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Let this be a warming 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 3-Series is not heating up. Would you have any idea what the problem is? -
We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and... -
If I have a puncture in a runflat tyre, do all four need replaced? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I check my tyre pressures each week and have discovered a very slow puncture on one of my BMW 320i front tyres. They are BMW-approved run flats. I know... -
Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote... -
Why is my Peugeot 208 using so much coolant? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 208 1.4 petrol runs at around 96-98 degrees and the engine is using a lot of coolant every week. I've called out the AA, but they say this operating... -
What's the best method for running-in a new EcoBoost? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to collect my new Ford with the EcoBoost petrol engine. Do new cars still have a running-in period? Is there anything to be careful of with this... -
Why did our Volkswagen Transporter lock itself shut with the engine running? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son owns a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter T28 TDI. On a Friday morning at a temperature of -8 degrees centigrade, he started up to warm the interior and... -
Dedicated foreigner to fashion 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
As a retired former senior executive in the car industry, the most refreshing aspect of your column is the even-handed way you dispense advice on customer... -
Consumed by consumer 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
How meaningful are the published Official Fuel Consumption Figures? A friend of mine has a 9-month-old Vauxhall Astra. He has run three tests, over a distance... -
Can you recommend a good replacement for our AWD Fiat Sedici? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 5-year-old 1.6 petrol engined Fiat Sedici with 30,000 miles which has been an excellent buy with absolutely no running problems, just regular... -
How should I drive my Citroen C5 diesel in order to avoid potential DPF problems? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months ago, I bought a secondhand 2007 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi auto. This is obviously a rep's car, given the 72,000 miles on the clock. Again,... -
Hyped and seek 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2nd hand Toyota Prius but almost all the driving I do is on the motoway - usually between London and Wales. I have been driving... -
Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for... -
Stop starve technology 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am really interested in the Vauxhall/Opel Ampera. The benefits seem inescapable. However, given a scenario where the car is used on the daily commute... -
Are run flat tyres best for dealing with pot holes? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your reply to the reader who enquired about best tyres for potholes. My BMW 320i has 225/45R18 which are runflats. I have always assumed... -
Do I need to let the engine idle after a long journey? 16 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Rio that has a turbocharged engine. I was always told that after a long journey you must keep the engine running for a minute or two (in order... -
Should I keep or sell my high mileage 2007 Renault Kangoo Van? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got a petrol 2007 Renault Kangoo Van that's done 150,000 miles. A little battered, but in good working order. My dilemma is: selling it for what it... -
DRLs on a Volvo V70 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to attach third party DRL lights to my V70. The automatic wiring loombs you can buy seem an easy option along with dimming options. I have... -
Can I run 87 or 89 octane fuel in my Mazda CX-7? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a low mileage Mazda CX-7 as a second car. The 244HP 2.3-litre turbo engine is very thirsty and the manual calls for 91 octane fuel.... -
Broken LED running light on an Audi and no one can help. Any advice? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own an Audi A5 2007 with front eyelash style daytime running LED units, seven or eight LEDs within each unit. One single LED within the offside passenger...