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Why won't stop-start work when it's cold? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Citroen C3 only does short journeys on average, say, 10 -15 miles. With the advent of the recent colder weather, the stop-start no longer operates... -
Why does the temperature gauge on my car barely move? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My temperature gauge barely moves even after a good run. My Mitsubishi Shogun is a 2000 GLS 3.2 DI-D. Is this common?. Also my heating is only lukewarm... -
Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly... -
What's the best grade engine oil to use in my car? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My petrol-engined Toyota Yaris Verso runs happily enough on 5W/30 semi-synthetic oil. It returns about 1600 miles per pint of oil. With 135,000 miles on... -
Cars constantly park on our residential road - how do we stop this happening? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our road has motor vehicles restricted signs, with "except for access". What does this mean? Any normal person would assume this meant access to residences... -
What's causing my Ford Kuga's flat battery? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Ford Kuga diesel. Recently, the battery has started to go flat every 10-14 days if its stood on the driveway or only used a couple of times... -
Which Honda SUV is best for towing? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and... -
Heater not working after waterpump replacement 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi, have a Peugeot 207cc which is almost six years old. A few months ago overheating light came on dash and temperature gauge shot straight up, I let the... -
Are diesel engines really that bad? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Geoffrey Lean in the Telegraph blames diesel cars for pollution, forgetting that almost ALL commercial transport, on sea and land, runs on oil fuel. Modern... -
Oil in water problem - how can I fix it? 21 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have oil in my water coolant. I have a Renault Kangoo with a 1.5 diesel engine. The Kangoo is running perfectly, but oil is coming out the top of the... -
Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced... -
Can you recommend a set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good set of winter tyres for my BMW 3 Series Touring? I wanted to use the same set as my four-wheel drive X1, but my local dealer told... -
Which executive car for low running costs? 16 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New... -
Fuel injector fault with Astra diesel 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.7 CDTi. At the moment I’m getting no fuel in at the injectors and no fault codes. I bought the vehicle with the... -
Buying a new Zafira - should I worry about my DPF? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to change our Zafira GSI and have just ordered a Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTI. I read your column at the weekend and the diesel particulate... -
Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg.... -
The new Duster - 1.5 DCi okay for 10k miles per year? 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm very tempted by the new Duster (I saw one in Renault Cardiff yesterday). I don't really do enough miles to warrant a diesel, but I would want the highest... -
Why do some drivers dislike runflats? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I think the runflat tyres on my 525i are superb. This is my third 525 fitted with Bridgestone Potenzas (50mm profile on a 17-inch wheels). They are very... -
Sell or keep my Focus? 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
The manufacturer's warranty on my 2008 1.6 petrol Ford Focus ends in a few months. It's got roughly 30,000 miles on the clock. As I see it I can trade... -
How can I eliminate a bad smell from my Fiat 500? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a January 2009 Fiat 500 and have had it for nearly four months. However, recently there has been a bad smell inside. It is not a petrol or oil...
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