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  Why does my car continue to run even when the key is removed from the ignition? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Escort 1.8 TD but the ignition lights are on even when the key is not inserted. It goes out if the brake pedal is depressed. The engine continues...
• Golf tdi 2009 1.6 - Injector problem 12 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  My car has been with a garage then diesel specialist for 3 weeks now has had all four injectors replaced, egr valve checked, fuel pump checked, new fuel filter (just in case), pressure valve replaced on rail. It is running but 'lumpy' in idle. No fault codes are showing and car apparently thinks it is running ok. Mechanics cannot tell me what is wrong and seem to say it needs emission reprogramming even though it has run for 3 months and about 1000 miles since the emissions is recall without any issue.
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  Is supermarket diesel as good as BP? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I run my Toyota Auris 1.6D on Sainsbury's diesel for two tanks and then two tanks of BP Ultimate. The car runs very well on both brands of fuel. I have...
• N/A - School Run Traffic 15 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  And why do strapping sixth formers have to be dropped at the school gate - I used a sports moped (Honda SS50) paid for by a weekend job). I was wondering if there were any figures for the increase in traffic during the school run times?
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  BMW won't heat up on short runs 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 BMW 320d Estate is cold and refuses to blow hot air on short runs. I know diesels heat the engine first but is there any way I can get the cabin...
• Renault Kangoo 1.9D 2001 - Very rough running - Injectors? EGR Valve? Help!!! 21 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  When idling the engine will act as if I am blipping the throttle, run rough and smoke then after a minute or so clear itself before then happening again 10-20 seconds later. Does this sound like injector faults?
• Renault Kangoo 1.9D 2000/Y reg - Really Rough Running - Injector(s) faulty?? 21 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  When I bought this vehicle back last summer it would offen run rough on idle as if it was 'misfiring' or was a petrol engine with a plug lead removed. I have lived with the problem but its got a lot worse recently and in 'kangarooing' even when driving normally which it has never done before.
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  Which S-Max engine is best? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of trading our Volkswagen Golf Plus for a one year old Ford S-Max. It'll mainly do running around with a longer trip once a week on average....
• BMW 520d 2012 - Move away from run flat tyres? 25 Sep 2013 (Forum)
   Adjusting between Comfort and Sports settings doe snot help overmuch. The car is fitted with Michelin Primacy run flats - 245 (275)/40 (35)/R19s front (rear). Are these the reason for these 'problems'?                                                                           Can I swap them out to non run flats on renewal ?
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  New Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI - any advice on care & maintenance? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures...
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  Where can I buy an outside temerature gauge? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I buy an outside temperature gauge ? I am looking for one that is connectable to the car battery system not one with its own battery. I...
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  To keep or not? 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Peugeot 308 HDI 110 Sport with 50,000 miles on the clock. It is on a lease but we have the option to make a final payment of £4,400 to keep...
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  Emissions warning light on my Volkswagen T5 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have started my Volkswagen T5 motorhome after 1 month idle and emission warning has come on. Handbook states take to dealer for check but in your article...
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  Advice on a used C4 Grand Picasso 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I mainly do short school run journeys with the odd summer hoilday/weekend break during the year. We want to buy a used Grand Piccasso as it has low CO2...
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  Running in a new automatic 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  (1) You recently gave specific information on running in a new engine to reduce oil consumption, giving RPM relative to mileage. But how would you be able...
• Jaguar X Type 2.1 2002 - Engine Light on X-Type Jag but car runs fine? 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Anyways, I did buy it with the engine light on, I have had a similar thing like this with a VW Bora I had, it was a sensor issue also on a BMW, that was an air bag light.   The Engine light is on, however it seems to be running fine, no misfire, just had a full service, new sparks, filters, fully synth oil etc.. but the light is still on.   Does anyone know why this could be on, Im getting a diagnostic run on it today/tomorrow but just looking for any pointers as I dont want to be ripped off etc..
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  Quiet summer tyres for a Volvo V50? 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You have in the past recommended quiet-running tyres. I find the 17-inch Pirelli P7 (which I run from April to October) produces a noticeable amount of...
• Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec-SE 2000 - Fiesta running lumpy and down on power. 31 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    Sorry for the lack of technical knowledge but this is what the symptoms are: Exhaust is blowing alot of air out of the end and making what id describe as a chugging sound. Car is down on power, but still runs. Engine is running really lumpy. Car is idling slightly higher than usual. (100rpm) This morning I have changed the plugs, leads and air filter on the advice of my friend, all to no avail.
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  Recommend a 10-year-old runaround which is cheap to run? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend for a second car (a runaround)? My maximum budget is £1000. I'm not worried about goodies, the more basic the better. I used to...
• Rat run - near miss - fear v food 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  ------- made it - although perceived in the languar of retirement relaxation, amongst the lemmings of the morning rush hour, as perhaps a ferret - the poor mans whippet of these Northen climes. A rat run then perhaps? around the brick terraces of autumal dreams and desires of far away places - or at least Magaluff and a few lagers. But no. It ran tail stretched out behind - fast and sleek, across the inner city dual carriageway - up a short brick wall vertically and into the rich pickings of car window excreted burger remains (with French fries) A true rat run then, one fast food place to the other - across a busy road.