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Replacing a car lamp 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend was called by his daughter to replace a failed indicator lamp on her car. Having visited Halfords to purchase the lamp he found they would replace... -
A second hand small car 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The wife has started to drive about quite a bit and she takes "her" car, an M-Class Mercedes. We want to keep the Merc as it's good for kids, dogs & distances... -
Why does my Hyundai's ISG keep failing? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Hyundai ix20 in May 2011. The ISG (Intelligent Stop and Go) stopped working after ten days and since then it's been back to the garage half... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than... -
Problems with a Zafira 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We had problems with car running on a short distance with flooding and drys up and restarts. The AA have been out on occasion, and after first diagnosis... -
Does Nottingham Police Force see the motorist as an easy target? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to Nottingham police and asked them if they treated motorists and real criminals equally. They replied saying "The vast majority of the public... -
Why is ABS part of the MoT? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Megane recently failed its MoT because the ABS was out of action. I told the tester that I did not need or want ABS. I have driven for more than 50... -
Which wheels and tyres for a 2010 3 Series 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
The alloys factory fitted to this vehicle are 17 inch V spoke style 285. Tyres are Bridgestones 225/45 R 17. I have covered only 17,000 miles and the rear... -
Should I really worry about DPFs? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been worried by your frequent references to costly problems relating to diesel car particulate filters. We have a 2 year old Subaru Legacy with... -
MINI 'surging.' 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just bought a brand new Mini One diesel for our eighteen-year-old. Both my husband and I have experienced dangerous power surges that lurch... -
Do you have to tell your insurer that you've attended a Speed Awareness Course? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
After reading of ES of Newton Abbot’s speeding and subsequent Speed Awareness Course, I thought I would add my thoughts after attending a course earlier... -
Swapping a Ka for a Golf 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 57 plate Ford Ka Sport SE (1.6 8v engine) that has done 32,000 miles, but it is a very thirsty, uneconomical car to drive, particulary... -
Why is my insurance company settling a minor damage claim 50/50? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
In September my wife was involved in an accident in our local supermarket car park. She was waiting to reverse out of a space until a van had passed her.... -
Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who... -
Rough idle on a Peugeot 406 HDI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running... -
Green flagged 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We had the misfortune to break down on the way north on holiday, we had travelled for about two hours and as usual we stopped for a break at Wetherby Services... -
Winter Tyres for Golf TDI 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2004 VW Golf 2.0 GTTDi 140 with 225/45/R17 wheels, these are hopeless in the winter and especially caught out in the snow. I have purchased... -
Appealing situation 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently received a (parking charge notice) from Total Parking Solutions (WD6 4ZL) for £70 for over staying my welcome at St Peters Retail Park, Burton-on-Trent,... -
Buying a used A5 quattro 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way... -
Crunchy brakes 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
At the end of June we bought a Jaguar XF 3-litre petrol on an 08 plate from a Jaguar main dealer. When we reverse out of our garage and down the fairly...
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