Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Which estate should I buy? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 10 year old Peugeot 406 GLX diesel estate. Its a comfy, useful load lugger and quite economical but its getting to the age when things need replacing... -
Should I plug my Honda Accord's battery into a charger on a time switch to give it a two-hour daily charge? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently had to change the battery on my five-year-old Honda Accord because I only use the car for holidays and long journeys. We use a Jazz day-to-day.... -
Cheap replacement soft top 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We own a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 and we've had it from new. It has 47,000 on the clock and is a brilliant car. We love it but we've treated it rather more like... -
K-Series and gaskets 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I wish to avoid a the common head gasket failure on my MG TF I have approached my local garage who quote £430+vat to replace the cylinder head gasket,... -
Best diesel? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thanks to your website, I have been able to narrow down my next choice of car to the Ford Focus and Seat Leon. You give the Focus 5 stars however and... -
Buying a used car 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used Citroen C4, ideally no more than five years old, a diesel, and within a budget of £6500. I have found a 1.6 diesel C4 Cachet,... -
Faulty audio on Prius 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 45 month old Prius. The Radio/CD player was changed at around 2 years because some CDs became locked inside. There is a stick-on label with... -
Thanks to Fawdington Mini for their help in replacing an electrical unit on my wife's MINI Cooper. 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago the Dynamic Stability Control Unit failed on my wife's 5-year-old MINI Cooper (with 45,000 miles on the clock). I was quoted £937.22 for... -
How long are the batteries in my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to last? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Toyota Prius with which I have been very pleased. It is approaching four years old, half the guaranteed battery life, and I wondered if you... -
Unstable door 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My three-year-old BMW 320i SE Touring has just encountered a DSC unit failure and I have been quoted £425 for the repair by the local dealer. The car is... -
Plan A 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have been looking to buy a 2-3 year old Mercedes A170SE auto for £10,000 - £13,000. As we want a light coloured interior and they are as rare as hen's... -
Why has my Vauxhall Vectra's dual mass flywheel failed at 50,000 miles? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Vectra's clutch assembly (including flywheel) has failed after only 50,000 miles. It would appear that if it was only the flywheel, which is a relatively... -
One homer cars 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your opinion on the following: We are buying a used camper van from a small company both VWT5. We have a choice of two, identical inside,... -
Crash decision 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I just had an altercation with a 44-foot lorry. I drove a VW Polo that, although it may be a write off now, protected me. It is just over three years... -
Picant choose 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am 70 years old and am looking to purchase either a KIA Picanto 1.0 model, or a TOYOTA Aygo 1.0 model, which I think will be the last new car I shall... -
Crunch credit 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this week a BT van ran into the back of my two year old BMW 525. I immediately contacted Footman James my brokers who then handed the matter over... -
Buyer wants to take me to court after private sale 18 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I sold a used car privately that had recently undergone a new MOT. The buyer drove the car 80 miles home and has used the car for approx one month. I... -
Insurer won't write off car after heavy crash - what are my options? 27 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus was hit by another driver at 40mph. The accident wasn't my fault and damage is severe, with the insurer saying the car will cost at... -
Undue courtesy? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My experiences regarding courtesy cars have always been where the car was provided by the accident repair company. My 87-year-old sister has recently had... -
My car has the wrong coolant mixture - what should I do? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 17-month-old SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI. I thought the radiator needed topping up but stupidly mixed the antifreeze 50/50 with water when it was already...
Elsewhere on 
