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  • Can I fit two winter tyres to the front or back of my car? 27 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Volvo C30 and plan to put on two winter tyres. Should they go on the front or rear? Thanks for your advice.
  • How can I improve the performance of my headlights? 2 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5. The headlight lenses are not yellowed but not as clear as they were. I have tried a cleaning kit and there was minimal...
  • An electrical part supplied by Nissan failed after five months - are Nissan liable? 17 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    The heater resistor pack on my Nissan Note failed and was replaced by my local Nissan garage for £172. The part supplied consists of two parts, the resistor...
  • Price bull? 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Having bought my first diesel this year I am fed up watching the difference between diesel and petrol prices grow ever wider. Currently the margin is around...
  • I was at the front of a three car pileup, but there was no damage to my car - should I tell my insurer? 24 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I was in stationary traffic when a car drove into the stationary van behind me. There was a lot damage between the car and the van. Although the front...
  • Cars with a folding front seat 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What cars have a folding front passenger seat? I sometimes have to carry long items. The Golf Plus shows it on its brochure but dealers inform me it...
  • Can I fit winter tyres only on the front of my car? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Can you put winter tyres on the front only or do you have to fit to all four wheels?
  • Tyre roar 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Skoda with 40,000 miles went for a service. They rotated the tyres, moved the front to the back and vice versa. Since then the car drones, it reminds...
  • all & any! - Car parking abuse 27 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Can’t box the car in either as it would block the car park entrance. We don't use a parking management company, it's unusual that someone is so brazen to totally ignore A4 flyers.
  • Ford Focus 2004 1.8 TDCI 3 Door. - In-Car Heater Airflow Control. 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
     (the second only in our family ) so we know nothing about them and thier querks so are seeking some advice / guidance. Her problem is that the internal airflow is directed to the windscreen only, no matter where the dial is positioned.Great to defrost/demist  but annoying her intently. I have had a brief look on this site today but have not come across a similar issue. .Any suggestions please as I will be visiting this weeknd to have a look at the problem.
  • Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 01 1.9 Chassis number or Frame number ? 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    Hi ! I need to send V5 to get new registration certificate for my car . I need to fill in aplication form and question that i need help is : CHASSIS number or FRAME number. I can't find those and i need your help guys ! Where is it ? I have found some number on my windscreen like VF0B0***T83**4 , at the bottom of WScreen .
  • Why are they allowed to do it?? 24 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    just been out for a sunday afternoon thrash, and have seen about 6 cars with Bikes strapped to the back.ALL the lights and Rear windows were almost completely covered by the bikes that they were carrying. These racks are for sale in Halfords and other car shops,,,are they legal??
  • 306 S16 1995 Plip locks 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Hi all, The plip on my 306 S16 1995 was slowly become more of a hassle to open the car.....you had to play with it on the windscreen...eventally it stopped working from the outside, but did when you were in the car. My thoughts....battery...right, replaced the batteries, now it will not work at all.
  • Distraction 4 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    Answering incorrectly resulted in her having to "remove" a part of the car. In summary she: 1) Removed the wing mirrors with a baseball bat. 2) Smashed the headlights with a hammer. 3) Spray painted the driver's door. 4) Smashed the windscreen with a sledgeghammer.
  • Honda Jazz - Used car - cigarette smoke through vents 5 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    I've recently bought a used car that was owned by a smoker. The interior valet seems to have got rid of most of the smell. However, when running the heating there is a lot of cigarette smell coming through.  This is without running the air con.
  • 'Nice' Driving School cars 8 May 2011 (Forum)
    My driving insructor friend changes his car every 3 years. His '06 Golf Tdi GT 140 has just been replaced with 161k fault free miles, and still looks immaculate. Its replacement is an A3 2.0 Tdi 140 in white, although no heated leather seats this time.
  • Gearbox whine on Mercedes CLK 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have noticed a slight whine in the gearbox of my 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK. The car has only covered 30,000 miles since new and has a full service history....
  • Volkswagen Passat diesel experiencing clutch problems 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2010 Volkswagen Passat diesel is experiencing some clutch problems. Driving at 30mph the clutch is fine, but when I accelerate up to 50mph the clutch...
  • Fiat Punto starting issues 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Fiat Punto regularly has trouble starting, especially on cold/damp mornings. It makes a sort of metal grinding noise. I have had a new starter motor...
  • Ex-Factor 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Recently you had a question about sun cream removal from car paintwork. With 3 young children I've had a lot of experience with this. At first I tried...
 

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