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What do you think about the new generation of diesel engines which use reduced compression ratio to improve fuel consumption? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
There is an article in a recent ‘Economist’ magazine on a new generation of diesel engines. These apparently achieve better fuel consumption by reducing... -
Best value car to replace my Citroen C2? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Citroen C2 1.4 HDi with a slightly larger and more comfortable new car. I've had it for four years and am averaging 70-75mpg... -
Should I be suspicious about wheel alignment checks? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I recently bought a new set of tyres I was offered a free alignment check which I was told showed that my wheels were out by a couple of degrees.... -
What's causing my KIA Sorento to pull to the left? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2012 KIA Sorento, bought new from Border Cars. The car has a permanent drift to the left. There is rarely a moment when it runs straight, even... -
Which small estate car do you recommend for covering about 10,000 miles a year? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
For the last 20 years I have run a number of Volvo estates, mostly V70s but the last a Volvo V50, all diesel powered. I am now retired, and have decided... -
Is the Ford Powershift automatic transmission likely to cause any problems? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Because of trouble with my left hip and knee I have been finding using the clutch pedal painful and have been looking at small cars with automatic transmissions.... -
Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and... -
Should my daughter replace her RAV4 with a Range Rover Evoque? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is interested in buying a Range Rover Evoque. She has an R-registration Toyota RAV4 which she has enjoyed driving. She drives a round trip... -
Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Ford Focus? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving for 45 years. Normally I buy new and trade in or sell after four or sometimes five years. I do a low annual mileage, a max of 10,000... -
Replacing a Fabia estate? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have Skoda Fabia Greenline estate from 2008. As we use the car just for school runs mostly and afterschool clubs, distances of under a mile... -
What is the best pick-up? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Mitsubishi L200 Animal covering 25K a year, mostly motorway miles. It is also used for towing a rally car and some weight in the rear.... -
DPF warning light - what do I do? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Suzuki Grand Vitara since Oct 2012 - It is now out of warranty. I live in the Yorkshire Dales and I'd had enough of getting stuck the wrong... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel and probably do too many short runs for the diesel particulate filter, averaging only 8000 miles a year. So far the light... -
Misfuelled my Hyundai i30 diesel with petrol - should I drain the tank? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I got distracted this morning and put just over two litres of V-Power petrol into my Hyundai i30 diesel before I realised. There was already about a quarter... -
Can you answer my technical questions on diesel engines? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a few queries on diesel cars that I would be grateful for your advice on. 1. With regards to the diesel particulate burning cycle, what is the effect... -
Why were drivers who were stuck in a motorway services due to snow ticketed? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Apropos of one of your recent letters topics - see this from the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-21752893 “Motorists who were unable to leave... -
What is causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses" as if someone is fanning... -
Can I recommend the IAM driving course for older drivers? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for your numerous and excellent articles particularly re. safer driving. May I recommend the Institute of Advanced Motorists? At the age of 80 I... -
Winter Tyres on a BMW Coupe - thanks for your advice 22 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just writing to say that having finally taken your (repeated) advice and put some winter tyres on my 330i BMW Coupe, I am absolutely astounded at... -
Swirl Flaps Ingested by Engine 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Alfa 159 went to my local Alfa dealer/garage for an MOT, service and clutch replacement. According garage, after doing this work the engine was running,...
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