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How much better is real mpg for a mild hybrid that a similar petrol car?
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We’ve got around £15k to spend on a second car, mostly for city centre/local journeys. We have a charging point already but unsure whether to buy a used electric or petrol? We are considering a Peugeot...
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I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes all round. When I bought it I was getting around...
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Can you advise, my Porsche has 98 octane fuel printed on the filler cap. This is not always available and I use 95 Octane without any discernible effect, then filling the tank with 99 octane now and again...
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Just wondering what is the most efficient petrol car or petrol hybrid if its better for less than £6000.
I saw a 2023 post however not sure if new vehicles have come on the market.
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I have looked at two identical cars of a similar age but when you go on the DVLA vehicle check site they have different emissions. One is registered May 2019 has CO2 113g/km and euro status EURO 6 W. The...
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I have a Skoda Octavia 1.5.TSI Evo ACT. These engines are fitted with ACT, meaning when at certain times the 4 cylinder engine reduces to running on 2 cylinders. Do you have any information when and at...
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I'm looking to buy a Ford Focus 2022-2024 model. I've heard that the EcoBoost engines go wrong, has that problem been corrected?
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Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car?
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Do petrol cars have particulate filters which can clog? I have a Hyundai i30 2018. A light came on the dash board and when I took it to the workshop they said its particulate filter so I have to run it...