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Kia Rio - are you sitting comfortably? 27 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Have you heard anything about quality and durability of seat cloth material on the Rio 1.4 L. My wife's car is now approaching 3 years old and has done... -
Volkswagen Golf IV - Golf Mk4 2.0 8v - Emissions Fail - Advice Please 23 Jul 2012 (Forum)
Honest garage who I've always used without issue I really doubt they did anything though they did seem to run it for quite a while and hard (just making sre it was nice and hot) Failed on: CO2 1.33% HC 2541 (!) ppm LAMBDA 1.21 aside from emissions all OK.... Clearly now needs the exhaust fixed but that's not the core problem. -
What's the insurance law? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son's car was parked in an official parking bay and was run into by a drink driver. His insurance company have accepted responsibility but "beyond economical... -
peugeot 306 1.9 dt - differential/gearbox or shaft 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
hello all,i have a wobble belived to be front end along with a rubbing grinding noise (ie metal on metal) should start by saying its had new bottom ball joints, new shafts both sides although very slight play in one cv as fitted a few months ago, new track rod ends,new bearings in both hubs and all bushes were changed on arms about a year ago with no play apon checking after reading many posts saying drive shafts (not possible) cvs have been checked no noises at all on full lock so have had the car in the air running and in gear anyone who is going to do this safety first (dont want to get run over by your own car) and in turn have stopped one wheel allowing other to spin at speed doesnt matter what side i stop noise is there along with a wobble that can be felt throughout the car which says its not drive shafts so i belive it could be gearbox or diff as doesnt matter on speed what gear acc or braking if your moving it wobbles can any one back up my thoughts as dont want to start pulling it apart to spend more money and not fix the problem! -
What luxury used car? 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a passion for cars and appreciate aesthetic beauty and detail. I drive a 2007 BMW 330 D SE Coupe but my parents are quite elderly now and I can... -
Buying new Hyundai i10 26 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
On your recommendation, we bought a new, top of the range, 2009 Hyundai i10 Automatic with the Kappa engine and 27,000 km later are still delighted with... -
Why aren't UK drivers forced to display their insurance status on their windscreens? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was shocked to discover the number of uninsured drivers in the UK. In France every driver has to display their current insurance on their windscreen.... -
Where can I sell my 6000-mile-old Fiat Panda? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I bought a Fiat Panda diesel Dynamic Multijet. It has proven to be ideal but alas, at 85 I have decided my driving days are over and I must... -
Peugeot 206 Grand Tourisme - Gear trouble help needed please 24 May 2012 (Forum)
I hope someone can give me a bit of advice here please. Every so often my ca\r will not go into 1st and reverse gear while the engine is running, I have to turn engine off, put the car in gear and off I go, the rest of teh gears are a bit of a struggle. Clutch peddle is down to the floor. If I try to put it in reverse while engine is running it crunches like crazy, but 1st gear...not a chance will it go in Being a female driver (hold off on all the comments haha) I'm often told a load of rubbish by garages..Last garage told me it was a knackered gear box so will need a new one and a clutch to go with it or I probably had air in my clutch cable and to go home and rest a stick down on it all night to release the air...I do have enough intellegence to know my car doesn't have a clutch cable lol .. it's fluid...which is full. -
Meriva or C3 on Motability? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to get new Motability car in August. I chose a Citroen C3 Picasso or a Vauxhall Meriva - both auto - both disel. You have rated both quite highly. I'm... -
Are police cars subject to MoT testing? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
From 1 January 2012 the MOT changed, requiring airbags to be present and working if fitted as standard. So what will the police do, as they remove front... -
Which SUV for winter driving in country lanes? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are retiring to Somerset this year and would like something to tackle the lanes in winter, so we are looking for a 4x4 of some kind. I currently run... -
Which stylish small car do you recommend for my daughter? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 21-year-old daughter who is an "Essex girl". She would like to buy a small, nearly new car with looks and street cred, although I am more inclined... -
Buying an old diesel 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap... -
Why does my daughter's TwinAir Fiat 500 return the same mpg as my Volvo XC60? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Just to add to the debate about the 500 TwinAir, my daughter has been running one in London for a year now, and has done 5000 miles. Average fuel consumption... -
Poor economy on a Santa Fe 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Santa Fe auto diesel 2011. Despite almost constant use of the ECO button the fuel consumption continues to rise. Originally it achieved 39mpg... -
Ford Focus speedo problem 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Ford Focus 1.8. When the engine has warmed up the speedo stops working for 5-20 miles, while the speedo isn't working the odometer and... -
What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no... -
A large saloon for the motorway 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive 20k miles a year and have between £7000 and £9000. I would like something that has reasonable lane changing pace. Have run a 54 plate Mazda 6 2.0... -
Mitsubishi ASX - Head or Heart. Diesel or petrol 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
All my instincts say diesel especially as it has twice the torque and gives more mpg but my question is which is really the cheaper to run? Is the 1.6 petrol enough? I only need 2wd. Realistically except on annual holidays the car will mostly contains 1 person or sometimes 2 and we don't tow anything so perhaps I am being greedy.
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