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petrol in a diesel car 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have inadvertently put just 15 litres of unleaded into a diesel car and having realised my error did not drive the car. Although no damage was done... -
EU winter tyre grading system - how does it work? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a set of Vredestein Wintrac 4 Extreme tyres for use on a Kia Sportage. This was the first time I have come across the new EU tyre... -
Diesel knock issue with my Transit 17 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Transit Connect. When it was cold I used to get a diesel knock, so I had all 4 injectors changed and since then the knock has got worse, now it... -
Do the plugs in my 2004 Audi V6 saloon need to be gap adjusted? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
For the past four years, I have enjoyed completely trouble free motoring from my 2004 Audi 2.4 V6 saloon, thanks entirely to the superb (and modestly priced)... -
Buying a nearly new small car. 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a Suzuki Alto manual bought in 2005 with 45,000 on the clock. It has been a great little car and ideal for her then short commute... -
How do I keep my new i40 healthy? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I take delivery of a Hyundai i40 diesel in March and have read your posts about Particulate Filters with interest. 4 My mileage has fallen dramatically... -
Assault on battery 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm confused with all the data one reads in the newspaper regarding battery driven cars. These are the facts that I have read. Are they correct? 1.Price... -
Up the creek without a paddleshift 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regrettably, I ignored your advice a couple of years ago and was talked into trading in my E39 525d for an E60 520d. Although it has sufficient power I... -
Double ‘L’ 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0 litre petrol Toyota Avensis on a 54 plate. Recently the engine management light came on and I duly took it in to Toyota to investigate. They... -
A Winter’s Trail 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car in the next month and am due to be driving approximately 500 miles a week on predominately A and B roads (Woodhead Pass).... -
Peugeot 307 sensor fault 5 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Depollution system faulty indicator on most of the time, occassionally goes off for a few days. Tried bottle of forte, went off for a while then back on.... -
Can you recommend an estate car with room for two sets of golf clubs? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest an estate car that would accommodate two sets of golf clubs and trolleys? We are looking to spend no more than £20,000 plus whatever we... -
I used Cif cleaning product to clean my streaky windscreen. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having terrible trouble with a streaky screen, I changed the wiper blades for a second time in a month after first sourcing MER windscreen cleaner and... -
citroen berlingo 1.9 diesel knock 12 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently encountered a problem with a knock when the engine first starts the usual bag of spanners noise with black smoke coming from the exhaust.... -
Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently... -
What's the minimum annual mileage I should cover in my Land Rover Freelander 2 to avoid DPF problems? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I notice that you have mentioned the need for new diesel vehicles to do a yearly minimum mileage when fitted with a particulate filter. The other week... -
Does my Vauxhall Cavalier have a turbocharger problem? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1994 Vauxhall Cavalier turbodiesel with a 1700cc Isuzu engine fitted. It has just passed the MOT but I have been having problems with the power.... -
What does 'Unblock Diesel Filter' mean on my Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you confirm what 'Unblock Diesel Filter' means on my Citroen C5? My local garage (non-franchise) state that they have checked and can't see... -
Tanks for the memory 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In 1971 I was working as a car salesman. It was a Saturday and I had just filled the tank of my demonstration car. I was in the countryside and I had to... -
What do you think of the EGS transmission and FAP DPF as fitted to the Peugeot 3008? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A short time ago I asked you about the relative merits of two cars my wife was considering as her next Motability car. These were the Skoda Roomster SE...
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