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  • How often should you change the oil in a hybrid? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Hyundai i10 and do mainly short journeys adopting your recommendations regarding six monthly oil changes and higher grade fuel. Should we follow...
  • Running-in a new car - what fuel should I use? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Assuming that BP Ultimate or Shell V-Power diesel is not readily available (I am going abroad), do you recommend the use of Millers Diesel Power Plus during...
  • Can you turn off Polo running lights? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our new Volkswagen Polo has noticeably bright and distracting daytime running lights. Our Volkswagen dealer garage insists they cannot be turned off....
  • Running in my new i10? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    In a couple of weeks time I will take delivery of a new Hyundai i10 Style, regarding the 'running in' phase does this still apply to modern engines? And...
  • ford focus estate tdci 115 03 - rough running focus that garage cant explain! 7 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    . 4 months on and they still dont know what is wrong. it starts and runs fine for about 2 mins but then runs lumpy and rough and will not rev past 2000rpm and kicks out a hell of alot of smoke as a result. if it is switched off and restarted straight away it will run fine again for a few mins
  • Ford Focus....1.4 - please help.when my car is running the battery pow 22 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    please help.when my car is running the battery power output is above 15..is this too high,bad or normal and what can do
  • benefits of running an old jag 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Idrive a v12 xj-s, converted to lpg, and have done ten thousand miles in the last year, with no problems.pro-rata it's cheaper to run and much more enjoyable than my sensible sorento.am I alone with this approach?
  • Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 02 2.0HDi engine runs on when turned off 12 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    hi all our car runs on when we switch it off anyone got ant ideas? thanks to all
  • Car energy use, manufacture & running. 19 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    I've heard it said that the energy used in the actual construction of a car, including processing of raw materials used to make it, is about 12% of the total energy it will use during average running. What's the truth? Obviously there will be variations, but in general?
  • Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1996 2.0 Why is my 420 Diesel Turbo running cold? 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Why is my Rover 420 Diesel Turbo running cold can anyone help?
  • Cheapest to run car for £3k 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Now, all things considered - depreciation, fuel costs, servicing, spares/parts, tax, insurance - what's the cheapest car to run that you could buy for £3k to £4k that is actually a car (drives well) and not a tin boxon wheels?
  • fiat punto running fault 2001 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    only running on two cylinders and both coils have been changed.was found to be ecu bolted to the throttle body £416.00 at main dealer. i got a new one for £244.00 with insructions to set, which must be followed.
  • new car running in 25 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    hi for the first time i am about to purchase a new suzuki swift 1.5 vvt.Has any one any advise about the best way to run in a new car and does the variable valve timing have any bearing on this. thanks john
  • Car Annual Running Costs 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    There's a lot of stuff on this site about how good/bad our cars are. Perhaps the most important factor is annual running costs so aside from MOT, tax and insurance what does yours cost to service/maintain ?
  • Should I run my 1971 MG MGB on premium petrol? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should...
  • Rough running Octavia vRS 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best...
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0HDI runs for 3/5 seconds and stops 16 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    car starts and runs for 3/5 second and then stops the 12v feed from the ecu to the combo relay ? disapeers any ideas
  • Run Flat tyres 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Hi I drove a BMW 3 series today and the ride felt very hard. The salesman said that run flats make no difference to the ride quality as they now have been improved greatly. Does anyone have any comments to make on this? Thanks Alan
  • BMW 3 series - Run flat tyres 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    Hi I have a BMW 3 series with run flats. The ride is very hard to say the least. Can I change these for standard tyres on the same rims? Will this make any improvement to the comfort thanks alan
  • cost of running cars over a set milage 29 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    does anyone know where to find out the cost to run diffrent models of cars, in terms of servicing, cost of spares etc. something like a lease company would use to cost vehicles for lease.
 

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