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Heater not working after waterpump replacement 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi, have a Peugeot 207cc which is almost six years old. A few months ago overheating light came on dash and temperature gauge shot straight up, I let the... -
Buying SEAT Leon FR 1.8 - problems with timing chains? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in a one year old Seat Leon 1.8 FR petrol. Have the widely reported oil consumption and timing chain problems with VWG TSI engines, been... -
Diesel or petrol? 27 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My commute to work is four miles there and the same four miles back. I do this twice a day. I'm looking at buying an 09-ish Kia Soul but can't decide between... -
Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced... -
Centre console discolour on Nissan Juke 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am having a problem with the centre console on my six month old Nissan Juke. The paint has started to bubble and discolour. I have returned it to my... -
Volvo V50 - "Anti skid service" fault code 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've had the "anti skid service required" message appear on my 2004 Volvo V50 and its delivering a fault code of "BCM 0130 pressure sensor signal missing".... -
Can I expect DPF problems if I buy a Jaguar XF or XJ? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the purchase of a secondhand Jaguar XF or XJ about 3-4 years old, but from reading your various concerns about particulate filters, I... -
Suspension noises - is it a 'characteristic' of the Volkswagen Golf GTi? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a brand new Mk7 Golf GTI (Sept 2013). All fine except the suspension creaks and groans at low speed (<20mph) over uneven surfaces, speed... -
I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly... -
Turbo boosted petrol engines - are they any good on the motorway? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 1.0-litre 'Ecoboost' petrol engine in the Ford C-MAX is amazingly swift and responsive, can such an arrangement really deliver long-term on A-roads... -
What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the... -
Vehicle MPG computers 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Why are MPG computers on cars so inaccurate? I have had a Focus Econetic which was up to 6 MPG out and now have a Mercedes C200 Blue Efficiency which is... -
Does the new RAV4 have a proper spare wheel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8-year-old RAV4 that I plan to replace later this year. I have been very pleased with the car, and all things being equal, would have gone straight... -
What could be causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses", as if someone is... -
Revoked driving licence 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was stopped today and found out that my licence was revoked in 2004 when police checked. Iwas given on spot fine 60 quid and 3 points.... ok fair enough.... -
Why does the failure of cheap ESP modules cause serviceable vehicles to be scrapped? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My guess is that the price out of the factory for ESP modules is not much more than a few pounds. Presumably there is no real competition for replacement... -
Which small car offers better performance than our Honda Jazz but keeps the folding rear seats? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a 2007 Honda Jazz. She loves the CVT auto gearbox and the ‘Magic’ easy folding back seats. However, particularly on longer journeys,... -
Is this DPF failure linked to my injectors? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 57 plate Passat 11 months old from main dealer, a Volkswagen demonstrator, serviced by them since. I have had major problems since day 1:... -
Which MPV? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace a 56-plate Mazda 6 Estate with something smaller now my twin daughters are 5 and no longer need a double buggy etc. I do short...

