Refine by channel: Ask HJ (542) Forum (291) News (136) Article (12) productReview (6) FAQs (5)
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Is Momentum premium petrol different to Shell V-Power? 12 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've recently seen you advise using Shell V- Power because it improves performance and mpg. We don't have a Shell garage here, but we do have a Tesco station... -
Is Shell V-Power fuel really worth the extra money? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I notice that Shell V-Power unleaded at 99 RON octane is now sold at a 9p per litre premium at my local garage, compared to standard Shell unleaded 95... -
VW Tiguan 2.0TDI - Expensive engine failure! 22 Jan 2017 (Forum)
My Jan 2010 Tiguan suddenly lost all engine power (scary) and had to be towed by RAC to VW service dealer. Outcome was that the v-belt had partly "shredded" and a length of severed belt had whipped the cambelt, and knocked the timing out. Result - irreperable damage to the engine, and turbo -
Lambda warning light - what does it mean? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volvo 960 and the lambda warning light keeps coming on. My local garage reset the system, but the light came back after 100 miles. Any idea what's... -
Which hatchback should I buy? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking... -
What estate should I buy to replace my Citroen C5 Tourer? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2009 Citroen C5 VTR+ Tourer 140 HDI with one that is 2 or 3 years old. I travel 8000 miles a year, 30% in town and the balance... -
Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and... -
Is buying another diesel estate a sound investment, considering future bans and expenses? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got an 8 year old Honda Accord EX i-DTEC 2.2 diesel estate which I like very much and is the third I've had over the last 20 years or so. I hear alarms... -
How important is it to use super unleaded fuel if recommended by a manufacturer? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 9 month old third generation Honda Jazz SE. The manual recommends the use of 95RON super unleaded petrol. Will I damage the engine... -
Why can't I achieve real world mpg in my Porsche Macan S diesel? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
In September 2016 I bought a Porsche Macan S diesel. The claimed mpg by Porsche is 46.3. Obviously I did not expect to get anything like this but my normal... -
What fuel should I use for a petrol hybrid? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and do approximately 9000 miles per year. Half of which are local journeys, not exceeding 25 mile round trips, and the... -
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI rattle - is it related to the emissions problem? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
You answered a question on 13 December about VAG emission changes. including this: "Latest on the 'fix' for 2.0 TDIs is that it increases the revs at... -
Why is my Hyundai i20's fuel economy so bad? 4 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My previous Hyundai i20 - four-cylinder 1.2 petrol - was capable of 50mpg with careful driving. I've since replaced it with a newer model - three-cylinder... -
Peugeot 308 SW anti-pollution warning light - what does it mean? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 308 SW. Today the anti-pollution warning light has come on. Am I still able to drive the car? -
Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed... -
Is the Volkswagen Polo DSG reliable? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am toying with buying a new Volkswagen Polo - possibly DSG. What is the latest on the DSG auto gearbox, is it reliable? -
Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing... -
A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under... -
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... -
Honda CR-V windows getting stuck - what's causing this? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Honda CR-V (2004 model) and sometimes, when the front passenger window goes down, it will not go back all the way up. It stops half way. It does...