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Why does my Jeep Cherokee cut out under acceleration? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 2.5 diesel Jeep Cherokee which has an intermittent fault under acceleration. It will sometimes cut out and you have to stop, turn the key... -
Motor cycled combination 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am shortly going to be looking to buy a used estate, 4x4 or people carrier for circa £15,000-£20,000. We have one child, which will soon probably be... -
Broken link 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
At four and a half years old with 45,000 miles on the clock and despite regular servicing and easy domestic usage, the timing chain on my 2,184cc Nissan... -
Ford Fiesta 'Engine System Fault' 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Frequently at 70mph the 'Engine System Fault' message appears and the car, 2008 Fiesta TDCI goes into Limp Home Mode. Ford plugged it in and said that... -
Our Vauxhall Zafira won't start if left for a few weeks - any ideas? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
If my W-reg Vauxhall Zafira is not used for several weeks it is extremely hard to start. We have had a non-return value fitted in the fuel line as the... -
I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover... -
Where is the fuel shutoff switch on the Renault Laguna? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I cannot find the fuel cutoff solenoid on my Renault Laguna diesel. I know there's one somewhere, but none of the books or diagrams show exactly where.... -
What is causing my Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel to smoke under acceleration? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 diesel automatic estate. It has done 115,000 miles and I now use mainly Shell V-Power or other brand fuel, but I have been... -
Guiles per gallon 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The article comparing diesel and petrol Fabias was very interesting but was probably not how most people drive most of the time. I am trying to choose... -
BMW X1 Efficient Dynamics fuel consumption 12 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X1 2.0 diesel manual efficient dynamics model I have recently bought from a dealer. The official combined fuel consumption figure is 62.8... -
How do you compare the fuel economies and efficiencies of electric versus petrol/diesel cars? 26 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
With the coming of electric vehicles, wouldn’t it be better to start referring to all vehicles economy as MP£ or Miles per Euro as standard rather than... -
What should I do if I misfuel? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
What will happen to a Land Rover Discovery 3 if it's misfuelled? -
Fuellish behaviour 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you about a year ago querying why diesel in the UK was about 10p per litre more expensive than most places I had travelled to In Europe and... -
Should I get a hybrid or a diesel car to commute? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I do a 40 mile round trip every day with a mix of roads, including 70mph dual carriageway and a stretch of motorway for about 10 miles each way. Would... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Saab 95 petrol turbo auto 2.0 which I love, but my mileage has increased and it is costing me a fortune in road tax, petrol and servicing.... -
Looking to switch to petrol – what do you recommend? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having read a great deal on your site regarding the cost of keeping diesels on the road, I'm seeking to switch to a petrol car with a budget of around... -
Petrol or diesel Golf 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a Volkswagen Golf mk4 1.4 2001 for over three years now. I am planning to buy a VW Golf mk 1.9tdi. Is the TDI cheaper on fuel? -
Should I buy a diesel ever again? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
A recent Channel 4 documentary questioned whether government policy towards diesels had been misguided because of the health risk posed by noxious pollutatants... -
Does my diesel Renault Kangoo have an injector fault? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three days ago I tried to start my 2006 diesel Renault Kangoo and it took ages to start. When I start on a hill it fires right away and goes well. My nephew... -
Does my Volkswagen have a DPF? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently moved from France to Guernsey and from reading your Daily Telegraph column am concerned about potential DPF problems due to low usage....
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