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Can I reject my Ford C-Max following a hesitation problem under acceleration? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when... -
Twin-turbochargers - do I have to worry about overheating? 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Honda CR-V. The vehicle has two turbo-chargers giving the 1.6 diesel engine the same power as the diesel 2.2. I have read in your... -
Can you suggest a reliable, petrol, used 4x4 SUV? 11 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're trying to choose a reliable, used, automatic, five-seater SUV or estate for £12-16k. It can't be diesel and needs to be able to manage a family of... -
Volkswagen emission recall problem - this is my experience... 14 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Following the report from your reader in your latest e-mail, you may be interested in my recent experience with my Tiguan diesel (2013 model) It recently... -
Vauxhall Corsa diesel problems 4 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel that i'm a bit worried about. The car suffers from occasional stutter on acceleration in second and third gears.... -
Oil leak products 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My car has 138,000 miles on the clock and I believe I have looked after it well enough for it to do the same again. A rear cam seal leak has been diagnosed... -
Can you give me some advice on maintenance? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
You recently provided some advice when asked if I should part-ex my 2 1/2 yr old Focus 1.6 tdci Zetec S for a new 1.0 Ecoboost on account of my car's advancing... -
Looking for a replacement for my Peugeot 406 Coupe 30 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car to replace my 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe diesel. I love the car for its looks and fuel economy, with a smooth rude and 50+mpg. I also... -
Audi engine misfire - what is the cause? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Audi 2.0TFSI, registered in 2006, 4 weeks ago. After two weeks it began to misfire with the engine warning light flashing for a few... -
Which premium diesel fuels are the best for which types of driving? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been reading with interest your advice on diesels having just taken delivery of my new company car a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI. Like all diesels, it... -
Why has Shell's 'fuel saver' diesel increased my Chevrolet Cruze's consumption from 29.4mpg to 27.86mpg? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have now run a Chevrolet Cruze diesel auto for over one year. Since Shell introduced "Fuel saver" diesel, my consumption has increased to 27.86 mpg average... -
Can you help with running problems in my Ford Puma? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm after information regarding my 1.7 VCT Ford Puma. I have had bad running issues for some time now. Basically, when I start the car from cold the engine... -
Can tankerus 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently (and I have the receipt to prove it) I filled my Vectra CDTi with V-Power Diesel (from just on the red to a full tank). The car subsequently started... -
Chariot of ire 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Y reg BMW Z3 with 3 months warranty from a dealer in Nottingham. (I live in Huntingdon.) I filled up with Shell petrol last week and... -
Which small car offers better performance than our Honda Jazz but keeps the folding rear seats? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a 2007 Honda Jazz. She loves the CVT auto gearbox and the ‘Magic’ easy folding back seats. However, particularly on longer journeys,... -
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... -
Looking for a family hybrid SUV for city and country life 22 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am recently married, in my early 30s and with a newly acquired lurcher puppy. My wife and I live in London, but often frequent our my family's farm in... -
EGR valve failure seems common on my BMW engine - do BMW offer assistance with this issue? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought new a BMW Tourer 520d in July 2016, it now has covered 11,000 miles. However, drivetrain fault indication recently appeared and the car fell into... -
What's your advice regarding my faulty automatic Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus automatic in March 2015. On the drive home I felt the gears were not working properly. I decided it might be different from... -
Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions...
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