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  Do I need to tell my insurer if I fit run-flat tyres? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to fit run-flat tyres to Mitsubishi ASX. The standard tyres size is 225/55/18 but run-flats don't come in that size. My local tyre dealer recommends...
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  Can I fit non-run flats to my BMW? 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 1 Series and would like to change the tyres from run flats to non-run flats. Is there any problems changing my front tyres from 215/40/18 to...
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  Are Porsche Boxsters suitable for short trips? 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently published a response stating that short runs are very bad for a flat six Porsche Boxster engine. Why do you say that? I use my 2000 model...
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  Okay Yar 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D TR is now one year old but has only covered 3,500 miles in a mixture of short runs to the supermarket and longer runs of...
• FIAT Grande Punto 1.3 ecotec 2006 - Starts lumpy runs fine 28 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  I have a fiat that starts fine just runs lumpy for about 30 seconds to 2mins then drives fine.   Had new glow plugs and air filter. Runs better with new filter but no difference to start up. Whatelse could it be?
• ford fiesta zetec s tdci 2007 - car runs rough 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My car runs fine for a while then seems to run as if the turbo is not working but if I undo the fuel filter drain plug just a little bit power is restored. I have replaced the fuel filter but same problem now driving me mad. help....
• Qashquai - Mileage to Burn Off Particulates 22 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Can I run a diesel qashquai on the following mileage without getting into particulates burn off trouble. Weekly runs of 20 miles out . 2 hour break, 20 miles back rest of week doing short runs up to 10 miles. Holiday run in France 1700 miles once a year.
• Toyota Corolla - are you running on biodiesel do you know someone 16 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  ive got a 2003 D4D corolla and after doing lots of reading up and research im 95% sure i can run it biodiesel but i would like to know if you or someone you know is running there toyota or other car on biodiesel...
• Cambelt/long run - worried 4 May 2002 (Forum)
  309: 74000 miles Cambelt due at 72000 I'm a poor student! But will it survive a long run ie is it more likely to fail on the motorway?
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  Which MPV is best for £3000? 8 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend.
• HJ's DT comments on "running in" oil. 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Another good column today. Re the correspondant with Skoda (a 1.9 so presumably a TDi) talking about oil usage and HJ's comment about VAG stopping the use of recycled oil for the running in period. I guess VAG dont use "running in" oil in the PD engines because they need a specific oil spec
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  Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel?
• Audi 80 running rough 14 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have just bought the wife a 1995 Audi 80E. (2.0) Starts good but runs a bit lumpy when idling. Accelerate hard and it pulls like a train and doesn't miss a beat keep the revs above 2500 all good. let it labour a bit and it starts running rough and missing. Cant see anything obvious......... Any
• running a citroen zx on svo 25 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I have a citroen zx with a lucas fuel pump, will it run on svo okay? I have heard the lucas pumps dont last long with svo
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  The fan on my car keeps running when it's switched off - what is the cause? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2015 Peugeot 3008 fan keeps running after switching off the engine. It suddenly dies off but immediately you start the car and turn it off, the fan...
• running lights 6 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  Does any body know of an after fit kit which will enable me to use sidelights as running light, ie they come on with ignition rather than having to switched on manually. CSS
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  Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Audi TT? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi TT 2.0 S Line 40 TFSI is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 245/35 R19 93Y tyres. They are coming up for replacement soon. Will the wheels take run...
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  Why don't children walk to school instead of being driven by their parents? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In a recent column there was the popular question: “Please recommend a car for the school run". Whilst I accept that some of your readers live in rural...
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  Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty....
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  Should my sister-in-law buy a petrol or diesel Ford Focus for short journeys? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law is looking to purchase a new Ford Focus but cannot decide between the 1.6TDCI diesel and 1.6I petrol engines. She does less than 10,000...