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  • 306 diesel idle problem after start-up 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    t occurred since (just thought I?d include this in case it?s related).
  • New or Used? 12 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    My criteria are: Performance Handling Image Reliability Resale Value in 3 years. My current thoughts are: New: Honda Civic Type R Mini Cooper S Seat Leon Cupra R 225 (I can go a little higher than £16k) Used: BMW M3 EVO (98 r/s 40k miles) Audi S3 - (2 years old less than 40k miles) Merc CLK 320 (98 r/s 40k miles) What do you all think?
  • Replacement tyres 11 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    I own a 96N Micra 1.0 S, which currently has Dunlop SP Sport D8 175/60 R13 H tyres (pity my car can't do the 130 m.p.h. the tyres are rated at!!!), which may need replacing early next year. I know that the car can take the 155/70 R13 S/T type, but am unsure which type to replace the main set of four.
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Sx4 cross all grip tcss 6 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    This is one of many cars I am debating whether to get  On the true mpg there is 1.6 DDIS ALL GRIP real mpg average 55 out of 64. And 1.6 DDIS...
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross 1.0 SZ-T uneven rear tyre wear 13 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    My car was bought new in September 2017. Like some other owners, I noticed that both rear tyres were significantly worn on the outer edge. Following the...
  • How small is too small? 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    One of the cars was this 'mini' mini!. I remeber seeing things like this in magazines now and again back in the 70's and 80's, but have not seen one for ages. Absolutely brilliant!, imagine using this to pop down town for a couple of errands?!. Doesn't seem too expensive to me either, given the price (BL) Mini's can fetch these days (and i don't just mean Cooper's, or cars with motorsport history) https://www.collectionforsale.co.uk/1979-mini-mini
  • Mini Cooper S R53 vs Clio 197 vs Ford Focus ST M2 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Hello, I am looking for advice on the best car to purchase out of the 3 above. I know the Focus is a very different car, but I am really looking...
  • rover 214 1991 S - rover 214 wipers not turning off 3 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Hello my  Elderly neighbour has a rover 214 hatchback, they have recently started driving it again after a period of barely any use. Unfortunately...
  • What SUV do you recommend for £20,000? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a new SUV but I have just over £20,000 to spend. Can you advise?
  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross - Tyre wear 23 Jun 2016 (Forum)
    After 10,000 miles and 1 year from brand new my rear tyres are wearing much more heavily than the front tyres and the LHR is nearly down to the limit...
  • Renault Megane. - True value of a s/h Renault revealed. 13 May 2016 (Forum)
    This advert appeared on our local expat forum. Overvalued or cheap? 2006 Silver Renault Megane Scenic Break - Spares and repairs CT until March...
  • MINI Cooper and Cooper S 1.6 Petrol 2002 - EGR Valve Need Cleaning? 9 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    My ex wife's Mini is stuttering a bit on decelleration, the very same symptoms that my van had (albeit a diesel van) when the egr valve was sooted up....
  • HJ s recommendation for Hand car wash 20 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    In response to a reader asking why he always ended up with streaks after washing his car by hand, HJ recommeded waiting until it rained to do the job....
  • Audi A5 S Line TSFI Petrol (180) Special Ed - Servicing - Servicing Stop 28 May 2014 (Forum)
    Hello, 1st service on my A5 since purchasing it and looking for a good local indy and came accross servicing stop. Any one used these before... they...
  • Mk 2.5 Focus 1.8 Zetec S - Ford spark plug coil combi 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Just trying to change spark plugs on 2010 petrol.  Removed engine cover and saw new style with coil pack on each port. Undone the screw and unclipped...
  • Focus 1.8Tdci 2003 Zetec - Keys and Fobs 22 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Or can an unchipped key be cut and used ? Is it possible to buy an OEM fob and program it to my car ? I would imagine that s******s want loadsa dosh for a Ford replacement fob. The one fob that is coming with it is 3 button. Lock and unlock doors and unlock tailgate. Cheers.........ebt    
  • VW Passatt 1980`s/other makes&models - Pop-up sunroof component verification. 14 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    If anyone has a pop-up sunroof from the mid-eighties to early nineties,especially Therma-Lite ?then I could do with advice on  missing component/s.I`m...
  • Fiesta Ghia - Fiesta Zectec S Control Valve 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a Fiesta Ghia, 2000 reg, which is a 1.25 Zetec. I want to unplug the Idle Control valve so I can clean it as my revs are slightly Irractic....
  • Micra K12 2003 - Key Fob Battery Advice Please ! 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    Hello,my wifes key fob battery died on her today. On opening the fob the battery fitted was a CR2016. I only had spare CR2032's in my box of bits ! Anyway the battery fitted fine and off she went. Am I right in thinking they are the same power ? And that the 32's just last longer ? Or should I buy the correct battery and fit it ?
  • What's the 'Stop' sign flashing on my Peugeot 206's dash? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a problem with my Peugeot 206. A 'Stop' sign keeps flashing on the speedometer. What is this?
 

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