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Can you recommend a specialist to look at my Mercedes-Benz E-Class's air conditioning? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
The dashboard controls on my Mercedes-Benz bear no relation to what the heater/cooler/fan unit is actually doing. The car is a 2003 E320 CDI with supposedly... -
How can I use the air con in a way that won't reduce fuel economy? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I know that a/c reduces fuel economy, but what would achieve better fuel economy - to set a higher temperature and higher fan speed or to set a lower temperature... -
Cooling off, period 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 16v. The heating system in the car is working, but when you turn the dial to cool air it doesn't blow cool. It’s warm.... -
The aircon in my car failed because I didn't use it enough - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've not been using the air con due to the weather conditions and now it doesn't work. I have a quote from my Nissan garage for a re-gas on my Qashqai... -
Why is my Fiat 500 overheating? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat 500 was recently recovered after overheating. The radiator reservoir was empty and the garage diagnosed a leaking small radiator behind the dashboard... -
Citroen C4 Picasso leaking water - what's the cause? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have found water dripping inside my Citroen C4 Picasso. The problem is around the footwell, but I cannot see any blockage around the rain water channels.... -
Losing your air 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2005 BMW 320 Cd with 48,000 miles. I was recently away for a week's holiday. On my return the air-con is not working. The fans come on but no... -
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Why does my car's air con smell so bad? 11 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
Is there a good way of getting rid of the "wet dog/smelly socks" odour which comes from the air conditioning when it is first switched on? It seems to... -
What are the pros and cons of a 1990 Mercedes-Benz SEC? 4 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to yield to the long standing desire to buy a Mercedes-Benz 560 SEC. I have located a 1990 car with less then 100,000 miles and in outstanding... -
Honda Jazz is missing advertised air-con 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Bought a Honda Jazz from 'The car shop megastore' in Doncaster, which was advertised online as having air con. When I went I didn't know what to look... -
What do the fault codes on my Vauxhall Zafira mean? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The engine light has come on my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. I’ve done a pedal test and got the following fault codes: 1540, 0110, 0100, 0704. Any idea what... -
Windscreen misting - what's the cause? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Octavia in Aug 2012. Ever since purchase, the windscreen has tended to mist up badly inside if there has been any change in outside temperature.... -
A cool small car? 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking... -
Economical seven-seaters 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2?... -
Recommendation for a small car 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to... -
Why are air conditioning repairs for my Nissan Note so expensive? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me why some motor spares cost so much? My four-year-old Nissan Note has air-con trouble. It needs a compressor, a pipe and two hoses. Quotes... -
Why is my Ford Mondeo's air conditioning on all the time? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 51-plate Ford Mondeo's air conditioning seems to be on all the time. Can I disarm it from the engine? It seems to be using a lot of diesel. -
Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this... -
Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?