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How long does a DPF regeneration take? 30 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Mondeo 1.6 TDCi. I was in a traffic jam and the stop start was not working - the disable light was on and it would not turn off. I assumed... -
How do I prevent carb icing? 25 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
How do I prevent carb icing on my 1973 1600 Volkswagen Beetle engine? -
Why is my car not getting the advertised mpg? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost is not doing the miles per gallon it should. I'm only getting 40mpg to 45mpg. Why is this? -
Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still... -
I want to stay under £40k with my new car to avoid higher tax - are delivery charges included in the list price? 22 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have settled on buying a a car which, with extras, is very close to the £40,000 list price. Obviously I want to stay just below that so I don't get hit... -
Why don't diesel cars come with an option to manually regenerate the DPF? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in understanding why a driver cannot request their car to kick off a regeneration manually, for example, when they get on the motorway for... -
Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a... -
Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the... -
My car went into limp mode with no warning - why has the DPF filled up so fast? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
The DPF on my 2009 Jaguar XF was professionally cleaned after going from amber to red. The car had done high mileage (104,000), so I was kind of expecting... -
Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty... -
How can I tell if the emissions fix was secretly done on my Volkswagen Eos? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2010 Volkswagen Eos TDI to a Volkswagen dealer for a minor service. They told me the software fix was now available but I asked them... -
Can I safely fill my Land Rover Discovery Sport tyres to a lower PSI than recommended? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Land Rover Discovery Sport and specified the smallest rims at 18-inch as I have read your advice about bigger rims being less... -
Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance... -
Bought an unreliable used car - what are my rights? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used car six weeks ago. The trader only gave me one month’s warranty as standard, but provided 12 months’ cover for an additional cost. Since... -
How can I dispute a rental car damage claim? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently hired a car from a well-known national hire company. I booked and paid for five days hire. I returned the car full of fuel with no further damage.... -
Toyota Hiace - why has the engine management light come on? 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Hiace van has the engine management warning light on. It has also gone into 'limp mode' permanently. The code fault has been read as "fuel pressure... -
BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor failure 22 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in... -
Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following... -
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC hesitation below 2000rpm 12 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own 2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. Recently I've noticed it has an intermittent hesitation issue - most noticeably when cruising at light throttle in top... -
Best luxury used car for £15k? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Volkswagen Phaeton from 2006 and feel like it is time to upgrade it. I do love the Phaeton but it is getting a bit old now and...
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