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  How good are hybrid cars? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How good are hybrid cars?
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  Honda Civic 2015 - diesel or petrol? 21 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a Honda Civic 2015. I am currently doing fairly short trips to work 5 days a week with my Ford Focus diesel (around 15 mins in the...
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  Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel...
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  Do runflats really work? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my 13 year old Vauxhall Omega Estate and find that most potential replacements do not have a spare wheels and use run flat tyres....
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  Running a modern classic - is super unleaded best? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My friend is convinced she needs to put super unleaded in her 1988/9 Volkswagen Golf. She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and...
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  'Running in' a new Santa Fe 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home...
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  Can you recommend an economical family car? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having to sell my BMW 3 Series convertible as am expecting a baby and it is proving too expensive to run and a bit impractical. Please can you recommend...
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  Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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  Shell V-Power 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements...
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  Best run flats for BMW 5 Series 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having just had my second tyre blow out at high speed on a motorway, I'm looking to replace all 4 run flats on my BMW 525i Touring with the latest generation...
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  Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes...
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  Anti-pollution fault 10 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 308 has “System states: anti-pollution system fault” and engine light showing when I start the engine. Everything is working fine and the car...
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  Winter tyres - what to do? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 56 model BMW 520 d SE Auto which I plan to keep for two winters. They are now on 225/50 run flats on 17 inch alloys. 1. Do I just fit...
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  Check Emissions warning 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a continuous warning for check emissions although the car is running fine. My local independent garage ran a diagnostic check & came up with a...
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  Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I...
• Peugeot 306 HDi 2.0 (2000) - 306 HDi...possibly a dumb question 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 306 which wouldnt start, I ruled out the LP pump by powering it via a sealey power probe and a spare battery and the car starts and runs fine After looking into common faults with this model and bearing in mind I probably know less about cars than the average 6 year old girl
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  What does the 'Service transmission' warning light mean in a Volvo V50? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2006 Volvo V50 D5 automatic with a high mileage at 118,000. It runs ok but the service transmission light and engine system...
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  De-hyundrated 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date)...
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  Repent ye simmer 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have mentioned several times that its a good idea to let a turbodiesel cool down before switching off after a long run. I recently bought a Skoda Yeti...
• Enduring computers 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  with large, gardening roughened hands, wasn`t.  It`s still there and is used as Mrs O`s primary internet computer. It`s been running Windows XP, for 7 yrs without antivirus installed and without ever having a software glitch or needing a re- installation. To that success - the credit has