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  Why don't people forget golf and go for a walk? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Perhaps a cheaper option for RM (21st April) and others regarding golfing trolleys, would be to forget the car and golf and go for a good walk?
• Ford Focus - 90 bhp or 110 bhp 1.6 TDCi ? 15 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  bhp or is there not much in it?  The car will be used as a general family second car doing shortish runs (8 to 20 miles) with the odd longer run (200 miles). If the 90 bhp model is very nearly as good as the 110 it makes the search easier! Thanks
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  What are the service intervals on an Auris 21 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Turkey and run a Toyota Auris. The service intervals are given as 10,000km whilst for the same model in the UK is 10,000 miles. As the...
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  Car misfiring in wet weather 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is misfiring in rain. Changed plugs, core plugs, leads, coil pack. It started raining again and the car is missing again.
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  Pressure washing car engines 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to sell the above vehicle and am having it valeted inside and out by an outfit recommended by my garage. Should I have the engine compartment,...
• Audi A4 B5 - Do I have a flat battery? 27 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice? My Audi's battery is running flat after 3 or 4 days of not being used. I've checked the voltage (12.88 v) and removed the neg and am getting a zero reading when testing amps. When the engine is running I'm getting over 14 v
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  Do diesel engines use more fuel in Winter? 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if diesel engines use more fuel in winter?
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  DPF problem in a Volkswagen Transporter 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 59 Volkswagen Transporter is very lumpy at tickover, is hesitatant to accelerate and smells 'hot.' Dealer says I should live with it! I'm not so...
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  Fiesta vs Polo 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is there much of a difference in speed and refinement between an 82ps Fiesta and 70ps VW Polo?
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 1999 2.5TDi - Engine cutting out . . . help 13 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I've a '99 2.5tdi voyager - everything's running o.k BUT .. . random cutting out of engine, no pattern to this, can be just going down the road or on motorway!!! Have changed filters, cleaned tank, diagnositics not able to narrow it down, could be electrics or fuel pump - don't want to throw
• 99 vw polo 1.4 88k miles - clutch problem 12 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  Returned from a short 6 mile run parked up all ok no problems whatsoever , started  car 2 hours later engine perfect but unable to select any gears. Tried starting in gear and clutch drag is evident as car moves if handbrake not applied. If the car is started in first gear and gently driven
• Ford Mondeo 2.5 Ghia x - Starting Problems 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  that hopped in again... nothing. So I then bumped it again, same thing happened started fine then carried on running for the rest of the day no problem. My question is what the hell is wrong with it haha. Any help would be great, I have a feeling its the alternator but rather get some more
• BMW - Cracked Wheels/Run Flat Tyres 5 May 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 335i with just over 40k miles on the clock and in its 2nd year of warranty. It has not been involved in any accident or impact and yet the REAR...
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  MINI belt or chain? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a MINI Diesel 02-07 Registration. Could you please let me know if the Mini Diesel 1.4 has a cambelt or does it run on a chain?
• Saab 9-5 Saloon Diesel Auto 53 plate - Battery drain 14 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  The car recently had problems with reversing lights and sensors and went into a Saab main dealer, who replaced some of the wiring loom.  Since then I have had problems starting the car.  I have used jump leads to some effect but after a short run and standing for 24 hours the car does
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  Whining noise after replacement alternator 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had the alternator replaced on my Golf 1.4 Match. It now has a whining noise, similar to a fan belt slipping, when the engine is running. This...
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  Bluemotion 1.2 diesel Polo 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Bluemotion 1.2 diesel Polo has done 500 miles. Not once has it reached the advertised mpg. Between 3 and 7 Oc reaches just 53 mpg.
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  voyager crd 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Voyager crd wont start, it turn`s over and tries to start but just won't kick in. I`ve been told it could be the head gasket, can anyone shed any...
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  Will a Jaguar XF diesel be ok used for weekend and evening journeys? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I treat myself to a new or nearly-new Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel and only drive it at weekends and maybe some evenings, will the DPF be ok as long as those...
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  Does my 2003 Audi A6 have a DPF? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You spoke of burning out diesel particulate filters by running the engine at high(ish) revs for a period. What sort of time would you recommend at say...