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  • Is my power steering failure down to a low battery? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My power steering has failed.The power steering warning light has not come on but the battery warning light is on now constantly. Is the power steering...
  • Edd China to curate aero engine display at London Classic Car Show 5 Dec 2018 (News)
    star is China is passionate about powerful aero-engined machines and was inspired by their outrageous engineering as a child. China will attend the London Classic Car Show from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 February to meet show visitors and share his passion for these vehicles with fellow enthusiasts
  • What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied...
  • BMW 320i M-sport - BMW 320i pertol incredible mpg 5 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    Hi, I drove 141 miles into Scotland from England on more-or-less clear roads last week. According to the consumption and distance covered I achieved 64 mpg! I am amazed at that figure - I used stop-start and eco mode and used Shell v-power fuel and cruise control wherever practical. I also used
  • Top 10: Best lawnmowers 2023 (Article)
    roller mower Looking for that premium striped finish? Then you’ll need a high-quality roller mower, such as this Atco Liner 22SH V. The company has a long history of producing high-end lawnmowers and the Liner is another fine example; it has a 53cm cutting width, a powerful Honda engine, a large
  • Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly...
  • Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - Diesel Problem Vol2 19 Sep 2018 (Forum)
    the wiser. The stalling is not that serious but it could be. The loss of power which until you re-cycle the ignition means that the brakes and steering are much less effective which downhill on a bend leading up to a busy road might cause a scare. Along with all of the other reports on this website I think
  • What's the best quality petrol and diesel to use? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best premium fuel brand for petrol and diesel?
  • Review: Sony PlayStation 4 Pro games console (productReview)
    What is it? The PS4 Pro is Sony’s more powerful update of the PlayStation 4 games console, released three years after the original. Mainly, it adds 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) graphics to the 2013 PS4’s spec sheet, as well as an upgraded processor, better
  • Top 10: Best vacuum cleaners for all budgets (Article)
    Black&Decker 2.4V Dustbuste The Dustbuster range is vast, but this 2.4V version is the cheapest handheld version that plugs in at home. You can have more expensive 3.6V and 72.V versions for a little more money, but even this model has respectable power and a decent 370ml capacity. Russel
  • Top 15: Must-have kit for the classic car owner (Article)
    of welding. This gasless MIG welder from Draper features a four-stage power setting, thermal overload protection and a variable wire speed control. It also comes with an earth clamp, 0.8mm flux cored wire, chipping hammer/brush and a face mask – and all for the special offer price of £141. Go
  • Top 10: Hondas that aren’t cars (Article)
    , with up to six passengers on board. The small aircraft is capable of travelling 483mph and has a maximum range of 1358 miles. Customers should start receiving their HondaJets this year. The price? Around £2.5m. Honda HF lawn tractor Powered by a 530cc V-twin engine, the HF lawn tractor has a five
  • Hyundai Veloster - v-power prices 16 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    so i've had my car for 5 years now and always used shell v-power.when i first started using it it was 7pence a litre more expensive than normal unleaded now 5 years on my 2 local stations are charging  10pence and 11pence more a litre.getting a bit expensive me thinks.
  • Is Shell fuel really that much better than supermarket fuel? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I've always used Shell V Plus diesel in my Range Rover TDV8, with 160,000 miles on it. My neighbour said it was a waste of money, so I switched to Asda...
  • Skoda Yeti - EA189 Emissions Update - my experience 2 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    as normal and the resultant ash load was still low. I'd previously only been aware of occasional active regenerations, but following the update, these were occuring every few days. I cover ~20K miles yearly and tend to favour "branded" fuels (Esso / Shell), with the occasional tank of V-Power Nitro
  • 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?
  • Have BP or shell admitted to not enough detergent? 1 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    them that both of those are true. But I have a clean engine and a need to choose between shell standard jungle juice and shell v-power, and if I can't get a power or MPG boost sufficient to offset the cost, the only thing that remains is the cleaning. One single BP rep or Shell rep
  • Ford S-MAX - Which family car? £18k budget, second hand. 21 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hello all,  Looking to purachse a larger second car - sniffing around the S-max, Tiguan, Tucson, Hr-V/similar 2 adults, 2 kids and a dog. Mainly town driving, with extended motorway jaunts during half-terms, etc (400 miles approx), during the week, however, I doubt it will do
  • DS 5 - Smoke from DS DS5 Diesel engine after a short run 16 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    good long runs at speed, the last being 500 miles over Christmas up to Aberdeen and back. I've always filled it up with Shell V-Power Diesel.   Today I went on a short run of about 10 minutes to the supermarket, and back home again after about half an hour. The engine temperature
  • We bought a faulty 2006 BMW X3 - does the dealer need to refund us if he won't fix it? 12 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    We bought a 2006 BMW X3 six weeks ago. It recently lost power while my wife was driving and it whines when accelerating. I called the dealership where...
 

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