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Can there be a fault without a fault warning? 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2006 Panda Multijet. It replaced a Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel. The peugeot was slightly bigger, a bit heavier, had an older design indirect... -
Walking car 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend has decided to ditch his 2003 X-Trail diesel after its fuel pump failed. I am advising him on his next purchase. He travels 25,000 miles each... -
Photo finished 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I must say that you should use the picture on the front of last week's (or was it the week before) at the top of your column. Hardly credit you are the... -
Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work... -
Why does my Citroen C5 keep cutting out? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C5 estate 1.6 diesel (2006 model). It's done approx 73k miles and has always been serviced on time. A While ago I got the anti-pollution... -
Kia Cee'd misfire 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Kia Cee’d 1.6 diesel which seems to "misfire" when accelerating between 1500 and 2000rpm. I use it as a driving school car and having it... -
Why doesn't my friend's SEAT ST achieve its quoted fuel economy of 80mpg? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who lives near Stirling, three miles from the nearest main road. He does not receive the Telegraph and so missed out on your wisdom and... -
I've created a graph showing the long-term fuel economy figures for my Audi A6. 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
You ran an email on the usefulness and accuracy of official fuel economy figures, and mentioned you were adding the ability to log real life fuel consumption... -
Excess fuel consumption 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've had a VW Polo 05-reg for 2yrs. I'm lucky if I get 25mpg urban and 32mpg maximum on a decent run at 60mph. It's always been same. -
Thirst among equals 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own both a 2001 E320 CDI estate and a 2003 E320 CDI estate. The engines are ostensibly the same, the earlier one generating 194 bhp and the later one,... -
Are the SEAT Leon DSG issues now resolved? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2014 SEAT Leon DSG auto SE. What should I look out for? Also, are the DSG issues now resolved? -
Remapping ECU 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am an OAP and the ever increasing cost of fuel is a concern to me. I have read various articles on ECU re-mapping devices, all of which claim to enhance... -
Should I have the emissions fix on my Audi A4 and, if so, why? 3 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Should I have the update to my Audi A4 2.0 and, if so, why? I can see no benefit for me and only risk that it causes a future problem that Audi disown.... -
Volvo V50 injector failure - van you help? 18 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've had this car for three years and it has done just under 60,000 miles. During that time it has has various problems (sound system replaced, clutch... -
E conned? 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last September, in the interest of economy and the environment, I traded in a Mercedes for a new Toyota Prius Hybrid. The chief attraction of the Prius... -
What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a... -
The injector in my Mazda 3 has failed - is this due to using supermarket fuel? 21 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving along, my 2012 Mazda 3 1.6d (39,000 miles) suddenly juddered and went into limp mode. I cautiously negotiated to the hard shoulder with... -
Should I get a new Mondeo diesel? 16 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0 litre Mondeo diesel Powershift which is only doing around 6000 miles per year.I have never had a problem with the DPF over 33,000 miles of... -
Leak house 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an intermittent fuel leak from the main fuel pump of my 1997 Mercedes W124 E220 Convertible. It will stay sealed, then suddenly start leaking again,... -
Has Ford overcome the DPF problem by using an additive in its diesel engines? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have followed with interest your comments on DPF problems. I have not experienced these with my own 2009 Volkswagen 2.0-litre turbodiesel, although at...
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