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  Sumpting 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son’s 2006 LandRover Freelander diesel seems to be getting diesel into the engine oil. We changed the oil 2 weeks ago, and the dipstick shows more...
• selecting your vehicles lighting 7 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  the math ( think a lot about question # 6 when doing the survey) 1, Is the vehicle equipped with daytime running lamps? yes------- 5 no------- 2, do
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  Can you recommend some run flat tyres? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 BMW 1 Series that needs all four tyres replacing. I'm unable to find a particular make/model on the internet that stands out. Can you help?...
• Nissan S Cargo 1990 - 1990 Nissan not starting 17 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  Hi everyone I have a Nissan S Cargo that won't start, it has spark and has compression so that leaves fuel. It was running when I drove it into my unit which was a couple of months ago, when I say it was running, it was stuttering when it got hot (say after an hour of driving
• Hyundai Santa Fe 2004 2.7 CDX Petrol Auto - Running a used Santa Fe 2.7 petrol auto 27 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  with full service history from the first owner but virtually none from the second owner who had run it for the last 3/4 years. I had the cam belt changed as it had never been done,had to sort out an oil leak from the sump, plus a noisy rear wheel bearing was replaced. Its now done 93,000 and had
• Peugeot Boxer Van 2006 (New Shape) - Dual Mass Flywheel causing vehicle vibration 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  My Peugeot Boxer van was vibrating while running, a main dealer ran diagnostics, could not rectify the problem, suggested a compresion test & results showed low compression and advised a replacement engine. I had an indipendent mechanic strip the head and no fault was found (main dealer
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  Snowy conditions 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are senior citizens living in a pea shingle road on a slight hill and have trouble getting out in snowy conditions. We are considering chains or autosocks...
• Reanualt Clio 2 - Clio 2 2004 1.2 16v - Rough Running 15 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hope this helps someone, have a 2004 clio 1.2 16v which apart from a new clutch a few months ago has been faultless for its 82,000 mile life, serviced correctly by independant garage and started to run rough with engine light flashing on and off. Read all the posts about the ECU cover chomping
• BMW 3-Series E30 (1983 - 1991) - 1989 1990/6 Fuel injection air valve running with 10 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  My Motronic equipped M20 engined 320i has an unusual problem that I would like some advice on please. The air valve, on top of the engine and just before the induction manifold, with a small multi-pin plug powering it, is constantly running even when the ignition is switched off. You can hear
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - fuel system sensors 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Our 2003 53 Reg Mondeo TDCI (115bhp) recently cut out just after refuelling. It had run enevenly just before refuelling.The engine would restart but only run for a second or two. The AA did a diagnostic check, which seemed to indicate a fuel pump problem. The patrolman cancelled the fault code
• Rough Running Rover 200 after HGF 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I am looking for some advice as to why my car is running rough after the head gasket has been changed. History of events.. Bought the car at 65,000miles with the headgasket having been replaced at 59,000 at a main dealer. The car ran fine for 12 months and up to 92,000 when the car overheated
• Golf Mk3 - Head Gasket Problem 26 May 2004 (Forum)
  My 1994 Golf Mk3 1.4 (ABD engine) has a head gasket problem, I assume, but has had for about a year, which seems like a long time for a dodgy head gasket to last. The main symptom is pressurisation of the cooling system. I can run the car one day, and when I remove the expansion tank cap the next
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  Should I use the recirculation button when running my air conditioning in the summer? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that you should have your recirculation button on all the time in summer when you are running the air conditioning?
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  Is it better to top up fuel at half a tank or to refuel when almost on reserve? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it better in the long run to top up fuel at half tank on a regular basis or to refuel when almost on reserve?
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  Should I use my air con in the winter? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought my first car with air con. I have been advised that i need to run it all the time to stop the seals drying out. This may be okay in...
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  How can I find a council-run MoT test centre? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I read a few years back that you could have your car MoT tested at a council-run testing centre. Is that still the case? How would I find my local council...
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  Should I buy a hybrid or electric car? 24 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 Yaris Hybrid. It is a second car but covers 15,000 miles a year commuting with 32 miles a day on the motorway. Very cheap to run, averages...
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  What car do you recommend for a pensioner with dodgy knees? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £12,500 to spend on a second-hand car and need it to be petrol, easy access and economical to run and maintain. Also with good all-round vision...
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  Should I keep my E39 BMW 523i? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a BMW 523i SE from new, it is the E39 model. It only has 54,000 miles, runs very well and is in good condition. Is it the type of car that...
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  What used car can I buy that will be cheap to run? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2003 Audi A3 1.8 and I'm looking to buy something that'll be cheaper to run. I'm considering getting a MINI, but which model can I get...