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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  Panda fails after 100 miles - what's the fault? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiat Panda is three months old and I have been back to the garage several times. If I travel over 100 miles it splutters, like dirty petrol. The warning...
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  Which petrol should I buy? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a high performance car and recently read an internet article regarding an extensive test for the best fuel. Surprisingly, Tesco 99octane came...
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  Intermittence 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My friend's 1990H Toyota MR 2 with 50,000 miles starts OK hot or cold. It runs perfectly. Now and then it stalls at junctions at working temperature. The...
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  Volvo V70 D4 reliability 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My new May 2014 Volvo V70 Diesel (D4 181) has been extremely plagued with faults. The repairs were carried out at two separate Volvo dealers. I was told...
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  Engine management light comes on 4 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 03 Leon 1.4 petrol. Yesterday the engine warning light (Diagnosis/warning of excess pollution) came on. All the time, not flashing. There...
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  Petrol in a diesel tank - 2009 09 Jaguar X Type 2.2 auto diesel 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently suffered a senior moment and put 7 litres of unleaded petrol in my 2009 2.2 diesel X Type Jaguar automatic with DPF. I have had the car for...
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  I misfuelled my C-Class - what should I do? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I filled my Mercedes-Benz C250 with petrol instead of diesel. I realised when the engine began to falter after about 25 miles and stopped the car. Mercedes-Benz...
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  What octane petrol should I use in my JCW MINI? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What octane petrol should I use in my John Cooper Works MINI? The handbook recommends Super Plus, with 98 RON. One of the leading supermarkets sell a 97...
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  Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol...
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  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...
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  Problematic Honda Jazz - repair or sell? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz had a new clutch two months ago (£800) and has now developed problems with the throttle body, which will cost £550 to fix. It is 2005 model...
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  Poor fuel economy with Mazda 3 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3 1.6CD DPF avreages only 30mpg in the city,and around 40-50mpg combined, what would be cause of this?
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  Superfuels 26 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You have advised using high octane fuel such as Shell V Power Nitro. However motoring writer Laura Thomson has advised that although premium grade fuel...
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  Poor starting and idling after MoT 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Since yesterday my car won't start unless I apply my foot to the accelerator and my petrol gauge also flickers up and...
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  EGR Valve cleaning 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously owned a 2004 BMW 530d which was very a reliable car. I had to remove EGR valve a couple of times and clean it with carburettor cleaner. I...