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Cold start trouble with a Volkswagen Beetle 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Beetle 2.0 automatic is very difficult to start on cold mornings, engine cranks well enough, but reluctant to fire. When warm it starts and runs well.... -
High idle speed 19 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
The idling revs on our newly acquired Qashqai are quite high and this is disconcerting when trying to creep out of our concealed entrance - is this normal... -
New or used? 12 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
You kindly gave me the make and models of cars that are cheap to run and in the lowest insurance group but I am trying to work out if it is better to buy... -
Need a used exec car with low running costs 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Lexus IS220d (08 plate) four years ago with 40k miles on it and have now added 100k miles without much going wrong, Lexus customer services... -
Comfortable family cars ... can you recommend something, please? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally... -
What has caused a major engine failure in my Fiat 500 Multijet diesel? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
In 2008 I went to a Fiat dealership and, with the help of the car salesman, configured a 500 Multijet diesel to my 'needs' and to a very high spec. Having... -
Should I allow my BMW 120d's turbo to cool after driving? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your comments about letting a very hot turbo idle for 30 seconds before switching off. Am I correct in interpreting this as applying... -
FIAT of imagination 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like to make you aware of a strange situation. We recently purchased a FIAT 500 TwinAir. We get between 30mpg to 35mpg. My wife runs a 2006 Ford... -
Flattyre gets you nowhere 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 320d Tourer with runflat tyres. Has any reputable motoring magazine done a pros and cons article on these tyres. I would like to know please.... -
2004 C3 guzzling fuel and running high revs 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C3, which I've had since new, she's a 1.4 petrol (Desire Model) Within the first couple of years I had major issues with the fuel... -
Can I mix runflat and non-runflat tyres? 18 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
The front tyres on my 2022 BMW 118i will soon need replacing (225/40 R18 Y XL). Does anyone make all season run flat tyres and would be it ok just to have... -
Value of MK 1 Triumph Staghh 25 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a1970 MK 1 Triumph Stag which has been completely rebuilt and is in pristine condition. It runs beautifully. The colour is saffron with a tan interior.... -
Why don't automatic lights work on the rear of some cars? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Driving in poor visibility today and noticed lots of cars with no back lights on, despite the fact that their front lights were on. Various manufacturers,... -
How does the ACT system work on 1.5 litre VW vehicles? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.5.TSI Evo ACT. These engines are fitted with ACT, meaning when at certain times the 4 cylinder engine reduces to running on 2... -
Should I buy a new Honda Jazz? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Honda Jazz for seven years now and am thinking of swapping it for an automatic, possibly a hybrid. I do very few long journeys but use my... -
The clutch has burnt out on my car. Will it be covered under warranty? 2 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have burnt the clutch out on my Subaru Forester of 45,000 miles. With the engine running, it won't go into any gear. The warranty is for 5 years and... -
What are the risks of buying a 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK diesel? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. I am finding a number diesel cars for sale. Do you think a diesel SLK would be a good choice over petrol?... -
Can I keep a low fuel level in a hybrid? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volkswagen Passat GTE. My local commute is only 10 miles round trip so I'm running almost exclusively on electricity except if I make... -
Is there any way of keeping warm in a classic car with no heater? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son bought his dream car, a Morris Traveller. He has no garage but can have it winter stored. His thoughts about this are the poor heater in the Moggy.... -
Why are there no 3.0-litre vans on sale? 3 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Mercedes Vito which is a 3.0-litre CDI 120. But today no one sells 3.0-litre vans?
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