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Is it worth using premium fuel in an old car? 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
Having just sold my 2004 BMW 330 convertible to a family member after seven fault free years, I intend to replace it with a 328 Touring on my budget of... -
Fuel consumption test? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
For the last 18 years, I have kept a record of fuel consumption in a spread sheet of the cars I have driven, from 1997 to 2002 when I drove company cars.... -
X-Trail fuelling issues 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wrote recently, and thank you for the reply, about my 2011 X-trail and the "flatness" around 2000rpm. My dealer says they all do it, something which... -
Superfragilisticexpialigocious 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Mondeo 2.5V6. I've run them both on ordinary unleaded but at about 68k miles (now 72k miles) my car developed a misfire at low revs when... -
My Nissan Figaro's power steering fault is proving difficult to repair - is the dealer liable? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter purchased from a dealer a 20-year-old Nissan Figaro with a full three-month warranty. She returned the car as the power steering was leaking.... -
Voice control not working on Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav, how can I fix this? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a recurring problem with my Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav. The voice control disappears. This is a safety issue insofar as you have to look at the screen... -
Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Golf R - which is better? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which would be most appropriate for everyday use, a second-hand Golf GTI or a used Golf R? -
Intelligent Motorist Pack 30 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 Swift was serviced on Friday by the main dealers - they charged me £24.98 + vat for a "intelligent motorist pack". This turns out to be an engine... -
Skoda EGR valves 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
In March 2014 at 36,000 miles the EGR valve failed on my Skoda Superb and was repaired under warranty. In May 2015, the EGR valve has failed again at... -
Focus diesel runs rough when cold 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi 05 plate runs rough when cold - like a petrol car 'missing.' It's OK when accelerating. I have had the glow plugs changed but... -
Replacement for Jeep Cherokee 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about replacing my 7 yr old petrol auto Jeep Cherokee. I do 5000 miles a year and don't need full 4x4, but wish to retain a lazy petrol engine... -
Real MPG 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi Blue and am getting a miserly 60mpg with fairly careful driving. Your data for the i20 1.1 CDRi includes both the blue... -
Vauxhall Corsa - Cam belt or chain? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 petrol. Can you please tell me if it has a cam belt or a cam chain? Also, when accelerating up through the gears from... -
Hyundai ix35 fuel filter issues in cold weather - is this right? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had a problem with my Hyundai ix35 (12 reg/25,000 miles) regarding the fuel filter clogging up in cold weather. The car came to a halt... -
What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI.... -
What used, petrol SUVs are worth looking at? 16 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at a used Honda CR-V for my next car. I like a large boot and feeling higher up in the vehicle. I've test-driven a petrol one as I do... -
2013 B max keeps having a timing fault, car loses power dangerous on motorways, no indications on dash, 4 times 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
New Bmax 2013 4 times since purchase last year loss of power when using car ie suddenly 30 mph on motorway cos engine protecting itself, bristol street... -
Power straggle 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping you may be able to find the answer to what seems to be an unanswerable question. Why does the UK 1988-1991 UK Honda CRX 1.6i-VT have 150bhp... -
Running in my new i10? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In a couple of weeks time I will take delivery of a new Hyundai i10 Style, regarding the 'running in' phase does this still apply to modern engines? And... -
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...