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I've changed the heater matrix on my car but it's still blowing cold air? 10 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have changed the heater matrix on a 2012 VW Golf and the heater is still blowing cold air, what else can I do/check? -
What causes engine oil emulsification? 12 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this... -
When should I change the antifreeze in my car? 15 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a March 2018 BMW 530i. Can you please advise on the recommended time interval before changing the antifreeze? I thought it was every six years but... -
My Fiesta's head gasket is failing, what can I do? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Fiesta diesel and I'm getting a lot of oil into coolant. It still runs fine, I have put a sealer in water but makes no difference, is... -
I discovered our privately bought van has accident damage - what are my rights? 9 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used van privately in October 2022 (5 months ago). It has developed several faults during that time which I have put down to bad luck and had... -
Are there still issues with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines? -
Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra - which is best? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm torn between buying a 2014 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost or 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4-litre Turbo GTC. Both cars have good history and in good condition.... -
What temperature should my MINI run at? 21 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot. -
Should I buy a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper? 22 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating purchasing a 17-year-old BMW MINI Cooper convertible 1.6. It belongs to mature neighbour and is very much a second car for them. It... -
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... -
Mazda CX-3 blocked heater matrix - will my warranty cover it? 22 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mazda CX-3, which I bought from new from a Mazda dealer. It has a full service history and 14,500 miles. As of the past few months the air conditioning... -
Are Ford EcoBoost engines reliable? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as... -
Why isn't my car's heater working? 23 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why is there no heating on my Ford Tourneo Connect? -
Why is my Hyundai ix20 leaking water? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Hyundai ix20 has recently started to leak water on the nearside, about a metre back from the usual place for the air conditioning to drop condensation.... -
Ford Kuga engine replaced under warranty - why am I being charged for the oil and spark plugs? 24 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 1.5 EcoBoost petrol Ford Kuga has been with the dealer for four weeks waiting for a new engine to be fitted under warranty. I reported it was using... -
Why is my car emitting white and blue smoke? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why is white and blue smoke emitting from my car's exhaust? -
Why is there a puddle under my car? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
When I start my SEAT Ibiza I see a small amount of water as I reverse for maybe two or three meters. Upon returning I can again see a puddle of water.... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary? -
My car has the wrong coolant mixture - what should I do? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 17-month-old SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI. I thought the radiator needed topping up but stupidly mixed the antifreeze 50/50 with water when it was already... -
Is the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta reliable? 8 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Various published reports state that the Ford Ecoboost 1.0-litre is suspect in reliability at higher mileage. Is this true?