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car not starting 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps,... -
Should I dry-sump my Porsche Cayman before using it on track days? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Porsche Cayman 3.4s and managed to insure it to include five track days. However I was chatting to a friend with considerable motor... -
MOT rip off 21 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Seduced by the promise of half price MOTs on Halfords website, my daughter took her 2003 Fiat Punto for the test. It failed and she was told it would need... -
Which tyres should I fit to my Fiat 500? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need new front tyres for my Fiat 500 TwinAir, what would you suggest? Secondly, due to becoming grand parents, we need a new car to replace my partner's... -
What hatchbacks come with a manual gearbox? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my current Mercedes A200 which has a manual gearbox. Can you suggest a similar size car, with the same spec and a manual gearbox?... -
My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso needs a new gear selector and cambelt, should I repair or replace the car? 3 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have had a C4 Grand Picasso for six years, it is an 11-plate. There is an issue with the gear selector and requires £845+VAT and a new cambelt at £380+VAT. Is... -
Did my 2004 Nissan X-Trail suffer a one-off engine management glitch? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
On my 2004 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 DCI (70,000 miles, FSH) I had a problem where the engine would not rev at about 2500rpm. It didn't stall, had been running... -
Does an oil change on my S-MAX have to be carried out by a Ford dealer? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage... -
Water in oil filter - how can I fix it? 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a highly embarrassing problem: Top-up water has inadvertently been poured into the oil filler of my 2002 Porsche Boxster, the engine has NOT been... -
PAS the buck 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago I bought a 2006 Grande Punto from a local FIAT dealer. It was 1 owner and low mileage 18,000 miles. I paid extra to have warranty cover... -
Deliverance 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a FIAT 500 owner you, and maybe other readers and potential purchasers of this iconic little car, might be interested in the following. On 7th August... -
Red light zone 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
The oil light on my Golf keeps coming on even when the oil level is correct. What could this be? -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
DPF Problem 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed... -
Buying a used Honda Jazz - what should I look out for? 22 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a used Honda Jazz. Can you tell me what I should look out for? -
Renault Megane blow blue smoke and refusing to start - what's wrong? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, on the motorway my Renault Megane started puffing blue smoke out of the exhaust. About a mile later the on-board computer appeared with the... -
Diesel repeatedly leaking into sump 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Since buying the car in Jan 2015 it has suffered from diesel leaking into the sump from the fuel pump on 3 occasions. On the first 2 occasions the pump... -
Is there a way to limit DMF problems in terms of driving techniques? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is there any way to avoid the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel problems other than by not buying a diesel? Are they affected by driving style or maintenance?... -
Nissan Qashqai engine seizure 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
What are the possible causes of a Nissan Qashqai engine seizing please? -
Faulty temp sensor on Citroen C3 - how can I fix it? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
The fan on my 2005 Citroen C3 is stuck on, even after I turn the ignition off. The coolant levels are fine and I was forced to disconnect the large multi...