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Fiat 500 engine options 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing... -
Fuel additives 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have started filling my 2007 diesel Passat Estate (2.0 140ps) with Total Excellium - currently on my third fill, and have noticed a bit better pickup... -
Have you seen this video of Daniel Hannan MEP addressing the problem of powerful lobby groups? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
You are completely correct about EU regulations being driven by powerful lobby groups. May I respectfully refer you to this very short clip by Daniel Hannan... -
Tug boat 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volvo XC90, which we are looking to replace. We no longer need a 7-seater but it might be useful on occasions. We need to tow a 1,500kg boat... -
Can you recommend a small crossover? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely... -
Vauxhall Vectra B 1.9 CDTI 150 bhp 54-55 plate - Lack of power on take off 6 May 2010 (Forum)
Vectra with serious lack of pulling power when taking off, recently bought in auction, loads of work carried out on it and only 55.000 miles hence reason for purchase. New manifold EGR valve etc etc, but local V/Hall tech cannot "Fix" it says its a waste of time and get shut?? surely -
Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 00 1.8 zetec black top lost power 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
V reg Mondeo with 90K miles on the clock has suddenly lost power. It starts OK and doesn't run rough but will not rev freely and struggles to get past 70. All fluids etc are OK and no obvious faults or noises. Anyone else have this problem, know the cure? My thoughts are either (god forbid) cam -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Glow-Plug light flashing & car loses power 7 Aug 2008 (Forum)
My car has had a replacement reclaimed engine (V reg), a reconditioned fuel pump and a new cam-belt earlier this year. The car starts okay but after driving a while the glow plug flashes and it loses power. I was able to restart it, however the same thing happened after a short while. Does anybody -
BMW 2 Series - Running in and premium grade petrol 24 May 2015 (Forum)
Will the extra lubricity of premium grade fuel (e.g. Shell V-power) be detrimental to the bedding in of moving parts in a new engine? Would initially using the standard be better initially? -
Citroen Saxo loosing power 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
I have a V reg 1.1 Saxo and seems to have a problem where it has temporary loss of power when accelerating or just cruising along in general. The car then starts to jolt and gets surges of power. The only way to stop it doing this is usually to change gear Occasionally when slowing down the car -
Citroen Saxo losing power 3 Apr 2005 (Forum)
I have a V reg 1.1 Saxo and seems to have a problem where it has temporary loss of power when accelerating or just cruising along in general. The car then starts to jolt and gets surges of power. The only way to stop it doing this is usually to change gear Occasionally when slowing down the car -
Toyota - advice Please. Best diesel fuel to use? 6 Jan 2008 (Forum)
I have just bought a toyota yaris diesel. can you tell me the best diesel fuel to use BP Ultimate or Shell V-Power, Thank-you -
Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the... -
Misfuelled my Volvo, now the dealer wants £800 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I misfuelled my XC90 diesel this morning. Put 12 litres of petrol instead of diesel in the tank. I realised while filling it up, stopped and called Volvo. Dealer... -
Winter fuel 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My regularly serviced 2005 1600cc Ford Focus automatic has never given a high mileage per gallon - usually about 28-31mpg for short and medium journeys... -
Renault Clio II Petrol - 16 V Extreme 53 - Renault Clio - loss of power, exhaust popping 31 Aug 2011 (Forum)
Dear Forum Members, I would be extremely grateful if anyone could pass on any hints about what the problem may be with my Renault Clio II Petrol - 16 V Extreme 53 (approx 68,000 miles). It has been regularly serviced by Renault since I purchased it 6/7 years ago. I first noticed -
fuel grades 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I use Shell Nitro unleaded in my M4, what is the equivalent grade for Esso, BP and Texaco please (on the assumption that I cannot find a Shell station)? -
Waitrose supermarket fuel - is it any good? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My local Waitrose supermarket has just changed from BP fuel to Shell. On your advice I have avoided supermarket fuel like the plague. As I believe... -
Tinkling noise from ix20 diesel 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am very pleased with my ix20 disel - 4 months old. However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it... -
Shell Pluspoints now V-Power Club 13 May 2007 (Forum)
Got the info through today, about the re-branding of the old points scheme, looks sort of the same, but different. Now pushing the Ferrari links!! The...
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