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Running-in - how's it done? 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In September I will take delivery of a new Audi A6 3.0-litre Diesel Multitronic. The car has been already manufactured and is on its way, very slowly,... -
Can a bi-fuel car run on petrol only? 23 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered £450 off the list price for the Bi-Fuel Dacia Sandero, but there are no LPG stations near me. Should I take it and run it on petrol only,... -
What is the running-in period for an Audi 2.0-litre petrol engine? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
How many miles does it take to run in an Audi 2.0-litre petrol engine? -
Mondeo mk4 2008 2.2 - ford mondeo mk4 2.2 wont run unless easy start 1 Oct 2022 (Forum)
Here goes.. bought a non running mondeo mk4 2008 2.2 titanium x and have tried all sorts to get it running first off the pump/sender unit in the tank was not pumping fuel up to the filter so replaced that .replaced the fuel filter too.the problem im having is it will not start -
Do electric car running costs take into account battery replacement costs? 4 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Do electric vehicle running costs take into account eventual battery replacement costs? -
Do electric cars need to be 'run-in'? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Do electric cars need running in like petrol and diesel models? I'm buying a new Kia e-Niro 4. The dealer says they have several in their storage compound.... -
What you do suggest as a reliable and cheap to run car for £4000? 15 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
A female relative with arthritis and a mildly disabled son needs a car which will be reliable and have low running costs. As it is only used locally, diesel... -
Do you recommend run flat tyres? 9 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Do you recommend run flat tyres? -
Best method for running in a new car? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I take delivery of a new Audi A4 1.8 TFSI next week. Mindful of the oil consumption issues I would like to know your though on how to run this engine in.... -
Can you recommend a small car for £2k? 17 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will be retiring soon and will be handing back my company car which I use as a general run-around, I also have a family car, at the same time I have... -
Need a car for the school run - what do you suggest? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'd like a recommendation for a car to be used predominantly for the school run (1.3 miles each way) for three child passengers. Also, this car will be... -
Can you recommend a diesel automatic for £10,000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
With a budget of £10,000, what Focus or bigger-sized diesel auto would you recommend secondhand? I'm running 30,000 miles per year, so it shouldn't be... -
Pickups - is permanent FWD beter than selectable? 10 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
For general road use in a pickup am I better off having permanent AWD such as a Hilux or is the Isuzu D-max just as good? Could I run the Isuzu D-max... -
2005 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec - Focus 1.6 TDCi Stiff 1st and 2nd Gear engine runs 6 Mar 2013 (Forum)
that 1st and 2nd gear is a quite resistant upon selection - 'crunchy' is the best way I can describe it. After a bit of trial and error this morning, I've worked out that it's only whilst the engine is running that I have the problem. If I turn the engine off, I can run through the gears with no problem -
Why don't daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights too? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am very much in favour of car drivers using headlights in poor light, and I use mine all winter except for very sunny days, however I have noticed on... -
BMW 520D (2009) - Run-flat tyres - repair and possible alternatives 23 Nov 2012 (Forum)
Hi all We've only recently got our new car, a 520D with 90ish K on the clock. It's fitted with run-flats, which I'm no fan of, but even less enthusiatic now that I've found a nail sticking in the tyre and giving slow puncture and have researched replacment tyre prices -
Run flat tyres 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I so much agree with your belief that "run flat" tyres might well save our lives but can find no input on which manufacturers other than BMW... -
Any - Most reliable car/cheapest to run to high mileage? 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
I currently drive about 600 miles/week, and it looks like I will be doing so for a couple of years to come. I'm currently running a 2006 Focus TDCi, which although fairly fuel-efficient (50+mpg), running from 60 to 150k miles has so far cost, apart from usual service, tyres etc -
Need a seven seat 4x4 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to help my sister-in-law buy a car, but need your help please. She wants an automatic 4WD with seven seats. Of the choices available the... -
Volkswagen Golf III - ABS Engine Code, Running SUPER rich. 1 Mar 2011 (Forum)
Ok, like the title says, I have a '93 Golf III with the 1.8L 90HP "ABS" engine, Single Point Injection. I purchased for next to nothing, so I expected it to have problems. Anyway, when cold, the car is difficult to start, and does not like to stay running. Once running