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• ladas can run on nearly anything 3 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  if you have a lada, you can run it on cheap russian vodka, i know this because i went touring, and went through russia, they seem to use it all the time, it works out at 21 pence per litre.
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  Will changing my run flats improve the ride quality? 12 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a BMW 320d SE Estate. I think it would normally come as standard with 17-inch alloys but the one I purchased has 18-inch. Continental...
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  Why does the engine fan continue to run after the car's switched off? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Skoda question: from time to time the engine cooling fan our new (2014) Octavia 2.0 TDi continues to run for an interminable period after the...
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  How often do I need to take a DPF-equipped diesel for a long run? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a diesel estate but have had conflicting advice on how often you have to take them out for longer, faster drives to avoid problems...
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  How do you turn daytime running lights off completely? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do you turn the daytime running lights on or off in my 2014 Volkswgen CC?
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  Buying elderly friendly car? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Nissan Micra which is OK for elderly parents with limited mobility to use as passengers but not ideal as the seats are a little low...
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  Buying a new, economic to run and small automatic MPV - what would you recommend? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an economic to run, small MPV type vehicle with automatic transmission. It needs to be able to accommodate 5 adults plus 3 suitcases....
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  3-Series run flat life 14 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 320d SE Touring which is two years old and has covered 13,500 miles on largely A & B roads. As it is driven quite sedately I was horrified...
• Peugeot 205 1.1 - throttle body engine running fast/revving 29 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I recently had good condition throttle body fitted. Now engine is starting to run fast again and rev up and down. Any answers to fix this? Any reason for this recurring issue??
• fiesta zetec s tdci - 1.6 tdci runs lumpy 27 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  hi ive got a 56 plate zetec s tdci on start up first thing it runs lumpy and smokes a lil but after few seconds clears itself any ideas would be great thanks
• for fiesta zetec sport 2009 - fan running all the time 19 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  everytime I turn on my car the fan sounds like it is running really fast goes off for a while and then goes on again, I have been told it is my thermostat that needs replacing would that be right  
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 97 1.5 diesel run on 22 May 2009 (Forum)
  When i turn the key of the engine runs on for a second or so and it seems to shudder the engine as it stops, also the gearstick rattles and knocks slightly when in second gear, all the other gears are fine, any ideas??
• Running a classic with blue lights 6 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  A friend's son wants to run an imported (from Germany) VW Kombi, keeping it in the Feuerwehr livery including two blue beacons on the roof. My guess is it'll be no problem so long as he does not use the blue lights on the road. Is there clear case/statute law on this?
• Subaru Impreza running costs 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Looking for some advise on the running costs a 2.0 WRX STi PPP. What can I expect to pay for services etc. I'll be doing roughly 20k per year so what kind of maintanence costs are involved, for example brakes, tyres and anything else?
• Running-in on motorway dilemma 19 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Any suggestions how best to run-in a brand new diesel engine, with tiptronic gearbox, when you've got to do a 900-mile motorway journey across France the day after collecting the car..?! I can't afford to take 3 days over the journey and pooter around. Thks!
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  Recommended car choice? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which I love, but it is thirsty and expensive to run. I like the seven-seat mode for the grandparents, huge boot, driving...
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  Can a 2006 Ford Mondeo run on a diesel/biodiesel mix? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can a 2006 Ford Mondeo run on 50 per cent diesel and 50 per cent bio diesel?
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - 97 1.9d Cooling Fan running for hours after engine 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Can anyone help. Today I have had the car out and every time I have turned the engine off the engine cooling fan has run for hours and has obviously run the battery down to nothing. I have checked all the books and also online to try and find what the prob could be but have gotten nowhere. Can
• Petrol or diesel for short runs? 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  My wife needs a car for sort runs, school runs, etc. about 5 miles at a time. My Picasso HDi takes miles to warm up, her rover 214sli literaly gets toasty after a few hundred yards. If I got her a 1.4 HDi or similar, will it wear out prematurely as it will never reach proper temp (not to mention
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  Can I replace standard tyres with runflats? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2014 Mercedes C-Class Estate has non-runflats from factory (225/17/50). I would like to fit Michelin Crossclimate + ZP runflats, starting with...