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• Xantia 1.9TYD engine run on 6 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, My Xantia 1.9TD engine has just started running on after I sprung an LHM leak fron a hydraulic pipe and it covered the engine bay. I've fixed the pipe but it runs on every time now for quite a while before I can stop it, so it's possible that the cutoff solenoid is being shorted by fluid
• Golf automatic choke 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Grateful for any help, Our is a Volkswagen Golf 1988 4=E 1.8 . On a run back from Brighton to Bordon the autochoke stuck on and it used so much fuel that my Range Rover would have been proud. With an Escort mk3 we had a while back i just took it apart and cleaned it up an it worked fine
• xantia 1.9td 27 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Mine is a 95 M, 170,000 miles. The car has been serviced regularly, and has always run well. The other day it suddenly began to run roughly, no mechanical noises or bangs. Now it is difficult to start, and runs on 3 as far as I can tell. White smoke from the exhaust, and a plume of ditto if you
• uneven running 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  2.0 bora sport - had to stop on the way home last night and became aware the engine was running very unevenly same problem this morning, it's also noticable the engine is down on power and very hesitant under acceleration the two local dealers i've called say it needs plugging
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  Petrol prices rise for a second month running 9 Aug 2023 (News)
  
• BMW X1 - run flat tyres 15 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Once tyres are set to correct pressure and tyre monitor is activated is there any need to regularly check pressure with a tyre gauge?
• Daytime running lights 22 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Talking about them today to a client. He reckoned their use is now a legal requirement. Is this so? Or perhaps about to be? Can't find out by a google...
• Running In new tyres 3 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Have just put a set of Pirelli P 7's on my Forester. For how many miles should I drive "gently" to settle them in?
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  Should DRLs switch off when you switch to headlights? 3 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Both my Vauxhall Zafira and Hyundai i10 have daytime running lights. On both vehicles, the DLRs switch off when my side lights or headlights are switched...
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  How much is my Ford Fiesta worth? 22 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How much is my 2003 1.3-litre petrol Ford Fiesta worth? It has 108,000 on the clock and I'm the second owner. It's not so economical on the suburban run...
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  I keep getting bulges in the sidewalls of my run flat tyres? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 330d developed a bulge on its front 225/40R19 89Y run flat tyre earlier this year, requiring a tyre change. In June I hit a pothole which resulted...
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  Can I run my satnav and dash cam at the same time from my 12V cigarette lighter socket? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just been given a new Gamin dash cam. Can I run this and my Garmin satnav from the 12V cigarette lighter socket?
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  Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems?
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  How can I avoid DPF problems? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The manual for my Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TDI instructs to occasionally run in lower gears at high revs but does not say how high for the revs or over what...
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  Can you turn of daytime running lights? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a BMW 320i SE which has daytime running lights which I am told by the dealer that you cannot turn off. I understand why you might...
• Hyundai Getz 1.5CRTD uneven running 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have a Hyundai Getz which has developed the strangest fault. If the engine is started when completely cold, it starts and runs fine. Similarly, if started when completely warmed up, it starts and runs fine. The problem occurs when you try to restart the car when the engine has not fully warmed up
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  My Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec is running unevenly 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that my 08 plate Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Zetec is not running very smoothly. When at traffic lights for example,...
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  Fault in engine management system 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The 'fault in managment system' light cam on in my 2007 (36,000 miles) Ford Focus Diesel. By the time I took it to the garage the light had gone out. The...
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  Diesel engine continues running after ignition switch-off 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  the engine continues to run after ignition switch off and key removal. Engine tone louder and clackety higher revs. Engine will rev using throttle - but...
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  Why don't daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights too? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit confused by cars running with daytime running lights. Why are they only on at front of vehicles? I've been passed by numerous cars and small...