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  What's the rotten egg smell in my car? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Toyota Prius has been stuttering and there's a rotten egg smell. I've sent it to Toyota for repairs. What could be the problem?
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  Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run...
• VW Golf GT 2.0 TDI (2004) - Real world MPG v trip computer (is mine faulty?) 22 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  only on Shell V Power diesel since owning it and have done way over 2k miles with this fuel. The car has been properly serviced and maintained by the book and has 60k miles on it. I have not done a proper brim to empty test yet, but wondered if other people's trip computer MPG's are as way
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  Family car replacement - any recommendations? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2007 Honda Civic which has coped well as a small family car since the introduction of our first child. I'm now looking to upgrade to...
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  Can I reject my Nissan Qashqai over loss of power? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error...
• Honda CR-V - Unexpected 2020 CR-V Hybrid electronics melt-down 6 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Having had exceptional reliability from my wife's sequence of Honda Jazz vehicles over the past 10 years or so, I was not expecting a melt-down on my 3 year old CR-V Hybrid. Last week the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree with multiple error warnings - and even more alarming I lost
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  Should I be cooling the turbo on our Mondeo and should I use a premium fuel? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2011 Ford Mondeo Estate Titanium X 2.0 litre petrol model. We cannot find details of the optimum revs for each gear. Is this model turbo boosted...
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  Replacement for a Hyundai ix20 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my Hyundai petrol 1.4 ix20 Style with something similar Are the Ford B-MAX or Vauxhall Meriva any better or is there any other MPV/crossover/SUV...
• MG ZS 2017 - 11 months on and Side trim mouldings 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Now 11 months, still satisfied, no further compaints, after 3 fill ups on Tesco momentum, shell v power, a noticeable improvement in fuel economy when on a "run", about 8% on my pifometer.... Due a service in December, so will go to the excellent Kerridges.. Off to see a UK spec MG
• any - Best car you ever drove. 16 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Last year due to a van re designing our Volvo we were loaned...don't ask me why.... a brand new Mecedes S class 3.2 diesel. It has comfort, enough power for anybody, a boot you could get a small sofa in and everything seemed excellent quality. Economy was v good for a large car too
• Honda HRV - Honda HRV 2015- Suitability for Towing 26 May 2016 (Forum)
  We have not been able to source a towbar from Honda or other manufacturers which is capable of powering the fridge and recharging the caravan battery for our HRV. Honda state
• Ford Fiesta - 2011 Ford Zetec 1.25 engine hunting - light now on 24 May 2016 (Forum)
  Our 1.25 Zetec (2011) has done 33000 miles and following a recent Trust Ford service starting hunting. We run it on Shell V power as get better mpg.  The engine management light has now come on. Ford want £78+ VAT just for the diagnostic before doing any work
• VAG PD diesel engine--injector cleaner 16 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, can I use a cleaner such as Millers power plus injector cleaner in my 2002 130hp Pumpe Duse diesel Golf? I am worried in case it damages anything as these engines are so specific with regard to oil grade due to the v high injection pressure. There is nothing wrong with the car just
• Nissan Micra K11 1275cc V reg - Engine misfiring at irregular intervals 14 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm new to the forum and wondered if any technical experts can help me out. My micra distributor packed up after 15 years of trouble free driving (140,00 on clock). Garage put new one in, replaced plugs and HT leads and since then it has frequently lost power and then completely skipped
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Loud 2.0TDI 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  in the Passat, I would have thought the 2.0TDi should feel more powerful in the Golf, given its reduced size/weight......... My warranty expires in May, and I am keen to get anything that might need doing, done before then! Thanks in advance....
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  Why aren't Fiat garages permitted to do warranty work on Abarth 500s? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleased to note that you had singled out the Abarth 500 as one of your favourite cars in a recent Telegraph Motoring feature. I'm still very much...
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  Which brand of premium petrol is best? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON?
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  Should I add a diesel additive to keep my DPF working properly? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth using a DPF additive in a tank of superdiesel to keep my car's DPF clean?
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  My scooter is ticking over quite erratically - what's the issue? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have Piaggio Medley 125 and tick over is very erratic. I've only done 1500 miles. Do you know what the problem is?
• All makes and models - Possibly the end of the fuel debate? 20 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  asked him if the truth about supermarket fuels is true, his answer was simply what do I think I'm the one doing 50k a year. I told him I don't touch them and run my car exclusively on shell v power and the only result I care about is the improved MPG .  He said the only difference