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  Ford Focus - should I repair it again? 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The timing belt has snapped on my 2009 Ford Focus. The car has covered 156,000 miles and I have had the car repaired, with new valves, pistons, clutch...
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  Must I fit replacement injectors and fuel pump to my 2003 Mondeo? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0TDCI which has just turned 100,000 on the clock and well maintained. The computer warning light has been coming on periodically...
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  Has anyone tested the mpg figures across different fuel brands? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Assuming identical driving conditions, should similar miles-per-gallon be achieved no matter which fuel company's products are used? Have results been...
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  What's causing my Mazda MX-5 to shudder under acceleration? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport RC from a franchised dealer, the car was serviced in April by the dealer and has 45,000 on the clock. After...
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  Engine runs OK, but cuts out when I slow down - what can I do? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have problems with the engine on my Ford Tourneo. When I slow down to stop, the engine will cut out. Had a new fuel filter fitted, but after a week started...
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  Increasinbg fuel consumption - is this normal? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 SEL TDI 170 DSG Estate which has covered about 75,000 miles. Until June it was averaging just over 42mpg on a combined cycle...
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  Starting problem with Saab 9-3 27 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a starting issues with my Saab 9-3. Glow plugs, injectors and ECT valve have been changed, and a new battery fitted, but still fails to start when...
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  My MGF won't start in the rain 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my MGF for a long while but recently it will not start in the rain, so I have to shut the fuel off and turn it over - then it fires up and...
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  What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided...
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  Which fuel should I use in my 1968 Volkswagen Beetle? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spent nearly £7000 having a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle 1200 restored, in addition to paying nearly £2000 four years ago for a new Vega engine....
• Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 1997 - Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 - Starting problems 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  , did this by listening out for it. Can hear an audiable click. Changed the battery for a Bosch 600+ Crank Amp Changed fuel filter and seal Cleaned the fuel strainer in the tank, did notice a large build up of dirt in on the strainer Fixed what seemed to be a small
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  Remapping ECU 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am an OAP and the ever increasing cost of fuel is a concern to me. I have read various articles on ECU re-mapping devices, all of which claim to enhance...
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  Replacement small car - diesel or petrol? 12 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I do 36,000 miles a year commuting (95% motorway) and have been running a 2007 1.4 diesel Fiesta to keep fuel costs low. I've already had to replace the...
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  Fuel tank lining failure 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You say on your review section about the Kia Sorento that 'by January 2011 the fuel tank delamination problem was becoming more widespread. KIA will pay...
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  Buying a small family car, automatic, with good fuel economy for under £10k. What would you suggest? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car. My wife, who will do most of the driving, can only use automatics. We will do less than 8000 miles per year,...
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 01 2.2 diaphragm and fuel pump problems 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  to picking up my new car my citroen coughs and dies, no power at all, will not start, nothing. so the aa come out and i tell him about the recnt repairs, so he had a look at it, he says " citroen have fitted the diaphragm the wrong way so no fuel can get through" so i went back into citroen and they say
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  An end to all this fuelishness 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I borrowed my wife's 1-year-old BMW 318d this morning and when the fuel warning light came on (70 miles left, approx 2 gallons) I pulled into the petrol...
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  Four by flaw 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently taken delivery of an Audi Q5 2.0 Tdi STronic and whilst delighted with most aspects of the car, fuel consumption is disappointing. I've...
• Focus 1.8 TDCI glow plug light flashing 29 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I have now owned my Ford Focus Sport 1.8 TDCI duratorq for 3 years and during that time have had several problems with it. All of which i have returned to Brooklyn dealership to be repaired (or at least they tried) 1. Fuel guage stopped working ( They replaced the sender unit) 2. Bellowing Black
• Cars to have stainless steel fuel tanks 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Source Nickel Development Org "In response to increasingly stringent emission standards in the United States, several European car manufacturers are fitting certain models bound for U.S. markets with stainless steel tanks. Building the fuel tanks requires about 6,000 to 8,000 tonnes of 304