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No need to 'simmer' a modern turbo after a long run? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the driver of a new Audi A6 diesel, which has stop-start. I was concerned about an abrupt engine stop after a long or hard drive, and emailed Audi... -
Feedback following advice on a Jetta 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently contacted you regarding my intention to buy a Volkswagen Jetta. I have now bought the car, and am delighted with it. It carries our two sets... -
Ferrari 612 gearbox glitch 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ferrari 612 F1A '04 from a specialist. I love the car. Due to weather I haven't driven it much. I am in week 10 of its 12 week warranty. I have... -
Will you promote our Route 60+ events for older drivers? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I work as a Road Safety officer for Somerset County Council and the team here are all ex-Fire Service and Police Class 1 response drivers/motorcyclists,... -
Quick fix for my Jaguar XF's DPF fault. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Jaguar XF 3.0D kept coming up "restricted performance" and yes I have been using it for short runs. However, I got a bottle Forte turbo cleaner and... -
Buying used car 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good... -
Should I keep my ageing Primera? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a... -
Should I get a diesel or petrol van for short journeys? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have often read in your column of the shortcomings of diesel engines when used for frequent short runs, particularly the huge expense of replacing a... -
Hyundai SMARTRA Problem 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My i30 failed to start one morning after running since I had it. The dealer pluged in his computer and found an error code "P1690 - Immobiliser to SMARTRA... -
Why do I need smaller wheels for winter tyres? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I run a Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 on 195/50 15 summer tyres. A local tyre centre has suggested fitting 14 inch wheels with a different tyre profile but cannot... -
Too many short trips 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like... -
Do all the electrical accessories in modern cars increase fuel consumption? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
There seems to be an ever-growing number of electrically-powered devices in cars: digital instruments, heaters, fans, air conditioners, ever more powerful... -
Advice please - buying a small petrol 4 x 4 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been considering the Suzuki SX4 1.6 petrol SZ5 and new Panda petrol twinair 4x4. I'm looking for a small-ish vehicle with some off-road capacity... -
Which small car for all my daughters? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for my family to drive with three essentials; safety, economy and reliability. I am thinking of solid SAAB-like safety rather than... -
Where can I do a speed awareness course without being caught speeding? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son attended a four hour evening Speed Awareness course earlier this year run by the AA and he told me about the contents next day. It sounded great... -
Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first... -
Peugeot 306 is overheating 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my 306 1.8 litre petrol engine overheating. I replaced the water, added some coolant and checked the oil. Then it did it again... -
What economical car? 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just moved house and we are using our cars differently. I need to replace out city runaround, an 03 plate fiesta with 150k on the clock with a decent... -
Is this fuel economy normal 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Mondeo TDCI. It's running perfectly and has just had a major service. I'm only achieving just over 120 miles per 1/4 tank and thats on... -
Which left-hand drive car should we buy to take to Paris? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I moved to Paris recently and, because of this, our much-loved black 2003 Volkswagen Passat needs to be replaced as it is prohibitively...
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