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Which tyres should I fit to Mercedes-Benz E 220d 4Matic estate? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Mercedes-Benz E 220d 4Matic estate with run-flat 245/40 R19 fronts and 275/35 R19 rears. The local roads are disintegrating and... -
Should I swap my run-flats for standard tyres? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes tells me I should not replace my factory fitted run-flat tyres with ordinary summer tyres because the cars suspension has been set up for run-flats.... -
Can run-flat tyres be repaired? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My run-flat tyre has a slow puncture caused by a nail in the centre tread of the tyre. Can the run-flat tyre be repaired? -
Should petrol turbos run for a few minutes at the end of a journey to cool down? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I know you advocate to let diesel engines run for a few minutes at the end of a journey with turbos fitted. Will this also apply to petrol engines as there... -
Run flat tyres - should I buy a spare anyway? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys? -
Can you recommend a used car that's cheap to run? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used small car (up to three years old) that is cheap to run and has high seats. I will cover about 5000 miles a year. What do you recommend?... -
Do daytime running lights mean I don't need dipped headlights in low visbility? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I now have a 65-plate Kia Ceed, my first car with daytime running lights. Does this replace the requirement to use dipped headlights during times of low... -
Do I need to tell my insurer if I fit run-flat tyres? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to fit run-flat tyres to Mitsubishi ASX. The standard tyres size is 225/55/18 but run-flats don't come in that size. My local tyre dealer recommends... -
Can I fit non-run flats to my BMW? 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 1 Series and would like to change the tyres from run flats to non-run flats. Is there any problems changing my front tyres from 215/40/18 to... -
Are Porsche Boxsters suitable for short trips? 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
You recently published a response stating that short runs are very bad for a flat six Porsche Boxster engine. Why do you say that? I use my 2000 model... -
Okay Yar 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D TR is now one year old but has only covered 3,500 miles in a mixture of short runs to the supermarket and longer runs of... -
Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel? -
Which MPV is best for £3000? 8 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend. -
Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Audi TT? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Audi TT 2.0 S Line 40 TFSI is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 245/35 R19 93Y tyres. They are coming up for replacement soon. Will the wheels take run... -
Why don't children walk to school instead of being driven by their parents? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In a recent column there was the popular question: “Please recommend a car for the school run". Whilst I accept that some of your readers live in rural... -
Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty.... -
Should my sister-in-law buy a petrol or diesel Ford Focus for short journeys? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law is looking to purchase a new Ford Focus but cannot decide between the 1.6TDCI diesel and 1.6I petrol engines. She does less than 10,000... -
Why does my car run hot on longer journeys? 9 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs... -
Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable... -
Is the Honda CR-V any good? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES 5-door on a 57-plate. I'm just wondering how long should these cars run for on average, as this car has...