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Why does my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi keep cutting out suddenly while driving? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi runs fine for 35 - 40 miles, then cuts out as if the ignition was turned off. When I stop and turn off the ignition and then restart... -
Why is my friend's Audi A6 emitting excess smoke when idling? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
A friend's 2007 Audi A6 2.0 TDI had a DPF removed and deleted, as well as an EGR shut. It also had a remap done. From test drive, the vehicle begun emitting... -
Why is my car slow when starting from cold? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz ML270 CDI (2004) is a bit sluggish when starting up from cold in the morning - it's only just started happening. I have to press harder... -
£1500 budget for reliable 50 mile commuter car 31 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a £1500 budget for 50 mile daily commute and occasional motorway work, hatchback. I have looked at the 1.4 and 1.8 TDCI Fiesta and Focus. I have... -
Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend? -
Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix35? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 and would welcome your advice, drawing, perhaps, on knowledge you have of... -
Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected... -
BMW 1 series start stop is playing up. What could be causing it? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Start stop has stopped working at all over past few weeks. Conditions for operating have been met e.g outside temp and battery fully charged manually.... -
Shell V Power fuel with Ford Powershift 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read your explanation on how to benefit from Shell V-Power yesterday. Following your recommendation I've been using Shell diesel in my Ford Kuga 163ps... -
Replacement for SEAT Altea Freetrack 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle... -
Does my Nissan X-Trail have a DPF and dual mass flywheel, and is it likely to give problems? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2005 2.2 DCI Nissan X-Trail, 50,000 miles. Does it have the potentially ruinous components of a diesel particulate filter and a dual mass flywheel?... -
Poor economy on a Santa Fe 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Santa Fe auto diesel 2011. Despite almost constant use of the ECO button the fuel consumption continues to rise. Originally it achieved 39mpg... -
What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no... -
Is my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport likely to turn into a money pit? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you advise if my 1998 BMW 840Ci Sport with 109,000 miles (with a replacement engine of approx 50,000 to 60,000 miles) - is worth keeping? Or should... -
Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) blowing black smoke 24 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) with an automatic gearbox. I have recently had a problem where the car is blowing out black smoke and the car... -
Replacing VW Polo Bluemotion - what petrol hatch would you recommend? 14 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion with a petrol, low-emissions, five-door hatchback or city car that has some energy to tackle local hilly... -
EC MPG figures 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi Honest John, I'm one of the growing number of disollusioned people who bought a car in good faith, based upon MPG stats in manufacturers literature.... -
I want a prestige classic that's also economical - is a BMW the way to go? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Just a university student here. I wish to have prestige car. The dream can be lived on a budget, I am looking at a BMW E39 and I am intending on modifying... -
How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few... -
Chrysler Voyager fault codes - what do they mean? 27 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Chrysler Voyager diesel auto, which I've owned for three months. It seemed fine, until recently, when it started making a clonk noise and...
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