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  • Jerky i30 diesel 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Any one else finding that the Hyundai i30 1.4 diesel on cruise control is really "jerky" on downhill sections, almost as though it´s using the brakes now...
  • MINI Cooper S - Condensation in rear lamp cluster 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    I have a 5 week old Mini Cooper S that when it is washed the O/S/R lamp cluster starts to mist over - this is quite minimal to start with but then gets worse over a couple of hours to the effect that 3/4 of the lens is covered in mist. This lasts for 24 hours. I have taken it back
  • Whining S-Type differentual 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am very pleased with my S Type but suspect a whine is developing at the rear, have they any known problems and is there a solution?
  • Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S line - How to sell an Audi A3 3.2 Quattro S line ? 31 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Can anyone recommend the best place to advertise such a car ? My brother is looking to sell his, as he just got a company car. this is a perfect example...
  • Mercedes Benz S-Class W221 - S CLASS WITH MAJOR HANDLING PROBLEMS 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    Bought a brand new S320 CDI in July 2007 and since then it has been wearing tyres off in approx 8000 miles average. There is a constant shuddering coming...
  • Horn Problem ? Seat Leon 5 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    HJ?s car by car for the Mk1 SEAT Leon identifies a problematic horn. Can anyone tell me if it?s an easy job to fit a new horn and whether a standard replacement horn from Halfords (currently £8.99) would suffice ? I guess it?s just a simple job of matching up the wiring? I have tried the local
  • Cooper S Stiff Gearchange 4 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Just traded in my 03 Ibiza TDI Sport for a 55-plate Mini Cooper S, and after a few days have noticed that the gearchange and clutch both seem to be pretty heavy - there's absolutely no way you can just 'slap' it into gear like I could with the Ibiza when a quick gearchange was required. I don't
  • Peugeot 106 diesel coolant problem 4 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    Hi my 1.4 106 (1993) diesel is losing coolant from the expansion tank. It\'s spraying out of the cap over the tank. It\'s been losing coolant through a leak in the radiator for some time. It\'s had a head skim about 60,000 miles ago, current milage is 137,000. I top up the coolant when it goes
  • Jaguar S-type misfiring 13 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    I have been running my July 1999 Jaguar S-type 3 litre SE auto since Nov 2001, averaging under 5000 miles p.a. Most mileage is local urban driving but about once a month I have a journey in excess of 50 miles. I then find at steady speeds of 40 mph and above that the engine appears to hesitate
  • Laguna II \"renault card\" Coding 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    I\'ve got a Laguna II for which I have obtained a spare key card. I just need to \'learn\' the keycard to my car\'s security system, which presumably you can do through coding it somehow. All the renault dealers seem to be wanting to charge me for an hours labour at 30-50 quid, which given my
  • Claiming compensation from trade seller 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Ford Focus 1.8 (2000) 75,000 miles roughly two months ago from a Trade Seller - one guy owning a fully registered company. I was generally happy...
  • VW Passat Estate 2005 - How do you remove the N/S/F Door Lock..? 11 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Help please... My n/s/f door lock has ceased to operate, it has been checked out and the fault lies within the mechanices of the lock and not the electrics.... we cannot open the door, so how do we remove the lock....??????
  • Volkswagen Jetta 1.9 S TDI PD - JETTA 1.9 2006 Reliable??? 11 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Hello About to buy the Volkswagen Jetta 1.9 S TDI PD it has 49000 miles and has service history fromm VW Anyone owns one knows about  how this car is in terms of reliability? and what i should watch
  • Nissan/Micra 1.2 DIG-S 2012 - Back order on a bottom hose 17 May 2013 (Forum)
    Just 9000 miles/14 months and the bottom hose has gone.   Apparently it's on back order, and will be 3 weeks.  Sounds to me like there was a faulty batch and demand is now exceeding supply or is it because the car is built in India?  Am I alone?  Anyone got a DIG-S
  • Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar Bonnet Emblem 26 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Can anybody advise me how to make the Jaguar emblem easily removable after parking. I live on a street which is peopled by alcohol filled young men (&...
  • MINI MINI Cooper and S R56 (2007 - ) - Top Marque Cars Ltd - are they a legit company? 8 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I saw the ad in the telegraph for Top Marque Cars Ltd http://www.tmcarsales.co.uk/ offering mini cooper s for £14,000 which is cheap compared to Mini dealer. Does anyone know if this company is legitimate ad had experience buying from them? Thanks
  • Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - 05 2.7 Won't start after battery was left discharg 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    My brothers 2.7 diesel S type auto. will not start after leaving the battery flat for a long time, everything seems to work but when the key is turned nothing happens (as if you are in Drive and not P or N) any ideas anyone please?
  • c5 front o/s leg 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    hi i have been getting a knocking from o/s i think its coming from the leg its very much like when the antiroll bar bushes go but they are fine. has anyone had anything like this ,engine and gearbox mounts ect are all ok .cant see anything under car . please help. dave.
  • New S-Class - the remedy ? 10 Oct 2005 (Forum)
    Generation-change at the pinnacle of automotive engineering: Mercedes-Benz presents the new S-Class... Technical innovations which make the flagship Mercedes model an example for others to follow... Taking Luxury To A Higher Level ... bla,bla,bla... I don't think it'll work - new Lex LS430 is just
  • Triumph Speed 4's cheap 8 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    For what reason I do not know Jack Lilleys in Shepperton have a showroom full of 04 pre-reg Triumph Speed 4's for £4,250. A great price in itself but given they had at least five sitting there possibly even cheaper for those holding folding. Too small for me (6'2") but a lovely bike for those
 

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