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Are hybrids pointless? I have a Honda Civic 1.4 IMA hybrid. It returns less than 37mpg, confirmed by the trip meter and by calculation. I've contacted Honda, who declined to take any action, citing all...
Having easily achieved the government mpg figures for various vehicles from new (petrol and diesel small and large), I was confident that I could expect the the combined 80.7 mpg figure promoted for the...
My short list for purchasing a new 4x4 is a Nissan Juke, Hyundai ix35 or Qashqai in that order. Fuel consumption is a factor, the Juke is petrol (37mpg combined) diesel Qashqai & ix35 (40mpg). I have read...
What is the most economical used car, big enough to take golf clubs and motorised trolley in the back?
I traded in my A3 2.0 petrol turbo manual (emissions 186 g/km) for a 3.0 3-Series BMW auto (emissions 170 g/km). The BMW seems to use more petrol, significantly so in London. I had imagined it would use...
There seem to be a few different makes on the net. Do you have any reccommendations please? (Thanks for a great column; always interesting)
Due to the Hyundai ix35 fuel consumption problems, is the Mitsubushi ASX a better bet overall?
What are the most economical second cars you recommend? I don't want to spend more than £3000 if possible. The car will mainly be used for journeys up to 10 miles.
My partner has recently bought a new 2.0 CRDI manual Hyundai ix35 but she has not seen anywhere near the fuel economy the official figures suggest having done approx 2,000. The supplying garage said...
I am looking to purchase an estate car. It will be used as a business car and i'll be travelling about 250 miles a week. I need a bit of comfort, plenty of load carrying for fragile items, to include space...
 

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