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• Vauxhall - Vivaro - 02 1.9 running sluggish. EGR valve? 3 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  vivaro van running sluggish through gears until turbo kicks in could this be problem with egr valve advice needed
• Daytime running lights 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What happened to the proposal that all new cars should be fitted with daytime running lights? I thought legislation was going to be brought in to make them compulsory. I seem to remember that motorcyclists objected to the idea.
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  Do runflat tyres normally shred within a few miles when being run at low pressure? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a bad experience with runflat tyres as a passenger in a friend's 2009 BMW 525 diesel. After the message saying 'check pressures', all tyres...
• what to do ?? 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  If it was running any different to when they started on it why would they just not ring and say it's ready - pick it up ? Not sure where I stand really - any advice appreciated - it was running fine when I took it in.
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace - Poor running/misfire/?running on 3 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Berlingo 2.0hdi (June 2002) 90bhp got a bad misfire, sounds like running on 3 , has siemens injection system, had new injection pump 8 months ago, have changed fuel filter, we seem to have very little pressure out of the high pressure side of the injection pump to the common rail, have removed feed pipe from common rail , seem to have very little fuel delivery out of pump when cranking.Could it be electronic problem with pump, ie partially opened solenoid, or could pump be faulty.
• Best tips for running in a brand new diesel 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All I was wondering what is the best way to run in a brand new Kia Rio Diesel. I picked up the car on Monday and am really happy with it. The manual states 'varied driving' but this could mean any number of things. The car dealer said it does not need running in and to just drive it normally.
• Running lamps ? 1966 Landrover 16 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  The reason is because the lights are in the middle with the parking lamps at the edge. What is the law regarding extra \"running lamps\" ? I don\'t want to become one of those fools who illegally run with fog lamps in good weather but I don\'t want a head on accident.
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  Do all BMWs get run flats as standard? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A year ago I bought a BMW 118d from a car supermarket.I assumed it came with run flat tyres but found out recently when I had it serviced and MoT'd that...
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  Correct use of turbo petrol engine 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a new SEAT Ibiza ST FR petrol. I have in the past read about leaving an engine running until the turbo cools. I have also read that...
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  What can reasonably be considered a 'short journey' in terms of allowing the car to warm up? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me how many miles you have to drive to avoid the symptoms of 'short run syndrome’? Talking to many OAP ladies on this subject, they seem to...
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9 Can this car run on Bio Diesel 28 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Does anybody know if the 1.9 diesel SEDAN will run ok on Bio Diesel ??
• Peugeo 406 - Poor running 4 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Help When my car first starts there is no power until the engine is warm. Once warm it runs fine. Just got back from service still got problem, so not plugs
• Renault Grand Scenic running in???? 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  hello there, My mother is about to take delivery of a Renault grand scenic 2.0 petrol (136bhp) privégé. Is there a running in period for this car, or can she drive it as normal from new?? regards Dan
• What will we drive when the oil runs out 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Fuel cells, chip fat, chicken poo - what will the car of the future run on? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/3782801.stm
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  Car sold with illegal mix of tyres - what can I do? 29 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have discovered that my recently purchased BMW 6 Series has run flats on the rear axle, but none on the front. I am trying to persuade the BMW dealer...
• Running in a new yaris 1 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  The car cannot have done more than about 150 miles at the mo. My personal feeling is that it would be best to get the car run-in decently before letting her loose with it, certainly I can't imagine that being run in by 600 miles of low-speed, overly jerky, learner-driver standard driving will be doing the car any favours.
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  Mazda CX-5 - petrol or diesel? 8 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mazda CX-5, which I’ll drive for 8000 miles per year. You say the diesels should not be subjected to short runs if at all possible,...
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  Is it cheaper to run a hybrid SUV than a petrol SUV? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What extra costs are there in buying and running a hybrid instead of a petrol SUV?
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  Why is the fan in my Volkswagen Passat running after I've turned the engine off? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since having the emissions fix on my Volkswagen Passat, I noticed the fan running for twenty or so seconds after I had switched off and locked the car....
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  Cheap and reliable 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car up to £2000 for the nursery run then on to work along pot holed lanes to replace my 95 Carina E. I'd like a 2003 Avensis or maybe a Panda....