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  • Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 - which is best? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying a Honda CR-V manual petrol 4WD or a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4WD. I do not do enough mileage for a diesel (around 12,000 miles per year)...
  • Toyota Aygo sudden loss of power 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Toyota Aygo diesel but recently a couple of times I have had a quick sudden loss of power as if something is slipping or cutting out. It...
  • Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - 2004 T3 diesel - which fuel would you recommend? 16 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I have bought a yaris T3 2004 diesel. and i will put millers diesel power sport 4 in with the fuel. but which one is best BP ultimate? Shell v-power? Shell diesel extra Thank-you.
  • Honda CR-V - Honda CRV judders then engine light comes on 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    I have a 2003 CRV, 90K my problem is when driving at 70 for any length of time the car judders/bumps, as if there's no fuel getting through and sometimes loses all power, the engine light comes on. my garage have cleared the fault but haven't resolved it.  anyone had
  • Turbo v Supercharger 20 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    Since the introduction of turbocharging there have been a number of attempts to re-introduce supercharging - the Mercedes Kompressor 4 cyl the latest I am aware of. The argument, as I understand it, is that the the power consumed by a supercharger offsets its advantage in drivability over
  • Differences in fuel (diesel) quality and so impact on fuel consumption 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    HI. I have been running a Mini Cooper SD Coupe (2102 with 2k to 7k miles) for the past 5 months. I have alternated the use of 6 fuels to see if any brand...
  • Am I wasting my money using super unleaded fuel? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have three cars - 2011 Mazda MX5 Roadster 2.0-litre, 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 1.35-litre and 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. I am using Shell V-POWER U/L in all...
  • Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced...
  • Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
  • 2001 Y Reg Focus 1.6 Ghia - Focus - Power Steering Help 24 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, This is my first post. Apolgoies if this is in the wrong section. I've recently purchased a 2001 Y Reg Focus 1.6 Ghia. The power
  • My CR-V has a DPF problem 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a three-year-old CR-V that has done 37,000 since new. It has misfired, which has been reported to dealer and Honda UK. The misfire is getting worse....
  • Is supermarket fuel inferior to petrol station fuel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Why will no one do an in-depth review on supermarket v/s the big four fuel suppliers? I am a tanker driver (not fuel) and over the years have asked at...
  • Volkswagen Tiguan or Honda CR-V? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 4-seater 2.0-litre diesel Passat CC but, due to retirement and enhanced grandchild minding together with reduced mileage, I need to...
  • Why is my Vectra misfiring? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I've got a misfire on my 2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.7. Sometimes it's fine, others, it's struggling to go. Any ideas?
  • What is the best petrol to use in a BMW 330I? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    What is the correct petrol to use in a BMW 330i?
  • Are performance fuels worth the extra cost? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Is standard or higher octane petrol used in EU economy testing? And is it worth paying the extra in an ordinary car?
  • Should I use supermarket fuel? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Other than the increased octane rating, does Tesco Momentum U/L have any other advantages over their basic U/L and how does it compare with Shell Fuelsave...
  • Why is my Peugeot 206's engine management warning light coming on? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 206 XSI 1.6 petrol has an anti-pollution fault and engine management fault light on the dashboard. It also went to reduced power with little...
  • MINI Cooper Countryman - Fussy auto gearbox / V-Fuel 23 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    , and possibly uneconomical, progress unless constantly working gearchange.  Hardly the point of auto, and this is my 5th (2 Volvos, Mercedes and BMW). Dealer and MINI UK not too interested so in desperation I brimmed tank (always use non-supermarket fuel) from 7/8ths empty with Shell V-Power
  • Poor turbo power - Nissan 2.0 td 5 May 2003 (Forum)
    Car is V reg with only 19000 miles. Turbo boost is pretty non-existent, particularly noticeable changing from 1st to 2nd - unless a lot of revs are used it goes backwards! My friendly mech has covered all of the usual suspects without joy. Has anyone suffered similar problems and is there a 'common
 

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