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My Volkswagen Golf has lost power after I changed an injector - why? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently replaced my Volkswagen Golf TDi's head gasket because I had a water leak. Prior to this I had a problem with misfiring and replaced injector... -
Is there anything I can do to prevent rust affecting my Hyundai i30's fuel tank? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In your car-by-car review of the Hyundai i30 you say the fuel tank will eventually rust. Will an underseal from new help prevent this? Are there any likely... -
What's the best quality petrol and diesel to use? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best premium fuel brand for petrol and diesel? -
Why is my Vauxhall Corsa not starting properly? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 diesel Vauxhall Corsa doesn't start on the first key turn and barely on the second is there something wrong with the car or is it the cold? -
What are the best tyres for the Toyota Prius? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Now that all tyres are rated could you please advise what are the best tyres for a 2006 Toyota Prius? I want the tyres to combine longevity, fuel economy... -
StreetKa cutting out 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a StreetKa and the problem is that it keeps cutting out when stopping at junctions and also when setting off. Can you help please? -
Recommend some tyres 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need two rear tyres for my 08-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4-litre. Are there any particular tyres you could recommend for fuel economy please? I average... -
Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing... -
My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid... -
What caused the fuel filters on my Skoda Superb Estate diesel to repeatedly clog up? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months my Skoda Superb Estate has been performing worse and worse from cold starts, with what appeared to be misfires or fuel starvation... -
Why has the USA banned the practice of misrepresenting fuel consumption figures? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers might be interested to know that when we were in Texas 2 weeks ago we saw a Fiat 500 Pop (1.4 MultiAir) as part of a promotion in... -
Do American fuel economy figures represent true mpg? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers might be interested to know that when we were in Texas two weeks ago we saw a Fiat 500 Pop 1.4 MultiAir as part of a promotion in... -
Should Volvo be reported to Trading Standards over their fuel economy claims? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
If you take a look at Volvo's main website, the whole focus is where you could travel on a tank of fuel (800+ miles). Surely this is almost an issue for... -
Fuel conned assumption 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 SE Sportback, with the 1.6 TDI engine and have found the comments about fuel consumption interesting. My car is 14 months old with 12,500... -
I am new to car ownership - what do you suggest for tyres and fuel? 4 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago we bought two brand new cars having just returned two company cars. We have a Skoda Superb SE saloon 1.5 petrol DSG and a Kia Rio... -
Fuel pump failure with ultra-low-sulfur diesel 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My distributor type fuel pump on my Renault Kangoo van has failed at 98,000 miles. The fault has been put down to ultra-low-sulfur diesel - apparently... -
My car won't start - how can I work out what's wrong? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I can’t get my Vauxhall Cavalier to start. I can’t seem to get any fuel through, but I had to move it tonight and while it was being towed I put it into... -
Are other drivers experiencing worse fuel economy after the emissions fix? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had the emissions fix on my 2013 Volkswagen Passat 180PS three weeks ago. My trip is now showing a consistent 7 per cent worse fuel consumption and the... -
Is my car going to fail its MOT if the exhaust touches the fuel pipe? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic... -
Hyundai i30 diesel fuel pump failure 25 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Hyundai i30 (2007 model) with a 2.0-litre diesel engine. After a major service at a main dealer an advice note came back that the fuel pump was...