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  • Running-in a new car when towing caravan 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Kia Sorento KX2 Diesel manual. What mileage is required before towing a caravan 1500kg, and what diesel/additives do you recommend?...
  • Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - Battery runs flat whilst car running? 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Apparently, whilst my car was being defrosted this morning - engine running, heater blowing on full, the battery ran flat and the car stopped. Jump started, and now running. Anybody ever heard of this happening before?
  • Would a broken daytime running light be an MoT fail? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My 2013 Volvo V40 offside daytime running light is out - would this be an MoT fail?
  • vauxhall vivaro 2004.1.9dti - breaking down when run hard 31 May 2014 (Forum)
    hi guys having trouble with the van,runs very well locally but when i go for along trip and run her a bit harder she will break down,usually after 2 hours of motorway running,leave her for an hour she will run again for 30 or so miles then stop again,,
  • Running-in a CVT 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    How would you recommend running-in a car with a CVT gearbox, such as the new Subaru Forester XT?
  • Is there a car which runs on compressed air? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I saw at last year's motor show that there was a car that runs on compressed air. Was this just a prototype or has it gone into production?
  • 18petrol - mondeo 02 running 3 cylinders 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    running on 3 cylinders garage changed coil pack plugs leads done compression test changed injectors and rail still running on 3cylinders with same one still not running before all this done
  • Should a BMW M Sport always be fitted with run flats? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Should my 2016 BMW 320 M Sport always be fitted with run flat tyres?
  • Can I fit run flat tyres to my BMW 1 Series? 21 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    BMW do not fit run flat tyres as standard on their BMW 128ti, or indeed even offer run flat as an option. As old school, I like to have some protection...
  • Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Skoda Kamiq? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am buying a Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI SE, which comes with a tyre repair kit, which I would not be happy with. If I fit run flat tyres, will it need different...
  • BMW 3 Series Touring E91 - Run Flat Tyres 16 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Is it true that run-flat tyres cannot be repaired if punctured ? I have had quite a few beemers prior to this run-flat obsession, and was thinking of going back to BMW but the run-flats still put me right off.
  • Turn your engine off or leave it running? 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Whats the best thing to do, leave the engine running or turn it off. I saw the following on the web (US based) and wondered what backroomers thought. I run a TDCI mondeo, is it best to leave it running or switch off? http://www.slate.com/id/2192187/
  • running in 14 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Do new cars need to be run in these days?
  • Can I fit run flat winter tyres to my BMW? 14 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    You very kindly recommended run flat tyres for our BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a couple of years ago. The tyre size is 205/55 R17 91W. Please can you tell...
  • What cheap school run car? 12 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We're looking for a small, economical, low tax petrol 4/5 door mainly for the school run - any suggestions?
  • Running a new car in 7 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, i,ve bought a brand new Ford Galaxy and was wondering what needs to be done regarding running in the engine. Or do new engines need running in? thanks
  • Is a Mazda RX-8 expensive to run? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My son needs a car and is looking at a Mazda RX-8. He drives for fun rather than efficiency. Would this car be expensive to run?
  • Can I fit non run flats to my BMW? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Is it ok to fit non run flat tyres to my 2009 BMW? I want to fit four winter tyres.
  • Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 Intermitant running problem 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    my car seems to run fine if left overnight but on occasions when when left for a few hours after my first trip the engine will start running idling rough . Almost feels like the ECU may be running in limp mode . I kinda ruled out HT leads and plugs because it starts ok and runs ok first thing
  • New Car - Run in period. Ford Mondeo. 5 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    I\'m about to take delivery of my new Mondeo ST220 and wondered if it will require a \"run in\" period or are modern cars already \"run in\"? Shakeel
 

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