Alfa Romeo 156 - Engine Temperature gauge not working Alfa Romeo156 12 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  on the dash. I have previously has a Saab 93 with thermostat issues that lead to a head gasket failure in less than a week. So am weary of this 156's issue. I'd be travelling from London to Huddersfield. Is this car a risk or an easy fix?  Thanks for reading and any help and advice that can
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  Buying a used estate - what's best? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Volkswagen Passat diesel estate with something comfortable and reliable. I do less than average mileage and am happy with either...
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  Searching for a small car 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an Audi A1 1.4i Sport. It has just three doors and I want to change it for a five door variant. I am in my 70s and do about 6000 miles...
• Audi A3 2.0T FSI 2006 - Audi A3 2.0T FSI broken cam belt 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  policy had it towed home, I s diagnostic check going to tell me anything my feeling is i might have a broken cam belt as it was overdue a change, My dilema now is after reading a fair bit about this sought of problem instead of throwing money at this problem do i jusyt bite the bullet and put a new
• Yeti 4 x 4 - Skoda Yeti 4x4s in reverse. 25 May 2013 (Forum)
  and the Yeti, apart from a surprising clutch-burn smell, was great while our 2 farm Defenders were, to the surprise of none here were slipping about like slippery- s***-off-a-shining-shovel ... as per usual. This is because Defenders notoriously have only a central diff-lock which, sure, sends drive
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  Iveco van running on after turned off, then wont start. Any ideas? 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Iveco van continues running after the ignition is turned off, then doesn't turn over. Does start OK sometimes, but sometimes wont start at all. Ignition...
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  Is my Nissan X-Trail's electrical fault related to the tailgate? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Nissan X-Trail Adventura failed its first MoT on a broken wire to the high level stop light in the tailgate. It then failed its second MoT on the...
• VW Amarok - Amarok AutomaticHJ review 6 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  without transmission wind-up (as per some L200's) as well as the "traditional" 2WD/4WD selection? or is that only possible with the version that has constant 4WD?   Thanks Zuave.    
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  Is this Mercedes-Benz E-Class likely to be a money pit? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Avantgarde with 63,000 on the clock. One previous owner with full main dealer service history for £2400....