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• Very short cold runs 5 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  to start. The dealer has not heard of this phenomenan, but offered to check it over. Shouldn't there be a warning in the car? What is the minimum running time to avoid the problem?
• Don't leave your car running... 2 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  ...and not because it mght be nicked! This is a new one on me! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=504888&in_page_id=1770
• Vauhall Omega Temerature 10 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi guys i have a 94 2.5 6v omega and was wondering what the normal running temp should be, mine is running a bit hot.... Thanks all Graham
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  Are run flat tyres more susceptible to sidewall damage? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 428i Convertible has just completed 30K miles - I "celebrated" by buying the 4th & 5th new run flat tyres - all of which have been replaced due...
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  What cheap to run car for £7k will hold its value? 15 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car for my daily commute which will cover approximately 15,000 miles a year. I am looking for a cheap car to run, something that won't...
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  Citroen C3 Picasso has failed its MoT on emissions 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel has just failed its MoT on emissions. The garage has told me that I don’t do enough miles. For a retest I must drive...
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  Why Audi TTS are daytime running lights expensive to repair? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Audi TTS, mileage just over 30,000 with full Audi service history. The nearside running lights (LEDs) have failed and I contact my local Audi...
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  Drivers keepers? 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 1989 W124 Mercedes 300 TE 24.We are looking to downsize to a FIAT Panda for local use as we also run a 2004 Mercedes S500, which we intend to...
• Lifetime cost of running a car 14 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Some interesting numbers here with which I don't necessarlly agree. https://uk.cars.yahoo.com/news/average-driving-lifetime-costs-190-000-090500463.html...
• What family car is best for running red lights? 24 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  There must be some family cars that are better for driving through red lights than others.  If so, which are they?
• Ford - Tourneo 04 2.0tdci 125psi running problems. 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  neil The only effective way to start is to get the codes read; it could be an injector issue - or many other things.
• bmw 740i 10 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  my 740 runs perfectly smoothly until i kickdown hard. Engine then does not perform properly. If I switch off and start again then engine runs smoothly. Any suggestions to problem.
• Peugeot 3008 2010 - Daytime running bulbs and fuse 29 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I managed to find some reasonably priced daylight running bulbs from https://xenons4u.co.uk/ which are fantastic. I found the lights were not available in the high street and not many stockists online either so hope that will be helpful for others. I had an issue in the Peugeot manual that came
• Citreon Saxo - Citreon Saxo Fuel Relay Issue 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  then to be sure. I can get the pump to run by powering it via another power source so the pumps fine and then the car will run. The wiring in the loom is all good as are the fuses... I'm absolutely stumped. I'm wondering if the relay sends a signal to the ecu and perhaps its an ecu fault? Although when I do get
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  Vectra diesel feels as though it is running on three cylinders 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bio have a 53 plate Vectra CDTI. It seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders, but seems to clear when you put your foot down. There are no...
• Mondeo Diesel Estate TDci 2004 - Non-starting 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  2004 Mondeo Diesel TDci (93000 miles)not starting. First noticed recently on cold morning. AA diagnosed glow plug problem. Had glow plugs replaced: two were open circuit, one degraded. Low fuel pressure diagnosed. However, still poor starter from cold, but better when run warm. Running
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  Small car recommendation please 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand car for 25 mile commute (busy roads) & longish runs. £4500 budget or thereabouts. High reliability is a must; high fuel economy...
• Budget Automatic Run Around - Help!! 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Bit of a pickle here and I've searched high and low but am no closer to finding a budget run around car. Here's my requirements: - Automatic transmission - Has to be economical and cheap to tax - Usage - 30 mile round commute Monday-Friday, mainly A roads
• Taxi running cost! 7 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  then told me that it's going in thursday to have a new dmf, clutch and cambelt replaced, the cost for this lot is £800. He seemed quite happy with the running costs! Although this car only cost him £2600, with all the repairs, hopefully it's trouble free for a while, but I couldn't help
• 1.8 8v running a weber carb - 1988 vw scirocco running problem 23 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Have had this problem before in june and managed to sort it by fitting the following...new coil, ign module, dist cap, rotor arm, vac pipes, and fuel...