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Airmatic suspension failure 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Since the warranty expired I have been plagued by the failure of the airmatic suspension. The car is a Sept. 2005 model & I have now had to replace... -
I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able... -
Strange Rover 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought from a main Land Rover dealership, 150 miles away from where I live, a 3-year-old, 22k mile, one owner Range Rover, for a fair... -
What's causing my Vauxhall Vectra's engine fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The ECU light is on the dash (engine symbol) of my 2000 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 16v and it runs pretty badly. I have read all the information I can find, and... -
All the belts and whistles 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced my 156,000 mile 1994 Volvo 850 auto estate with an almost identical 1998 V70. This is the 4th consecutive Volvo estate I've owned... -
Fuel ejection pump 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading about inadvertent fuel contamination (putting petrol in your diesel tank or vice versa). The AA’s website link to "Fuel Assist" (their... -
Passat imperfect 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2004 VW Passat Turbo with 51,000 miles on the clock that is showing an Airbag Fault sign. My local VW dealer's inspection at a cost of £72 identified... -
Stop start economy 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an excellent Volvo 480 but it is 15 years old, and I am thinking of buying under the "scrappage" scheme a new "Volvo C30 DRIVe". However, advertising... -
What EV can tow a caravan? 19 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Which used EVs with minimum real range 200 miles up to £35000 have an opening sunroof, rear window wiper, aircon buttons, are spacious and have comfy supportive... -
Can you buy standalone windscreen insurance? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there such a thing as windscreen insurance that's not otherwise an add-on to car insurance, a bit like SMART/Alloys etc.? The company insures my car... -
Why won't the door locks work with my keyfob? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The driver's door and the driver's side rear locks wont work with the fob on my 2006 Honda Ridgeline. What can I do to fix this? I really don't want to... -
Should I buy a workshop manual for my Toyota Previa which has an ignition fault? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v Manual 1991 which would run very ragged after warming up. I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No.1 HT lead,... -
Why does the Skoda Enyaq have drum brakes on the rear? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
The spec for the Skoda Enyaq says that it only has disc brakes at the front and that the rear are drums. That seems like a throwback to the 1970s. Is it... -
Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my third Nissan Qashqai since 2013 and this current one (petrol/automatic) will be three years old in May 2022. Recently my partner bought a Mazda... -
Is buying an older hybrid a bad choice? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Partly because I love the model and partly because I think they (presently) fly under the ULEZ radar, I was contemplating buying a petrol or hybrid Volkswagen... -
How realistic are official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying the new Ford Kuga PHEV 2.5. The fuel consumption figures are 201mpg and CO2 of 26g Are they serious? I’ll never achieve that, will... -
Are Tile trackers worth buying? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to get some Tile trackers for my family. Are they any good and which version would you recommend? Are any of the alternatives to Tile any good? -
What's the best budget dash cam? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had rubbish fly off a lorry that damaged my car. It was going the other way so I have no idea who it was, so have to claim off my own insurance. If I... -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts...
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