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Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid - Plug in Hybrid - a few real time statistics. 23 Sep 2019 (Forum)
the flexibility. Fuel consumption - wise, I charge up the battery once below half charge and always before a long run. In the time we have had the car, we have done 540 miles pure electric - when on electric only trips, the computer shows 999mpg!! Seriously though, t am achieving a fill -
What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a four year old Twingo which she likes very much but physical necessity means she needs to change to a used automatic that is not too much... -
Is it necessary to let a small turbo petrol engine cool down before turning it off? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it necessary to cool down a 2019 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost engine before turning it off? If so how long is it necessary to run the engine for? -
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted brake discs should this be on my certificate as an advisory? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
If my car passed its MoT but has pitted and scored brake discs, is this supposed to be on my certificate as an advisory? -
2007 kia cee'd CRDI 1.6 Diesel - Short on Mass airflow sensor 29 Jan 2019 (Forum)
I had a breaking down on M25 last Friday night. The car ran as normal at 70 MPH till the speedometer suddenly dropped to zero and I lost power completely. At that time, the engine was still running, but no power was delivered to the wheels and I had to pull over and switched off. After that, I -
What sporty looking but reliable car would you recommend on a budget of £8000? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like something a bit sporty looking, low tax and insurance, reliable and economic for under £8000. What models should I be looking for? -
Renault Scenic - Any experts on elderly Renault airbag systems? 29 Nov 2018 (Forum)
Car is a 2003 Renault Scenic 1.4 Authentic (run out model of the original style Scenic). We had it from new and it gave great service with minimal problems. It was serviced by myself. When we pensioned it off last year after 14 years and 100K we sold it to a mate at my work who runs bangers -
51 Toyota Avensis 2.0 VVT-I Auto - Running rich/low idle 23 Jul 2018 (Forum)
Hi. I have a very low tick over, 500 revs, until the car is close to full operating temperature. You can see and feel the tick over gradually get better... -
Vauxhall corsa D - Won,t run above 1000 revs 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
Can anybody help. My wife’s Vauxhall corsa D (1300 diesel - 09 plate) will not rev above 1000 revs. When started it kicks out a lot of smoke and... -
vauxhaull vivaro 2005 - vivaro, problems with revving and running 8 Dec 2017 (Forum)
i have an 05 vivaro and am having a nightmare with it. it splutters and misfires then stops at 2400 revs and blows grey smoke out the exhaust...a lot... -
Is there a driving course for older drivers who want to refresh their knowledge? 5 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I shall be 70 very soon. I feel the need to update my driving skills (and to have an independent opinion on my competence, or lack of it). I got my license... -
What's causing the noise coming from my engine when I accelerate? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Audi Q3 140 TDI is four and a half years old, with a full five year Audi warranty. It has developed a low clatter, at about 2000rpm and noticeable particularly... -
Should I drop a gear to increase the revs on my Volvo S80 to clean the DPF on long journeys? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo S80 D5 and regularly do long journeys but not at more than 3000 revs. Should I drop a gear to keep revs up to clean the DPF? -
Which Citroen models will get the new suspension system? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have read that Citroen has patented a new suspension system that will be introduced this year. I am thinking of changing my C5 Tourer which has the hydro-pneumatic... -
Why is my Ford Fiesta losing coolant? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2 is losing coolant. There has been no overheating, fan kicks in and goes off as normal. Also no mix in oil and no water pump no... -
What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed? -
Do you think it is poor to have steering rack replacement at 65k miles? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Do you think it is poor to have steering rack replacement at 65k miles? Steering has always been poor and 'unconnected' on my BMW X3 since new. Constant... -
Why is the low coolant light on? 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC60 has done 91,000 miles and runs well; however, the low level coolant light has come on four times in the past 15 months. I have topped up... -
Buying new tyres - what you could recommend? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace the two front tyres on my wife's Honda Jazz SE, 2005, 1339cc, CVT. The original tyres are Bridgestone Potenza RE040, 185/55 R15 82V which... -
Retaining Reg Number - Scrapping Car - Logistics 20 Jun 2016 (Forum)
Hi, My old Merc is ready for the garage in the sky and I will be scrapping it very soon. The old MOT runs out in a months time and it failed on several points when I took it in for MOT yesterday. I'm not interested in number plates myself, but I have no objection