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  • Problem getting a resonable price newish van MPV 6 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    We need an additional car away from work. Have looked at the new berlingo multispace, peugeot teepee , ford tourneo connect and the fiat doblo. We can live with any of them and are not fussed about which one we end up with. Our only stipulation is it is relativly new if not new then at least
  • How do I replace my Ford Fiesta's wheel bearing? 18 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Fiesta 1.3 1998 Encore. My rear wheel bearing has gone on the left-hand side, so I've gone to remove it but there is a casing over the nut...
  • Jaguar S Type - Jaguar S type engine issue 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Hello folks. Wondering if someone can help me. I recently purchased a 2004 S type. The car was advertised as being in good condition apart from the slight tapping noise. I emailed the seller who advised that the noise went away after a while. Picked up the car and to be honest everything worked
  • Shanks`s Pony! - Winter boots(not tyres!)Any ideas?? 24 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I expect many of you will know what it`s like to spend any amount of time in a garage with concrete floors when it`s below freezing. Does anyone know of winter footwear suitable for insulating feet from cold concrete floors and frozen ground? Tried standing on wooden boards which
  • Jaguar S-Type - Jaguar S Type R Engine failure at 29,000 miles 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    In March 2009, I purchased a Jaguar Approved Used Car from Guy Salmon, Jaguar main dealer in Northampton. The car, a 4.2 S Type R, first registered in March 2004, had done 17,000 miles at purchase and has now covered just 29,000 miles. The car has been fully serviced by Jaguar main
  • MINI Cooper S R53 - Possibly buying a MINI Cooper S R53 tomorrow. 13 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Hi all, My mum is possibly going to be buying a 2006 MINI Cooper S R53 tomorrow. We viewed it today and it seems to be in immaculate condition. It's only done just over 30,000 miles and drives like new. It's had two previous owners, one of which was BMW (it was an ex-demo
  • My insurance company won't cover a claim for stone chips. What do you suggest? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My car is covered in small stone chips that happened on a motorway drive. The paintwork is ruined but my insurance company refuses to recognise it as accidental...
  • I got a fine for parking in a car park outside a local pub. Is this a fair ticket? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I was issued a parking ticket for parking in the car park of a pub. Is this fair?
  • What's a good reliable estate on a £1500 budget? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a cheap estate car to transport my two dogs. I have a budget of £1500 max ideally and will only do about 3000 miles a year. What do you recommend...
  • What is the best, economical commuting car for £5000? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I just started a new job in which I'm doing 120 miles a day, mostly motorway, five times a week. What would be the most economical car to commute and what...
  • Can you recommend an economical family car? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am having to sell my BMW 3 Series convertible as am expecting a baby and it is proving too expensive to run and a bit impractical. Please can you recommend...
  • buying on a budget - what would you recommend? 16 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My beloved Volvo V40 is on its last legs but as I am on a really tight budget of £10K max. what could you recommend that can accommodate a large dog -...
  • Which small auto for comfortable motorway driving? 2 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm currently driving a 1999 BMW 328 which I very much like, but needs replacing. The BMW is too large for me, and I'd like to find something refined,...
  • The steering failed on my Lexus RX300 - have you heard of this before? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Rather unnervingly, this morning the steering on my 2004 Lexus RX300 temporarily failed twice. From cold, 100 yards into my journey there is a left downhill...
  • Downsizing from a Saab 9-3 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 year SAAB Convertible 1.9 TTiD with 80,000 miles on the clock. Almost all of the miles have been motorway on long jouneys but I am now giving...
  • How often should I drive my Peugeot Boxer motorhome to keep it in good order? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently purchased a motorhome. I am not going to achieve a high annual mileage (max 5-6000) nor take it out for camping purposes that often (up...
  • Is this Citroen Picasso a good deal, or should we buy a Vauxhall Meriva? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs a new car. We were going for a Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 16v Breeze 2005 with 62,000 miles for £3999, and she needs me to lend £1500 for this...
  • Alarmalert 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 5 month old Golf Mk VI which from new has had a faulty alarm that occasionally goes off for no apparent reason. The dealer has tried some fixes...
  • Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast...
  • A new car for my Mother 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    but that may come back as we go round dealers. Also because of misfueling and DPFs I?m tending to advise against diesels. I?ve suggested a C-Max or a Golf Plus. She said she really fancied that Volvo from the new adverts which I think she means is the XC60 which is too expensive as is the Kuga and probably
 

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