Showing results in Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
C-Class running in limp mode 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an April 05 C220 CDI with sports pack and it stalled on me about 5 miles after filling up at Morrisons, with no discernible damage noise. All electrics... -
Nissan Leaf batteries are deteriorating and range is limited - false advertising? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My District Council has leased two Nissan Leaf electric cars as a contribution to a cleaner planet. Nissan calls it a zero emission vehicle with a range... -
Why aren't people forced to wear high visibility clothing when on foot on the road? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a couple of incidents I witnessed this week it is so clear to me of the benefits of always wearing high visibility jackets at a breakdown situation... -
Keep my car or scrap it? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo 115PS TDCI with 60,000 miles just broke down - NSR brake caliper binding. Last year it was front spring. I asked RAC man whether I should... -
Since Saab was liquidated, are my warranty and breakdown cover invalid? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Saab 9-3 and have been hit by the company's liquidation. I am told by my dealer that both the warranty and the three years breakdown... -
Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its... -
Key opens doors but fails to start engine 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed... -
I think my Peugeot 406 Coupe, converted to LPG, meets the requirements of your correspondent BL. 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
BL had £5000 for a car needed for a 400-mile weekly commute. I had to make this choice about four years ago. My choice was a 2.0-litre 2001 Peugeot 406... -
Accidental damage by breakdown services 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My brand new, two week old car was suffering from electrics problems - e.g. alarm going off for no reason, air con not working etc - which the dealer quickly... -
I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for... -
I'd like to recommend Green Flag recovery following their help with my Rover 75, which broke down in France. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought you’d like an update on a problem I referred to you a few months ago. Last summer, while driving in France, my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur diesel... -
What recourse do I have with my problematic used Audi A8? 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a one owner Audi A8 in June 2011 from my local Audi dealer in Northampton with a one year extended warranty. Since the purchase I have done... -
Why is it so expensive to replace my BMW 335's faulty airbag warning switch? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
For about a year I have had an airbag warning light showing on my 2006 BMW 335ci which has covered a mere 15,000 miles. Last week I had it booked in to... -
Thanks to the AA Breakdown Repair Cover, my Isuzu Trooper's oil pressure fault was repaired free of charge. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
Breakdown recovery damaged our driveway - what should we do? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A large transporter belonging to the AA parked in our drive, extending a hydraulic ramp to load a neighbour’s car. After they had left we noticed damage... -
Coil spring collapsed on my daughter's Ford Fiesta - is this common? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter was driving her 70,000 mile 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.4L petrol at very slow speed whilst parking, when the front offside suspension coil spring suddenly... -
Why did the RAC offer me such heavy discounts upon cancellation? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been a RAC member since 1981 and received my renewal recently. This quoted £135 with members discount for Roadside and Recovery (personal basis... -
Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About... -
Volkswagen Tiguan coil spring failure 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just experienced a rear coil spring failure on my VW Tiguan, fortunately it fell off in the garage. I have examined the spring and it looks...