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Erratic Yaris speedo 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The speedo has started to be erratic going from 0 to 30mph approx. The ABS light goes out when starting the engine and the car runs well enough except... -
Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered... -
Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start... -
What car for long distance use? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Joining new company with company car opt out scheme. Will be doing around 30k miles per year business use and I am looking for small family hatch type... -
Honda Shuttle 1996 - Honda Shuttle problems -lots, not sure if linked 5 Jul 2012 (Forum)
Replaced this and all dashboard lights come on with no keys in the car. Also when you start it and remove the keys, the engine keeps running. If I take the fuse out, the car runs fine and the keys turn the engine off etc.. but still have D4 flashing. Firstly, are the 2 things linked? Second, is it normal! -
MINI Cooper S cooling fan comes on all the time 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Drive a few gentle miles in any weather or terrain and the radiator cooling fan is running flat out on my MINI Cooper S. Doesn't stop. The dealership... -
Which small automatic car for a 91-year-old driver? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 91 years of age and drive approximately 8000 miles per year. I run a Volvo V50 Automatic but am considering downsizing to a small, quality car that... -
Why aren't speed limits displayed using a reflective band system? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Speed limits could be posted by reflective bands and a system of one band for 30mph, two for 40mph adopted. Motorists have to have certain standards of... -
Ford Focus 2001 - Ford Focus Help 8 Feb 2012 (Forum)
Hi..I have a Ford Focus 2001. Car runs fine on short runs. On longer journey e.g. 30 minutes and when cruusing at constant speed of 40 or 50 the car suddenly jolts as if loss of fuel. No engine lights comes on. The car then picks up again and generally is ok. -
Is BP Ultimate as good as Shell VPower? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nearest petrol station is BP, and I have been running my Mercedes 190e 2.0 on Ultimate. Would I benefit by seeking out a Shell station and using... -
Winter Tyres - Now or never? 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
We live on small close which is reached via a mildly inclined road, but that was enough to defeat the car during the worst of winter 2010/2011. The need for better traction is higher this year, with increased school run activity, and an elderly relative who needs regular assitance. However, we intend to keep running the FR-V for at least another 3 years (great car btw). Would it be wiser to invest in rims as well as tyres, or just get the tyres swapped off the current alloys every spring and autumn? -
How reliable are these MPVs? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Of these cars having 3 ISOFIX seats in the second row, how would you rate the reliability of one against the other? Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008,... -
Hyundai ix35: Style or Premium? 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have almost decided to buy a Hyundai ix35, is the Premium worth the extra cost over the Style model (1.7 diesel with ISG). I want comfort, reliabilty... -
Is a cambelt change needed? 18 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We run a dualogic 1.2 Panda for my mother. It was new in December 2006 and has done only 5300 miles. The dealer is saying the cam belt needs changing before... -
Why is 'Antipollution Fault' causing loss of power? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car loses power after five minutes of driving. There is a beep and then an Antipollution Fault appears. Why does my car lose power after the... -
Vauxhall Zafira - ecu problem 15 Jul 2011 (Forum)
I have a i.6 zafira 2001 the engine light came on the dash a while ago and i had a friend check the codes with his snapon reader, it came up lamba sensor, hed removed the codes and all seemed to be well a day or two later the engine seemed to be running a little lumpy and the rev counter stopped working also the cooling fan kept running all the time although the engine was not hot at all, then the next day it would not start at all , my friend did another check with his reader but it came up with an error message " conection failed, we tryed several times but cannot seem to connect to ecu , does this mean my ecu is shot? -
Buying a used X5 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol... -
Which Mondeo - Ecoboost v TDCI 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a nearly new Mondeo from a supersite. I'm retired and only do about 9000 miles a year (with a fair few short runs)and can't decide... -
Economical seven-seaters 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2?... -
2WD with good ground clearance 13 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please help, I live up a very rough farm track and don't really want the expense of fixing a 4x4. Can you tell me about any cars that have really good...

