Showing results in  Ask HJ [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

  • Honda CR-V refusing to start 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My one year old Honda CR-V refused to start last week. After about five minutes of opening and closing the doors, it started and I regarded it as a one-off...
  • Need a congestion charge friendly car - suggestions? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife needs a car that can travel through London's Congestion Charge Zone with no fee as it will be a daily journey, which will also be used for work...
  • BMW 1 Series trip computer failure 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife drives a 2015 BMW 1 Series. The car has covered 3500 miles and has started experiencing intermittent problems with the trip computer and dashboard...
  • Real life fuel economy 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have submitted the life-time petrol comsumption of our Ampera three times now (most recently, a few minutes ago), but it does not appear in your results...
  • Starting problems with diesel 4 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I live in Spain and in winter months (below 10ºC) the first time I try and start my 2.5CRD Voyager it takes me cranking for about 10 seconds. It usually...
  • Slow starting Nissan Micra 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2005 Nissan Micra (petrol) has been very slow to start from cold recently. It does start first time, but is sluggish until the ignition "kicks in" and...
  • Should I buy an electric car? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering purchasing a small electric car and have test driven the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. What are your views for a lady with mainly small...
  • Why is Honda dropping the Accord from the market? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I refer to the email printed 6 April from "DH" regarding his possible purchase of an Accord and was shocked to read your reply suggesting the model might...
  • Cars less liable to attract car park criminal damage 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Because of persistent criminal damage to my 13 year old BMW 5 Series in Farnham car parks, I have decided not to replace it unless forced to do so by a...
  • What can reasonably be considered a 'short journey' in terms of allowing the car to warm up? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me how many miles you have to drive to avoid the symptoms of 'short run syndrome’? Talking to many OAP ladies on this subject, they seem to...
  • Car key issues 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The ignition key has the usual buttons to open and lock the car, also a key to go in the ignition. The key locks and unlocks the car as usual, but when...
  • Problems with a new Golf 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My new Golf 1.6 TDI DSG BlueMotion had a complete electrical shutdown whilst on the motorway with less than 50 miles on the clock. The on-site recovery...
  • Is water ingress in the Volkswagen Passat a known problem? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Highline. Recently water has been ingressing the car and "ponding" in the passenger footwell behind the driver and occasionally...
  • Why won't my Volvo V40 start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When...
  • Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was...
  • Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and...
  • Peugeotory 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I wonder if you might be able to offer some advice please. Over the last couple of months I have had problems with my nine-year-old Peugeot 106 and despite...
  • Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going...
  • Why won't the dealer help with wiring problems on my daughter's Volkswagen camper van? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    You were kind enough late last year to answer my query regarding the larger engine size required to replace a failed engine in my granddaughters 1974 Volkswagen...
  • Charge of the electric light brigade 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced...
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer