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Jaguar X-Type won't start 8 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've an 06 Jag diesel which won't start. TRYS it little best and fires but cuts out after a second or maybe two. Constant trying brings up the flashing... -
The generator game 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why are hybrid cars petrol and electric? Would it not make it more economical on fuel to have diesel/electric hybrids? -
Why is my Peugeot 307's fuel gauge not working? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just recently bought a 52-plate Peugeot 307 SW 2.0 petrol and found that the petrol gauge isn't working. Also, the anti-pollution light is on. Any... -
Which car would you recommend for keeping for the next three years? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car one can hope to buy at the moment for £2000 - a Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus or larger - with a view to owning it for three years?... -
Is it common for misfuelling inhibitors to prevent filling with the correct fuel? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo is fitted with a misfuelling inhibitor. I called in at a recently-refurbished Esso station in Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend... -
Do any current small cars match the UK standard fuel consumption figures? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Do any of the current range of small-engined large cars - 1.6D in Citroen C5 or Volvo S80 or 1.4TSI in Passat or Superb - come close to matching the UK... -
The emissions fix caused an EGR fault with my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI - should I push for a FoC repair? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just had the EA189 emission fix on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI, 52,000 mileage. Got the dreaded glow coil warning light within 2/3 days of service... -
Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone... -
Most reliable SUV/crossover for £5500? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second hand 4x4. I'd like an SUV or crossover that is reliable, as I travel a lot on motorways and country roads. The running costs also... -
Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The... -
Why does my daughter's TwinAir Fiat 500 return the same mpg as my Volvo XC60? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Just to add to the debate about the 500 TwinAir, my daughter has been running one in London for a year now, and has done 5000 miles. Average fuel consumption... -
What's causing the flashing glow plug light on my Mondeo? 20 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
The glow plug light on my Ford Mondeo 2.0LX 115PS TDCI 2003 (53) is continually flashing. I've had the glow plugs replaced, but the light still flashes.... -
Is my turbo broken? 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDi. I lost engine power and an engine management light came on. It turned out that the impeller on the turbo had broken. I... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 company car with good load carrying capacity? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new company vehicle. I work in outdoor events - in the summer I am on green field sites across the country and in the winter I’m doing... -
Misleading fuel figures 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’ve noticed that car owners are not getting close enough to the stated mpg figures. In my circumstance, I bought a new Audi A4 2.0-litre TFSI quattro... -
Kia Venga petrol tank corrosion - should the dealer pay for the repair? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Venga is exactly eight years old, so one year beyond its manufacturer warranty. Nevertheless, am I unreasonable to think that Kia should have a... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Why does my 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan struggle to start when warm? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1969 Volkswagen Type 2 campervan. It starts as sweet as a nut when it's cold, but once it's warm it struggles to tick over. Once running, it's... -
Student buying a cheap luxury car - is the Volvo C70 a good idea? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am a graduate with a budget of £2000 looking to buy a cheap, luxury car for mainly motorway miles - about 6000 a year. I don't mind paying a premium... -
Diesel repeatedly leaking into sump 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Since buying the car in Jan 2015 it has suffered from diesel leaking into the sump from the fuel pump on 3 occasions. On the first 2 occasions the pump...
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