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What should we replace our Mitsubishi Space Star with? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2002 1.9 Mitsubishi Space Star which has reached the end of its life. We do not replace our cars on a regular basis and are somewhat out of touch... -
Engine coolant in with spark plugs - what could it be? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2005 Ford Focus. A few weeks ago it started juddering and the engine light was flicking intermittently. My mechanic found lots of brown, horrid... -
Why isn't air conditioning maintenance included in my Volkswagen service package? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Passat CC two years ago. Volkswagen has contacted me to remind me of the second year service, which is now due. They also said... -
Why does my insurance company require my V5C two years running? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year I received a letter from my insurer threatening to cancel my policy if I failed to send them a copy of my V5C within seven days. I complied and... -
What dictates my service intervals - mileage or time? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Subaru Forester's service schedule is every 12,000 miles or once a year. My last service after three years should have been the 36,000 mile service... -
When's my first oil change due? 7 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
In Jan/Feb you very kindly recommended a 1.8 petrol Yeti to cover our needs. We have just taken delivery as there was a 7 month wait - we selected a few... -
Running-in and fuel consumption 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a petrol engined car for the first time in more than 10 years as my annual mileage is now only around 12,000. I exchanged my 59... -
Audi covered all the parts cost for a replacement clutch in my out-of-warranty S3. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi S3 just out of warranty and owned by me from new. It has just 36,000 miles on the clock. Around a year ago I experienced a problem that... -
The In-Betweeners 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Further to the email regarding undertaking on the motorway, I personally have no problem with it. I do have a problem with the suicidal form of it I witnessed... -
Why does my Lexus IS 220d hesitate when accelerating? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2007 Lexus IS 220d which has covered 17,655 miles. It seems hesitant when I first drive off in first gear, and then the power comes in which... -
Is £389 reasonable for a first service on an Alfa Romeo MiTo? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Alfa Romeo MiTo serviced this week. It is it's first service. It was bought in May 2009 and has done just short of 20,000 miles. I took it... -
How can I reduce the emissions in my car to get it through an MoT? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've changed the catalyst, charcoal canister, lambda senser, map senser, also checked the rubber tubes in the engine bay. Is there anything I can do to... -
What are the service requirements of my Ford Zetec-powered Westfield SEiW? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just been fortunate enough to have been given a Westfield SEiW fitted with Ford 1800 engine. The car was built in 2004/5 and first registered in December... -
Is it legal to have the DPF removed from your car? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
A quick Google search shows lot of companies are offering DPF removal. I can see this as an option that would be considered by many with DPF issues. As... -
Which £7500 car is capable of covering large mileages in comfort? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving about 650-700 miles per week (rarely on motorways) in my Laguna 2.0 auto petrol, and really need to change to a more economical... -
Truly shafted here from paradise 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last week I rented a Ford Mondeo Estate car, picking it up at Luton Airport on Sun 21st and returning it to Stansted airport on Thurs 25th. We had the... -
Can I claim for a punctured radiator under warranty? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a three week old car. It showed that the coolant was low so I took it in to a dealer for a check. "Oh it's a new car", they said. "We've topped... -
Xsara Picasso recurring turbo seal problems 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a seven year old Xsara Picasso from a Citroen dealer 16 months ago. The car has one year’s warranty and 60,000 miles on the clock. After six months... -
Fixed-price servicing - is it really fixed-price? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my wife's Seat Altea 2.0 TDI DSG for a special offer £129.00 service. The service was completed, but at the service desk, I was informed that the... -
Our MG ZS is losing coolant. What's causing this? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
In the last couple of years or so, our 2004, 44,000-mile MG ZS 110 (based on the Rover 416) loses coolant and needs topping up every fortnight or so, prompted...
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