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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... -
Buying a used Audi A4 diesel - should I get the EGR valves cleaned? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a 2013 Audi A4 diesel with 110,000 miles on clock. I always use Shell V Power diesel and do 30,000 miles driving a year. I intend to keep the... -
Ford Mondeo refuses to turn over 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Ford Mondeo petrol that has no spark, no crank and no petrol pump pulse. I've done a diagnostic test, but the computer box is also not receiving... -
Hyundai ix20 vibration 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Hyundai IX20 blue motion 1.6 diesel. I bought it second hand in 2014 with 16000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Since then... -
Is the automatic Honda CR-V any good? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
On the current Honda CR-V petrol, you indicate that the automatic gearbox is best avoided. What is your reason for this advice? Is the gearbox CVT or torque... -
Honda CR-V vs Toyota RAV4 - which is best? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Honda CR-V manual petrol 4WD or a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 4WD. I do not do enough mileage for a diesel (around 12,000 miles per year)... -
Peugeot 2008 - New engine needed decoke after ~1000 miles - help 14 Oct 2016 (Forum)
V-power petrol since new. I took it to the Peugeot garage and was told is needed a decoke. How is this possible with such a new car and engine and when using Shell V-power ? Has anyone else encountered this problem before and if so what action was taken to rectify it ? Thanks. -
September recall roundup: Fire risks, fuel leaks and dodgy seats 13 Oct 2016 (News)
to change position, resulting in loss of engine power and power assisted systems. There are two separate Toyota recalls. 72,885 Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models built from mid-2006 through to August 2012, need checking because in rare circumstances there may be a fuel leak resulting in a fire -
Mitsubishi Shogun 2008 SWB Diesel - Shogun Missbehaving 12 Oct 2016 (Forum)
leaving for a few minutes with everything off. Sometimes it repeats the stuttering when started, but generally 2nd time around she starts normally as if nothing has happened and proceeds to act normal to my journeys end and on the return leg I recently filled her up with V power, allthough I -
Vauxhall Corsa engine warning light is on 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa for 12 months. It has done less than 52,000 miles and a few days ago the engine management warning light came when I... -
Audi A6 Avant maintenance advice 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just placed on order for a new Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI Ultra SE, S-tronic. I chose the SE for the comfort it provides, and the 2.0-litre engine for... -
Best diesel for Jaguar F-Pace? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Jaguar F-Pace. Is it worth buying branded diesel,rather than supermarket fuel? If so is premium worth the extra? -
Shell V Power Nitro Plus alternatives 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I gather that you recommend Shell V Power Nitro Plus petrol, but as Shell garages are thin on the ground in my parts, are there any other suppliers' super... -
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery... -
Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking... -
Paris Motor Show 2016: Nissan launches new Micra 29 Sep 2016 (News)
at the Paris Motor Show 2016 . The Ford Fiesta rival will major on economy and be powered by a range of efficient petrol engines, ranging from 0.9 to 1.0-litre in size. The new Micra should reach the UK by March 2017. There are no details from Nissan on pricing, but the design -
Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone... -
Why is the fuel economy so poor in my Vauxhall Insignia? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel with 140.000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history and drives well. However, the fuel... -
I've put petrol into my diesel S-MAX - what should I do? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol,...