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  • A dealer is refusing to fix my faulty car - do I have to take him to court? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee that I purchased from a dealer and after seven days it overheated, causing damage to the engine. He's refusing to do anything...
  • Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - (another) Ford warranty question 26 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    Forgive the length of my post Two years ago my wife decided she wanted to buy a new car, something she?d never done before. She wanted a convertible and settled on the Ford StreetKa. We went and negotiated a good deal and she paid outright for it. Subsequently every encounter with the dealership, including the collection, has been marred by an incident of some sort, Friday was no exception.
  • Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season...
  • What car should I buy after owning a Saab? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We will have to change our car next year and I am struggling to find one that is as spacious, comfortable and efficient as my current diesel Saab 9-3 twin...
  • Is it legal to sell a car with only one key? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a 2015 Mercedes but have only been given one key. Is this legal?
  • Kia Sportage 2015 - Third clutch needed in just 6 years! 27 Jan 2023 (Forum)
      I have been driving for 35 plus years and never needed a new clutch on my other cars.   My Sportage is 2015 model and has had 2 replaced by my garage averaging only 20,000 miles each time before it was claimed wear and tear   I am a careful driver (I do not ride the clutch!) and I cannot understand how another one has failed.
  • Citroen Berlingo Multispce 1.5 HDI adblu Feel 2015 - Battery /alternator problems Need Help please! 17 Feb 2022 (Forum)
    Hoping someone might be able to advise. I bought a Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.5 HDI adblu Feel plate 2015  back in Sept 2021 it had done 90000 but perfect for my needs. Have had nox sensor replaced under warranty and now battery issues. Broken down twice not being able to start car. Taken to mechanic had 2 new batteries still happening .
  • Does my Kia Picanto 1.0 have a timing belt or chain? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I can’t see any reference in the car manual about the replacement of the cam belt on my Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol (2015 model). Do I need to replace the cam...
  • Mercedes c class - Mercedes C class 2015 seats uncomfortable 16 May 2021 (Forum)
    Evening all, I have purchased a 2015 C220D SE auto. I just cannot get comfortable driving it! The side bolster on the right hand side of the drivers seat is digging into my thigh and feels mega uncomfortable after a short time. As it is an auto the accelerator is offset to the right, so my thigh is resting on the edge of the bolster all of the time.
  • 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T - Safety Issue - Rear Disc Brakes 12 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    My wife and I are retired and live in Pembrokeshire. In October 2015 we purchased a new Nissan Qashqai. We had the first annual service in October 2016, the vehicle mileage was 7030. The second annual service has just been completed (06.10.2017) with the mileage now at 13970.
  • 12k budget for a new car to do 30k miles a year 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Been looking at :- BMW 320d Business Edition 184ps (2010) with 22k on the clock Vauxhall Astra 2.0 CDTi EcoFlex (2015) with 7k Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDi CR (105ps) (2015) SE Tech with 1600 miles Citreon DS3 1.6 BlueHDI DStyle (2015) with delivery mileage. I'm currently running an Alfa Romeo 156SW 1.9 JTD Multijet Veloce (150ps) and its gone 106k so time for a change.
  • 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2D auto AWD Highlander - Santa Fe auto lumpy down change 26 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    My 2015MY ( built Dec2014) Santa Fe auto has just started exhibiting a lumpy down change from 2nd to 1st gear as I slow down and stop. All other up and...
  • Honda CR-V 2015 AWD 2.0 - Honda CR-V Oil Light 26 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    Hi All,   We bought a Honda CR-V back in Feb 2018 from Honda dealer, since the first service every year in June after approx 1500 mile the...
  • What’s more reliable? 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
    I am definitely changing my car next month and narrowed it down to two cars, although they are different there have always been a favourite and very much an eye catching car. The cars are: 2015 Toyota GT86 25k Miles (manual) 2015 Mk7 VW Golf GTI 45k Miles (manual) I have driven both these cars and they both have their different driving qualities. Also being 6ft4” I fit better. I’ll be putting 8k a year on the car and planning to keep it for 5-6 years...
  • Any - Euro ncap results 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
      I understand the tests are size related and the bigger the car the more likely you are to come off O.K.  I see a Honda Jazz pre 2015 scores 78% after 2015 93%.  Both are graded five star.  Are there significant differentials between adequate and marginal ? I would value any observations.
  • Toyota Auris 2015 (new model) - Clicking and creaking noises from front of cabin. 29 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    I bought this car new 3 months ago and have driven 3500 miles and am very pleased with it but recently there is a clicking and creaking noise coming from...
  • Ford Mondeo TDCI - 2006 Mondeo TDCI EGR Valve - Help Please!!! 29 Oct 2012 (Forum)
      I have tried doing the italian tune-up throughout a subseuqnet 2000 miles, but things are not getting any better.  Thanks Matt S
  • When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st...
  • Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - Car seats - not what they used to be... 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    funny you should mention that?. He went on to explain that his friend works for a company supplying equipment to J-----n C-----s that make car seats (and other items for cars) in Europe. Apparently, most EU car makers have now sub-contracted their car seat manufacture to this company who makes them for the GM group (Fiat, Vauxhall/Opel) and Ford.
  • Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?
 

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