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  • Daytime running lights 12 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Is it true that all cars next year should have daytime running lights? If so when are they to be phased in?
  • Iveco van running on after turned off, then wont start. Any ideas? 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My Iveco van continues running after the ignition is turned off, then doesn't turn over. Does start OK sometimes, but sometimes wont start at all. Ignition...
  • Run flats - I want to move on 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of getting rid of my run flat tyres shortly. I have purchased a BMW space saver kit, and checked if it fits ok which it does, I didn't fancy...
  • Tricky to start my 407 Coupe 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Just bought a June 2007 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 Hdi Automatic with 42,000 miles. Love the car & ran perfectly driving it home (200 miles journey). Now, it...
  • Should my Vauxhall Vectra's cooling fan be running all the time? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre diesel. Can you tell me if the front fan on the radiator is supposed to be running constantly, as my temperature is running...
  • What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
  • Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round....
  • Coolant fan always running on my Focus 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The coolant fan on my car always runs even after a 10 minute drive.. It also runs after I have turned the ignition off for about 1 minute. Although...
  • My Saab 9-5 has started to run very rough - what's wrong with it? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have an '04 plate Saab 95 2.2 turbo diesel that has started to run very rough. It has 55,000 miles on the clock and was serviced at 50,000. It starts...
  • High driving position, low running costs 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Still driving a Yaris D4D 52 plate. My husband still would like something bigger. I like a higher driving position and low running costs, and ultra reliable.......
  • Daytime running lights - needed? 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought a new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI estate. Should I use the (non bi-xenon) daytime running lights or not (they are a menu option)? Pros and cons...
  • What run flats are quietest? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I will soon need to change the tyres on my BMW 530d. It is currently fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 225x50 on 17inch rims. The tyres are fairly noisy...
  • Winter tyres 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My new BMW 3-Series has R18 run-flat tyres fitted as standard. BMW offers R17 run-flat winter tyres and wheels; would that be better than an independent...
  • Is the idle speed on my Vauxhall Vectra set too low? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    i recently bought a 98 plate 2.5 Vauxhall Vectra but it runs really rough on idle and I think the idle speed is too low. Can anyone help with a diagnosis?
  • Sleeping with engine running 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I pulled into the motorway services about 7:30am today with the idea of grabbing some sleep. I picked a quiet spot away from the buildings. Within a few minutes a new BMW X5 parked alongside with the same idea. Surprisingly he just laid back with his diesel still running & fell asleep. I can
  • Car runs better with less fuel 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 1996 VW Polo 1.0 runs better with less fuel in the tank - any reasons for this?
  • VW running on 26 Apr 2001 (Forum)
    My 1.8 carb Scirocco runs on for between 5 and 10 seconds when I turn off the ignition . If I attempt to stop this by leaving the car in first gear and letting the clutch in the car goes backwards (and forwards if in reverse gear). Does this mean that the engine is running backwards
  • Volkswagen Passat CC V6 coolant pump failure 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2011 Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 V6 and the V55 additional coolant pump is not running (aux pump) which should run when the engine is switched off...
  • Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG - Running Costs 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Can anybody assist with providing the true running cost for a CLA 45 AMG 
  • Running in 6 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Not wishing to have another new engine in my Espace 2.2 DCI, ever, What is the suggested recommendation of running in, what max speed and to how many miles.
 

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