Refine by channel:  Forum (13326)    Ask HJ (5921)    News (2082)    Article (157)    productReview (137)    FAQs (29)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Is it possible to convert a diesel to run on LPG? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car to tow a 1500kg caravan and have always thought a diesel was the answer. However due to the current anti-diesel climate, what car will be...
• 
  Why does my car's air con smell so bad? 11 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a good way of getting rid of the "wet dog/smelly socks" odour which comes from the air conditioning when it is first switched on? It seems to...
• 
  Buying family car 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello and greetings from Portugal. Need advice on buying a "new" used car for the family. I have 3 kids, (15,13 and 3 years old), so it need's to have...
• 
  White oily sludge in breather pipes - what is it? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  have a Corsa 1.2 from 2009 and have recently found white oily gunk in the breather pipes from the rocker cover to the air filter pipe that connects to...
• 
  Alternative to diesel 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I typically drive around 30000 miles per year. To date I've run a series of diesel Golfs and now A3, usually to around 90k to 100k miles without any major...
• '98 Fiesta Ghia 1.25L 16v - Engine struggling to run 13 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  a full compliment of oil, and water/coolant. theres no smoke or steam and no smell of petrol. Theres no leaks or bits of metal anywhere so im certain I've not fragged it. theres still fuel to the rail even after 4 days and several starts. This time it struggles to run. Basically, I start
• 
  Buying used - Mazda2 or Suzuki Swift? 12 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I like the Mazda2 (2007 onwards) and Suzuki Swift (2010 onwards). 1) Can you please tell me which would be more reliable in the longer run if I were...
• 
  Getting a non-runner Transit back on the road 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel as a non-runner. It has got too much oil in it and looks like it has had oil in the header tank too. I...
• 
  What damage could have happened after an engine management problem? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mini Countryman Cooper S. Regrettably within the first week and with only 350 miles on the clock, the engine management system said there...
• 
  2002 Golf with some odd electrical gremlins 19 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When driving the rev counter drops to zero and the red oil light flashes though engine still running. Checked oil levels which are ok. After switching...
• 
  Should I sell my Jaguar S-Type now? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Jaguar S-Type [manual] on a 55 plate with 32,000 long distance miles on it (no short trips). It has the sport interior, heated windscreen,...
• 
  E10 petrol - will it damage my modern classics? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m concerned about the introduction of E10 (petrol) and the impact it will have on my 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1988 Porsche 944 Lux Auto. Is there anything...
• 
  Should my wife keep her 1996 Ford Ka or try to sell it? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has 1996 Ford KA, mileage 53,000, which has been well maintained, currently doing less than 2000 miles a year. It passed its MoT last April, but...
• 
  Have you noticed a rising oil level in the Mazda 6 due to a DPF fault? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the...
• 
  2003 Mondeo stuttering 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a stuttering mondeo with p0171 fault, running too lean. I have changed the air filter, changed the MAF sensor, changed the fuel temp sensor, cleaned...
• 
  Will my new warranty cover the DPF? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 2.4D Automatic [20,000 miles] will be three years old in March. I am about to take out a two-year extended warranty with "Warranty Direct". I...
• 
  What to look out for when buying an older S-Class 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider?...
• FORD COURIER VAN 1.8 TD ENDURA ENGINE - Problemsw with engine starting 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier van 1.8 turbo diesel endura engine.  A week ago I parked in my drive after using it all day when it was running fine.  Next morning when I tried to start it , it just turned over and would not fire.  Glow plug light on the dash was flashing
• 
  Micra fuelling problem 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Nissan Micra 1.0L K11 model, which I have owned before (same model different car) and have noticed that even when empty, I...
• 
  Change your oil often and it'll pay off in the long run. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a devotee of regular oil and filter changes. 20,000-mile service intervals are clearly aimed at fleet operators keeping maintenance costs down and...