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  • Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back...
  • Oil changes on current Jaguar's 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Current XF's require you use Castrol Oil. This oil is only available from a Jaguar dealer. To change engine oil and filter costs £169.00. For the last...
  • Warranty doesn't cover Ford Ka faults - must we pursue the trader? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Two months ago my wife purchased a 2004 Ford Ka from a commercial seller. The car came with a 3-month RAC Warranty. In the meantime, the heater will not...
  • How can I protect the coating on my Ford Focus Ghia's alloy wheels from damage? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 2006 Focus Ghia is fitted with highly polished alloy wheels that are protected by a thick transparent plastic coating. Unfortunately, this coating is...
  • Why is my Jaguar XF more expensive to tax than my S-Type, despite producing less CO2 emissions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to obtain an explanation for the following. I recently sold my S-Type Jaguar, which was listed as having a CO2 emission of CO2 g/km of 274...
  • skoda octavia estate ,santander bank. - compensation for wasted time 29 Dec 2010 (Forum)
    im a part time car dealer and buy cars on a fairly regular basis from a local auction house. up until recently the auction has insisted on cash payments,but recently changed its rules to allow debit cards for payment .with no additional charge. i recently bought a skoda estate for £5600 pounds on a friday and went back on a monday to collect the car.
  • Thanks for your help with my Auto Protect warranty - the company has agreed to deal with my claim. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I promised I would let you know the outcome of a warranty issue I had with Auto Protect after being mis-sold the wrong level of warranty by the supplying...
  • What's your view on left-foot braking when driving an automatic? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    For many years I have driven automatic cars and have always used my left foot for braking, I understand that you recently published an item on which foot...
  • SAM panned 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased my third Mercedes C Class in February, a 220 CDI Sport (I have never had any problems with any of the others). After 4 days practically every...
  • Does my 2005 Audi A4 require a cam belt change at 40,000 miles? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have run an Audi A4 TDI SE (multitronic gearbox) for five years since new. It is a second car and has a fairly gentle life. It is only used for journeys...
  • Is this Skoda service plan a good deal for my 2007 Roomster? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Skoda Roomster 56-reg and have done since new in January 2007. It has about 28,000 on the clock and has been serviced at the local Skoda dealer...
  • I've been offered good deals on the Toyota Avensis and Citroen C5 D Tourers - which should I pick? 12 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've been offered good deals on the 2.0 D Tourer versions of both the Toyota Avensis & the Citroen C5 VTR. There is little to chose between them on price...
  • On the hole, yes 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have checked on your website as to whether you have covered the topic of dealing with potholes as well as snow and ice with a 4x4. People seem mainly...
  • Clutch bagged 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My two-year old Renault Scenic with just 20,000 miles on the clock was recently diagnosed with a failing clutch release bearing, and it was with great...
  • Ferrous ox ire 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I put a deposit on a Hyundai 1.6 CRDI Comfort 58 pre Reg with 30 miles on the clock. It was a very good price: £9,799 at Hyundai/SEAT Dealers Coupers of...
  • Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the...
  • 1.5 Hybrid - Second-hand Honda Jazz 23 Jul 2024 (Forum)
     The Jazz did well in the small car category too, finishing in seventh place out of 19 models. Every Honda comes with a three-year warranty as standard for most parts, but the hybrid system in the Jazz is covered for up to five years or 90,000 miles.
  • Ford Focus - Engine failure after missed recall 28 May 2016 (Forum)
    Ford are going to replace the engine in the extended warranty - which I am happy about, but they are unwilling to cover the cost of a hire car as it is now out of warranty. This has left me very annoyed - I have already paid £87 to have my car moved from my local garage to the ford garage and almost £40 in taxis to work.
  • Best used small car for £6k? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My sister currently has a 2006 Fiat Punto 1.3 diesel that is getting a little unreliable and costly to run. She covers 12,000 miles a year and would like...
  • skoda superb - VAG Skoda new keys. 23 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Hello everyone, this subject may heve been covered previously, but I need some help. I have just encountered a problem with my car key. I bought the car second hand and it came with only one key. The usual 'flip out' VAG group key fob. No problem for 6 years until the fob plays up and I cannot get into the car.
 

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