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Mitsubishi Colt auto won't engage reverse gear 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The auto reverse gear usually engages first time but occasionally when I stop, leave the engine running putting it into neutral and then into reverse again... -
I want a small cheap used diesel? 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I reckon I can save around £70 per month by swapping my Vectra DTi for something smaller with a low tax, high MPG diesel engine. Max spend around £2k.... -
Elderly drivers and cars 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Re. the news of late concerning elderly drivers and cars - I thought you would like this - sent to me by a friend in the US: 101 year old driving an... -
Can you recommend quiet, economical tyres for my Rover 75 diesel on 15-inch wheels? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a quiet-running tyre for a recently acquired Rover 75 diesel with the (sensible) 15-inch alloys and 195/65 R15 tyres. It came on unidirectional... -
Downsizing from a V70 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute... -
Need a winter car, budget up to £60k 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need a car that will cope with winter - 4WD or winter tyres OK. Budget up to 60K. Need spacious boot and 4 doors. I don't like the interior of the Jaguar... -
LED light positioning 18 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently drove several miles of busy M25 behind, beside and ahead of a Porsche SUV which had those new LED 'eyebrows.' When he was behind me he changed... -
Do I need to SORN my old vehicles which are all in long-term storage? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner and registered keeper of various old vehicles in storage: two old Lancias in lock-ups, one being 1973 and free of VED, a 1936 Ariel Red... -
Why isn't my Volkswagen Passat's DPF clogging when I use it for just 7000 miles per year? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
You keep talking about the problems associated with DPFs. I have a 56-reg Volkswagen Passat TDI 140 and I only do 7000 miles a year. My daily commute is... -
Dies foolish things? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Jaguar S Type from new since October 2003 and am now considering changing to a new XF Premium Luxury 3.0 diesel. I have never thought Diesel... -
Unpairable 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Further to RB’s problem, I have also just changed to an iPhone and had Bluetooth problems. I run a 2004 BMW 330 convertible with integrated Bluetooth hands... -
Primeraquai? 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004/54 Primera DCI that I purchased about a year ago with 36k miles on the clock and full Nissan service history. It has run well, and for a... -
Flats domino 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 530D Auto - coming up for its 5th birthday. I am pretty pleased with it and plan to keep it for about 2 or 3 more years. My only niggle really... -
I only do short drives - can I take precautions to stop DPF issues with my Mazda 6? 9 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading some of the problems Mazda 6 owners have with DPFs. My Mazda 6 now has 93,000 miles on the clock, it had 90,000 when I bought it. I mostly... -
Should I adjust tyre pressures in hot weather? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
In response to another question recently asked on tyre pressure and temperature, I've just come back from a high speed Germany tour in 35-plus degrees... -
Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts... -
Why has my Nissan Qashqai had worse mpg since the engine computer system update? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I got a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol from a main dealer at 9 months and 6000 miles and have run 3000 since then. Do you know anything about the recalled engine... -
Clutch replacement, should I replace the DMF at the same time? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX 1.6 HDi and the clutch has started to slip with acceleration, but it's still OK for gentle cruising. I plan to... -
Should we use diesel additive in our engine to keep it in good condition? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are focusing on news regarding fuel additives for use in diesel engines. With diesel cars now over 50 per cent market share in the UK, and very significant... -
Burning smell from A3 diesel 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Audi A3 2.0TDI Sport with a low mileage (15000). I bought it from an Audi dealer just over one year ago. Earlier this year the engine management...
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