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  What's happened to my Volvo V50's gearbox? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm stranded locally in my 2007 Volvo V50 with no bite on the gears. The clutch has not gone to the floor like it does when it's dead, and the gears still...
• Renault Laguna S reg Hatch - Door jammed on Renault Laguna 18 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I have already posted about this problem with no luck as yet BUT could anyone tell me..... if there was an electrical problem with the C/L should...
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  Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220...
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  Why does my Vauxhall Astra 1.7's gearbox crunch when I engage first gear? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi crunches hard when changing into first gear unless I hold the clutch down for a few seconds. It seems as though the clutch...
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  Untyring effort 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The tyres for my car should be 225/55/16 95W. Unfortunately the tyre supplier has fitted 225/55/16 95V. Would this affect my insurance?
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  MINImatic 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which, please, if any is the best MINI engine to combine with auto transmission?
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 98 3.0 One cooling fan not working 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello y'all It seems my n/s cooling fan is not working. Neither fan appears to come on when I would expect them on at slow speed, only the o/s fan comes on full speed when temp gets over 90ish. From reading other threads it seems major possibilities are either the one fan is dead (open circuit
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  The Shining 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate advice on maintenance of new car bodywork/what product(s)would you recommend to build up a barrier on paintwork to help withstand chips/weather...
• SEAT Leon (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.6 s Gearbox disaster at just 62k miles 16 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Last week whilst driving steadily along a country lane the gearbox on my Seat Leon gave up... the transmission specialist's report noted that the Cross...
• Doors to manual 20 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I`ve thought of central locking on small two door cars like our 1.9D Mk2 Punto as being unnecessary rubbish for years. Forced to have it as it was standard spec (another reason for buying the van without it) on the car - and that was that, just had to tolerate it. On it`s dozens of openings
• Soot in the oil - via the EGR valve your views? 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  to Meadowhall and back and changed the oil and filter - using Shell Rimula R4. I`ve normally done 3,000 oil changes (filthy old IDI engine) which are half service interval and the cams and cambox were clean (black oil accepted) no sludge or cam surface wear, at 56,000 miles It`s occurred to me
• SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Best Tyre Replacements 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  on the subject. Firstly, what are the quietest tyres in this size (ie. 205/45/16's) ? Secondly, what are anyones thoughts on changing to 205/50/16's on the same wheel rims. I am assuming that there would not be a fitting problem, as the overall diameter is only 20.5 mm greater and rolling circumference only
• Average speed cameras and the teflon chancer 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  can you call them? I know if I go over the limit I get a ticket. It`s as though some form of alternative reality is operating as you see these cars cruising past at a good 100mph , seemingly with impunity. Let`s hear it for average speed cameras then - fair dispensation of points to all
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Seat squeaking after service?Help!! 22 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My mini has come back from its service. I have been trying to get a fault rectified for the last few rears. Each time I mention it on the service it has...
• I wondered lonely as a cloud, past ugly motors.... 21 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I wondered lonely as a cloud by ugly motors large and loud All gas guzzlers plain to see waiting for a monster fee Wheels to grace a road going tank tyres to bust a modest bank in your face with lack of grace dominator`s of rat and race puff and pomp, supercilious glance a personal lack below
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - Which to choose 20 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, Bit of advice needed here I have to choose a new company car and just wish to see what you all think. Currently have a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 TDi very happy with the car but would like to change from the Skoda Octavia. I have got three choices in mind, Mazda 6 S Diesel, Seat Altea XL XL
• Just passed test! Now need to swap insurance. Help 16 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm 23 years old and Recently passed my test and pass plus, I insured myself on a Toyota Yaris that belonged to my girlfriend but now find I need instead to be insured on my mums car , which is a mini cooper s 2004, my policy with ecarinsurance doesn't cover me to drive my mum's car til I'm over 25
• New Tyres, advice please. 17 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  and they weren't even a premium brand. I have decided that It would be best to just get 4 new tyres as the fronts are budget tyres and its a front wheel drive. Safety first and all that. I do not want Pirelli P6000's because of road noise. I was looking at some Khumo 769's which I can purchase for £45 each
• Help! about to view used car - best HPI type check 18 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I'm just about to look at a used car for my son, the vendor has told me that she is leaving the country at the end of June. The car in question was purchased by her from a dealer in Nov 07. I'm concerned that she may have bought the car on HP from the dealer and she could be leaving with o/s
• DIY servicing, power screwdrivers, tendon issues 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I stripped the door a few days back and dealt with about 15 trim screws and four torqs bolts holding the check strap in. Some time afterwards, one arm couldn`t manage to get a cup of coffee into drinking position. Its the radial screw driving, forearm twisting motion that`s the problem, so thought