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  • MG ZS 2017 - Tyre Puncture repair badly done 15 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    poorly repaired n/s rear tyre. puncture was in the first groove about 50 mm from the edge. Selling Dealer has agreed to pay for new replacement tyre. said no need to return it, but i will as I would like the matter of the poor repair sorted. I know it's not my problem, but the tyre fitters
  • BMW 120D MSPORTS - MOT pass but should be fail? 5 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    be booking the car in within 2 weeks of purchase to be looked over by a BMW specialist and I have just collected it tonight, much to my purses dismay!  The garage has looked over the car and informed me that it hasn't been recently serviced a s told  and is actually 7000 miles over it's
  • Which non-Diesel Taxi car to buy? 23 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    needing a firmware/software update first lol - Finally can do 100000's miles easily in its life - Anything I missed from list above?
  • BMW 4 Series - Terrified when given lift 3 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    I was recently given a lift by a colleague. He was going to M&S, said do you want a lift, so I said yes as I needed to pick up something for lunch. He has a BMW 4 series, and he claims it does 0-60 mph in 4 seconds. Anyway, we were on a dual carriageway at the Fareham junction south of the M27
  • What would cause the loss of power steering in my Jaguar XJS? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS. Today I moved it off the drive for the first time in five months and it's obvious that the power steering has stopped functioning....
  • Chrysler Voyager (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.8 audio system 3 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    feed which are working fine. i have tried to trace the speaker wires from head unit back to the amp but i have no continuity (the colour coding is the same front and rear). i have tried to follow wiring through vehicle it appears to run down the n/s of vehicle and dissapears behind the dash, do
  • Swerving to avoid a crash (theoretical) 17 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    in front of me (car 1)?    The country lane is about 3 cars wide and knowing that you've braked as hard as you can and do not have hope of stopping and there is a high hedge and no open ground to your left, are you meant to avoid the accident by swerving around car 1's front
  • Will not having the emissions fix done affect the resale value of my car? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2009 Audi A3 TDI with 98000 miles on the clock. I received a call from Audi for the emissions fix. From what I have read and heard I am unsure...
  • Renault Megane 07 reg - Selling advice needed 5 May 2017 (Forum)
    and I've only had it for about 18 months. Problem is my grandad was still driving well in to his 80's and he's knocked it about a fair bit. A large dent on drivers door, scratches on wing mirrors, bad scrapes along bumper etc. I want to get a good price so I can buy a decent replacement so I need to either
  • Any - Council Hypocrisy 7 Jan 2017 (Forum)
    in the are wonders why their potholed street hasn't been fixed, or why their streetlights are out you know where the moneys gone! Dangerous, distracting,stupid and pointless. You've got to love the local authority m****s who decide these things.
  • Can you suggest a small reliable hatchback for older drivers? 7 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We are in our early eighties and want to buy a reliable 2-3 year old small 5 door hatchback. All we require is power steering, a chain cam, a heater, a...
  • Should I buy the Audi A4 Allroad in standard or sport? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm about to buy an Audi A4 Allroad 2.0 190 TDI S tronic and can't decide between standard and sport. I am concerned about the negative impact 18-inch...
  • Looking for an executive car for £6500 - any recommendations? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have up to £6500 to buy a car. I am in my mid-50s and cover 15,000 miles a year. I'd like a car with a good drive, lots of everyday comfort and decent...
  • Can I refuse Volkswagen's emissions fix? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI. I am waiting for the emissions software upgrade, what are the likely consequences of not upgrading my car? Will...
  • Nail In Tyre & Other Issues 12 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    .  (Diesel in Andorra 87c, France supermarkets 1.07 euros, French autoroutes 1.27 for excellum). Yesterday son called round with his 1yo Sandero. Had picked up twisted/bent 4" nail in r/o/s tyre. He borrowed my car overnight and this morning took his to local trusted tyre indy. (No warning light from
  • Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before...
  • £1500 budget for reliable 50 mile commuter car 31 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a £1500 budget for 50 mile daily commute and occasional motorway work, hatchback. I have looked at the 1.4 and 1.8 TDCI Fiesta and Focus. I have...
  • Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI - Is it any good? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.2 TSI. However, I have just discovered that the 1.2 TSI petrol engine has been replaced by a 1.0 TSI. Is this new...
  • Audi A6 Avant amplifier fault 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2011 Audi A6 Avant. A few days ago the sound system stopped working. This happened after my car had some work done at my local dealer for a faulty...
  • A good drivers car to sleep in? 23 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What cars are good to sleep in (occasionally) - back seats down making a bed with duvets or sheepskins ? I tried a golf but it was too small. I've been...
 

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