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Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would... -
Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and... -
Corsa not starting 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start... -
Head gasket on Corsa 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The... -
Condensation creating emulsified oil in a Suzuki Wagon R 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Suzuki Wagon R oil cap had a lot of 'cream' in it. I was worried that coolant has gone into engine, but later a local garage identified it as a design... -
Immobiliser problems with a 1994 Ford Fiesta 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta starts and runs then cuts out... I think it is an immoboliser problem. I would like to know if the light (by the clock) is supposed to on or... -
Vauxhall Corsa - 'mayo' in the breather pipe. 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have an 09 reg Corsa 1.2 that has 62k on the clock. We have had it since new and it has a full Vauxhall service history. At the weekend the breather... -
Should I pay £650 for a new air conditioning switch that failed whilst the car was in the garage? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car went into a local garage for a replacement radiator. When I collected the car the air conditioning wasn't working and the next day a coolant warning... -
The perils of overeating 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf VR6. The car has started to overheat so I’ve pulled over to let it cool down. I’ve then topped it up with water, started the engine with... -
My manufacturer warranty is void - what can I do? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Last week I took my BMW 1 Series to my local dealer to fix a fault with the USB connector. The car is less than two years old and has covered just 5500... -
Cuts out while driving 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has... -
New Audi A6 gasket problem 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Bought a new Audi A6 in June 2012 (in Finance). On 29 December 2012, we drove the car and after a mile we noticed a lot of white smoke getting out of the... -
Are there still issues with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines? -
Is the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta reliable? 8 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Various published reports state that the Ford Ecoboost 1.0-litre is suspect in reliability at higher mileage. Is this true? -
Why does my Ford Ecoboost make a strange noise when I turn off the engine? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 2017 model. When I switch off a noise like a fan running on comes from the front top of engine. This is not the cooling... -
Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching... -
Fiat Panda making a strange noise 24 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I took my Fiat Panda (2006) for a service last week. I was advised to have a chain replacement which I agreed to. From the first time I drove the car following... -
New Nissan Qashqai - which engine do you recommend? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to get a new Nissan Qashqai as a company car. I do 25,000 miles a year and want to get a diesel. Which engine do you recommend? -
What's causing my Passatt CC to go into limp home mode? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passatt CC GT. The yellow coil warning light keeps coming on and the car goes in to limp home mode. I’ve replaced the turbo valves... -
What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs,...