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  • How many owners has my MX5 had? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a used Mazda MX5 and it shows as having one registered keeper prior to me owning it. However, it now transpires that the staff at Mazda...
  • Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer brake problems 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2011 model) with 53k on clock in December 2015. For six months, I took the car back every month with brake...
  • Skoda Fabia - is the timing chain reliable? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at a Fabia Estate as a future replacement for our 2010 Honda Jazz, which lacks boot space. I've heard too many horror stories to buy another...
  • Dealer won't repair faulty gauge - What are my rights? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My step-son purchased a second hand Alfa Romeo from a dealership two weeks ago. He paid an additional £400 for a 15 month warranty. As he was driving home...
  • Which Kia is best? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Would greatly value your opinion choosing between a new Kia Optima, a new Sportage and a new Cee;d with the emphasis on comfort. All around £22,000.
  • Golf Mk7 - EA189 Engine or EA288? 1 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    John, thanks for the great coverage of the VW emissions scandal ... by far the best commentary I've found anywhere. Are you able to just clarify something...
  • Euro 6 emission standard 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    According to the website of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), all new cars registered from 1 September 2015 will have to meet the...
  • Best automatic small car? 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We need to upgrade our trusted Seat Arosa with a new 5 door automatic. This is a second car that will only complete 6000 miles per year, a combination...
  • Diesel engine for L3H2 van - should get euro 6 compliant engine? 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We are buying a L3H2 size van for conversion before Sept 2015. Should we go for a Euro 6 compliant engine as this restricts the range of models available?...
  • What's the best method for storing winter tyres? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I know it's Spring but I'm looking ahead to Winter 2015 and want to take advantage of cheap winter tyres via online retailers. I have 4x4 steel rims...
  • Which SUV is best for towing a caravan? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2003 BMW X5 gearbox has failed at 103,000 miles. I am looking for a replacement and new SUV to tow my 1900KG twin axle caravan on European tours. Ideally,...
  • Need a large and practical car for my retirement 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Having now retired, I want to swap my Jaguar XF (brilliant car) for something with more boot space. I have thought about the Honda CR-V as I need space,...
  • 100% of Fords Sold in Ford Auction 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    An HJ news item says '100% of Fords sold in Ford auction'. As it was a closed sale, then no massive surprise there. Whistling in the dark perhaps?
  • Hard ground 19 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    I was up on the local escarpment the other day, looking down over the valley, where the river Calder meanders across it`s clay bedded floodplain.  A few hundred yards further, along the ridge, gapes the wide West facing mouth of Crigglestone tunnel - walled off at one end these last
  • MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Rejecting cherished MINI Cooper S 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    At the end of August of this year I purchased a Mini Cooper S from my local dealership (I will call it delearship 1), I'm now sick to the teeth of the car due to various problems. Here is an email I sent to "dealership 1" The problems started the first day I bought the car. I took it to a friend
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford fiesta - Ford 4500 rds radio code 18 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    Please could somebody help and advise the code for serial number M270713
  • What should I replace my Mondeo IV petrol estate with? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I want to replace my 2009 Ford Mondeo IV petrol estate. Among my requirements are: good reliability, reasonable economy and preferably low emissions;...
  • volvo s60 D5 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Are volvo D5's any good?
  • Ford - FORD STEREO 6000 SERIES (ERROR CODE E16)??? 27 May 2011 (Forum)
    Can you fix a Ford Stereo 6000 Series, Error Code E16??? From the Ford Audio Manual E16 "There is an eject fault, see your Ford Dealer" How much will that cost to rectify??? Cheers
  • Mini Cooper S - Turbocharger warranty 7 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    In August this year the turbo on my mini went. 2K later the garage fitted a new one and said that an oil change after 500 miles is advised or it may void...
 

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