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Why is my Hyundai i10 so difficult to start? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. Its a March 2010 model with only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs... -
How can I stop my Honda Civic hesitating under acceleration? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i ES, and have owned it for a week. I commute 40 miles a day to my workplace and, in an effort to keep fuel... -
Can I try a premium fuel to improve my Vauxhall Astra's fuel economy? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2006 Astra 1.8 SRI with 49,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago, the onboard computer indicated a 15-20 per cent drop in economy. I checked... -
Not getting through 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have followed your suggestions on using Shell V Power fuel, high revs, and petrol cleaners (3 times). However I am still having problems as the engine... -
My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November... -
Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be? -
Poor fuel economy in a Mazda 6? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought a Mazda 6 2013 sport nav estate. It's a 2.2 175PS diesel auto. Overall I am very happy with the car. However I am a bit concerned... -
Standard vs premium petrol - which is best? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have followed your site for some time and have many a time heard the advantages of Premium diesel (or even branded diesel) over supermarket diesel. I... -
Benefit of premium petrol? 8 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have often seen your endorsement of 97 Octane fuel as worth the extra cost. I have owned from new my loved 2002 Honda Legend. Recently I had the chance... -
Six months of apparent DPF problems with an Astra 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel. It started to cut out in March 2013 and became unreliable. Vauxhall assistance (AA) said it was supermarket fuel.... -
What is causing this fault with our Volkswagen Golf Twincharger? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport Twincharger 140 with 54,000 miles and full VW service history. Whilst travelling at 20mph for 4-5 miles on minor... -
Can I run my 1991 Scirocco on super unleaded and fuel additives? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco GTll. At present I am filling my tank with Sainsbury's Super Unleaded and adding a Millers VSPe Power Plus fuel additive.... -
What vehicle can cope with towing and long distance travelling? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’re farmers and need to tow up to 2.5tons (trailer plus up to several cattle). The farm has a 4.0-litre diesel 2007 Range Rover Sport which has a number... -
Win diesel 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
You state that in lower temperatures diesels use more fuel. What is the thermodynamic basis for this statement? I find it difficult to figure out why... -
Ford Mondeo refuses to turn over 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Ford Mondeo petrol that has no spark, no crank and no petrol pump pulse. I've done a diagnostic test, but the computer box is also not receiving... -
Rover 75 making a rattling noise 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2002 Rover 75 diesel auto. After filling the car I noticed a ratting noise and the power steering stopped working. The alternator light... -
Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking... -
Is supermarket fuel poor quality? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is supermarket fuel quality being compromised due to the large mark up they are being allowed to charge? My 25k mile Audi Q7 engine light came on recently... -
Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly... -
Vauxhall Corsa engine warning light is on 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa for 12 months. It has done less than 52,000 miles and a few days ago the engine management warning light came when I...