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• Mercedes Benz S-Class W140 (1991 - 1999) - 1996 3.2 Changed keyfob batt, now remote wont work 24 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hello Just changed the batteries on the remote and now the remote wont work. Cannot just use key due to immobiliser. Any ideas? Thank you. Mrs...
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - S reg 1.1 - Leaking sun roof 25 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, My sun roof is leaking and I was wondering if anyone has any idea what I can do to stop it? I've taken it to a few garages but they refuse to touch...
• 98/99 Passat 20V s Immobiliser 7 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Silly question, but my insurance company has suddenly added a clause saying that I must have an immobiliser. I think my Passat 20V 1.8S non turbo has...
• Best looking Car(s) 19 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Apologies if this has been done before but if so let's repeat it for a bit of fun. As it is a holiday weekend I thought it time for an opportunity to drop...
• Oh what\'s wrong with my Vectra now ???? 5 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Driving home last night in a torential downpour of rain , when all of a sudden the passenger side wiper decided not to move ! Just lucky it wasnt driver...
• Advice on Merc SL purchase 7 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I am considering buying a late 1970's early 80's Merc 300sl and would like to ask the forum what I should be looking for (good points and bad) and obtain the generally held views of the vehicle. This will be a weekend car used sparingly but would still like to buy the best possible on a budget of no more than 10K.
• Is Fibreglass Impervious To Petrol? 23 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Failing that, any other ideas? It\'s uneconomical to pay dealer prices for another.
• 2.3 turbo Torque increase - Volvo 940 1 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  When I resolve my clutch problems I want to increase the torque on my 2.3 SE Turbo in order to improve it\'s towing ability. Do I have any options other than \'chipping\' it ? Which companies provide the best solutions ? Ta ! -- Bob Life\'s too important to take seriously !
• Settle an argument for me?! 29 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Had a 'discussion' at the weekend with an elderly relative regarding when her childhood village (Bramcote nr Nottingham) was split in two by the A52 bypass. I am sure this was in the late 60's she thought it was the 70's. As she is 'always right' I am relying on you good people to tell me when her back garden was tarmac'd? Thanks
• looking 4 cheap 220 / 65 390's 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  ouch! xj6 tryes hurt, often over £200 remolds are hard to come by as casings are getting rare does anyone know of cheap tyre sources (now would even...
• BMW 325i Cam belt 13 May 2002 (Forum)
  Have made it! Very impressed and a vast improvement well done HJ and the gang. Update on the cam belt, BMW want £250 to do it and the cheapest so far...
• headlamp dazzle 16 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  O.K. John, please let`s have an honest answer- similar Q`s to this have been put before to others but with no straight reply. If it is against the law to dazzle people, why are some manufacturers getting away with it? I can`t put it more plainly than that-you know the score (or do you wear your shades whilst driving?
• Mini,Beetle,mk2 Jag What next ? 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  The last few years has seen several 1960's cars come back to life ... Beetle Mk2 Jag ( s-type) New Mini and there are more due out soon... VW van F-type (hopefully) What else should they bring back ? (Healey 3000 would be my choice, fabulous styling)
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  How many years do tyres last? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 BMW X1 which has covered 45000 miles. The front tyres have been replaced once but the rear ones are originals and now 10 years old. They...
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  Is a brake warning light an MoT failure? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I was told last year that the Mazda SBS light being on and not functioning does not fail the MoT but this year I am being told that it does fail. Is this...
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  Is there an automatic city car without an automated manual? 27 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to change my wife's 2015 Hyundai I10 premium for a similar sized used automatic. I note that many small used automatics use automated manual...
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  Is the Kia Picanto automatic better than the Fiat 500 auto? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying Kia Picanto 2019 automatic used car. What do you think of it and how does it compare to the Fiat 500 automatic?
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  Can I fit 235/55/R17 tyres to my Volkswagen Passat? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Passat Estate. My local tyre seller has said it is ok to fit 235/55/R17s and replace the existing 215/55/R17. Is he right?
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  What's the best car for motorway commuting? 25 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me the best cars to do a 100-mile commute up the motorway and back? I'm looking for five-door, reliable, economical and no smaller than a...
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  Why does my Citroen C3 Picasso go into limp mode? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6-litre diesel that keeps going into limp mode and service light comes on. If I start and stop the engine five or six...