Refine by channel:  Forum (13385)    Ask HJ (5906)    News (1730)    productReview (148)    Article (132)    FAQs (29)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• Vauxhall Vectra B 2.2L - Rough running engine 5 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  My 52 reg Vauxhall Vectra Elegance 2.2L petrol 70,000 miles developed severe vibration after being left with a meet and great company at Gatwick. Both...
• 
  Reliable diesel hatchback 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has had some problems with his Mk4 Golf running rough on idle and misfiring. It's an 02 1.6, and he's fed up so is thinking of replacing...
• 
  A new car like a Vauxhall Agila 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know nothing about cars. I want a car with a similar shape to the Vauxhall Agila (having written off my 2006 car). I am regularly doing the London to...
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 97 1.4 8v Mis-fire. 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  Very similar to Akialmera problem of 8 weeks ago. Car had been running fine before a xmas break but on return after approx 3 miles started mis-fire. Changed plugs ,ht-leads dis cap and rotor. Also notice that front pipe with cat had small hole so that has also been replaced along with cat.
• 
  Dodgy Punto 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at a used 52-plate Punto. No service history, 100,000 miles, MILKY SUBSTANCE on oil filler cap, but oil on dip stick is clean! No over...
• 
  Faulty fuelling 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 54-plate 2.0-litre petrol Mondeo. After about five miles the car dies out like I have run out of fuel. I changed the fuel pump and filter as...
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI - Ford Mondeo 54 plate Turbo actuator problem 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  The actuator intermitantly fails, I have read lots of posts regarding replacing the complete turbo or trying to have the actuator repaired but mine still intermitantly work. On a cold engine the actuator will work and run all day until the engine is turned off and when restarted with a warm engine, the actuator doesnt work, I get the coil plug light flashing on the dash and the car runs with very low power (but not limp home mode) and the arm that controls the vanes does not move forward.
• Peugeot 306 Hdi 1999 Manual - 306 irratic rough idle and varying RPM higher up 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    If the accelerator is then held constant the revs eventually and suddenly increase to the "right" level and the engine runs smoothly.   When the accelerator is released, it goes back to idle and runs roughly again and the whole thing can be repeated.   I'm thinking this could be a vacuum problem, but not sure where, or maybe a fuel supply problem or possibly a sensor problem but don't really know, anyone got any ideas?
• ford focus1.8 tdci - fuel problem, dead car 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Eventually got a mechanic to come tonight (6th January 11) and he managed to jump start it for about 30 seconds at a time, was running really lumpy for the few seconds and just cut out again.  He thinks it may need a ford fault reader on it (?)  Thing is, can't get it to a garage 'cos it doesn't actually run!!   Does anybody have any ideas what this fault might be?
• any - A bargain 4x4 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Everyone loves a bargain and with the increase in fuel prices and likely interest rate hikes I reckon there will be some bargains 4x4s to be had. Lots of people have bought these over the last few years who cannot really afford to run them and I reckon lots of them will flood the market this year (2011). I'm giving serious though to getting one in the next few months, but to be honest I have little knowledge of whats out there so looking for some ideas.
• Nissan micra 1.4 SE 2006 - engine management light?? 28 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my engine management light came on last week the car has been running fine no probs although it has been well over due its service, i took it to a friend to run the diagnostic to avoid the main dealer price he said that the code showed it might need a lambda sensor but might just be it needs a really good service.... so i took it to my dealer for it well needed service and MOT they said if it was the lambda sensor it would fail its MOT but it passed could it have been just in need of a good service the engine management light is still on but will that just need turning off now????
• Hyundai i10 1.2 comfort - Starting problems on my new car 4 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  My i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. It’s a March 2010 model and only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs but have taken it on a 40 miles long run at varying speeds to give it a boost, so to speak. Still had difficulty starting this morning as it cranked for a while before starting. This has happened about 4 times in the past two weeks.
• Bmw e39 - want to upgrade is there any point 17 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi i currently own and run a bmw e39 525d manual on a 03, i need a estate and want a auto and somthing more comfertable as well, but dont know wheather i should put up with my £6,500 bmw to buy a newer car maybe newer 5 series or audi a6 and pay round £15,000 for the one i would want.
• 
  Why is the 'Stop' warning light coming on when I start my Peugeot 306? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Sometimes when I start my T-reg Peugeot 306, my fans come on straight away and the stop light comes on as well. If I wait the light goes out and the fans...
• 
  Which 4x4 for less than £5000? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and...
• 
  Should our Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger's cooling fan be on constantly? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have just purchased an S-reg Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger 3.0 6V and find that the fan is running constantly. We contacted the dealer we purchased...
• 
  What's causing my Peugeot 206 to rattle and shake when I change gear? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 206 1.9 LX D (2000 model). The car runs very well apart from gear changes, when the whole engine rattles and shakes. This is the only...
• 
  Why won't my Nissan Micra restart after a short run? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1989 Nissan Micra automatic starts first time in the morning. I take her to the supermarket (five miles or so), shop, get back in and she has trouble...
• Ford Mondeo 1.8 Petrol LX - Mondeo Clattering noise - bearing or chain? 5 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    However, I have run it past a mechanic friend today, who purely stuck his head in the engine, not carrying out any proper investigative work. He is of the opinion that the clattering sound is either one of the bearings or the chain cam.
• 
  Why is my Renault Scenic's air conditioning smelly? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our Renault Scenic 2006 1.5 diesel has developed a strange and unpleasant smell emanating from the air conditioning, especially when the unit is first...