Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Why does the battery on my mild hybrid keep going flat? 12 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Puma 1.0 MHEV but have fault with 12 volt battery losing charge. It will run fine for two or three weeks but then will require jump start... -
Are you aware of a transmission fault recall for the 2002 BMW X5? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 BMW X5 which has got transmission problems, has displayed a transmission error ('Trans. Fail-Safe Prog') on the dash but is not now showing.... -
Gripping yawn 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 530d and I love the engine, but not the lack of 'kit' in the car or the lack of grip in poor weather. We live in a rural area of... -
Is it common for Volvo S60 automatic gearboxes to fail after just 84,000 miles? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am writing after recent disappointment with my Volvo. The car is a 2002 S60 T5 and at 84,000 miles the automatic gearbox has been playing up and is slowly... -
Mazda 6 timing chain jump after 41k - advice on compensation from Mazda 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, I purchased a Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 TS2 + 5 year RAC extended warranty from The Car Shop, Swindon and took possession on 28/09/12 with a mileometer... -
Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About... -
Volvo XC40 burnt out clutch and damaged flywheel - can the dealer make me pay? 28 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo XC40 manual which is eight months old and has done 5,600 miles. I had a problem changing gear and a slight burning smell which went away... -
Issued with parking ticket whilst broken down at motorway services - can I contest this? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Monday our car broke down in the car park of a Welcome Break motorway services on the M5. I called out the AA and they told me it wasn't safe to drive... -
Younger drivers can buy and insure modern classic cars, such as a 1991 Golf, much more cheaply than a modern car. 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers might be interested in this info. In the last 16 years I've mainly owned and run older cars. What I've found is that you can insure... -
Insurance issue re no fault accident - is this right? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I had a no fault accident in De 2105 when someone hit my car in a multi story car park in Exeter. Fortunately for me a lady witnessed the incident, took... -
What causes common turbo failures on the Audi A6 diesel? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Against repeated advice in your column I decided to continue running my gorgeous Audi A6 diesel estate car beyond the three-year warranty period. 18 months... -
Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh... -
How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements... -
Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new... -
Petered rack man 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My neighbours (who are both old age pensioners) purchased a new Vauxhall Meriva in 2004 from a local franchised dealer, who has carried out all subsequent... -
Mixing part worn and new tyres ruined my car - is the tyre fitter liable for not warning me? 27 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Nissan X-Trail recently had the front wheel misalignment corrected and two new Avon ZX7 front tyres fitted at my local branch of a national tyre... -
Audi diesel fuel contamination - what should I do? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A3 1.6 TDI has been off the road for two weeks, pending an investigation into a breakdown where injector failure was cited as the reason. The dealer... -
Why aren't people forced to wear high visibility clothing when on foot on the road? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a couple of incidents I witnessed this week it is so clear to me of the benefits of always wearing high visibility jackets at a breakdown situation... -
Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades... -
Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its...
Elsewhere on 
