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Should I pick the Honda Civic 2.2 iCDTI or the 1.8 iVTEC? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been reading up about the Civic 2.2iCTDI on your website. It looks good, but the 1.8 iVTEC also looks good. I'm just wondering which one's going to... -
Why don't drivers of vehicles with stop-start use their handbrakes to save fuel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Fiesta with EcoBoost 100 averaged 48.5mpg on one long journey, while the on-board computer shows 37.4mpg overall, mostly on short local trips along... -
What do you think of the Fiat 500 and should I go for a petrol or diesel model? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car from a Citroen C2 to a Fiat 500. I'm interested in economy and will probably keep this car for at least 10 years. I have... -
Does the new Ford Focus EcoBoost only return 40mpg? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Ford Focus with a 1.0 EcoBoost engine, which has been engine of the year for two years running. However, the fuel consumption... -
How should I make sure my turbocharged engine cools properly when I switch it off? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
You often advise about cooling down turbos before switching off the engine. I have a TC petrol engine and during normal driving the oil temp rises to 94/95C.... -
Vauxhall Astra won't start - what's the faul? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol has started making strange engine noises yesterday. It sounds like an exhaust blow and rattle under 2000rpm, but cleared... -
What's causing sluggish performance on my Citroen Picasso? 23 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having some problems with my 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso. The engine management light comes on and the car goes into limp home mode. I’ve had a diagnostics... -
Can you recommend a reliable 4x4 for £5000? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a small farm and need to buy a used 4x4. It must to be reliable, versatile and able to cope with deeply rutted tracks in winter weather. We’d prefer... -
Could my Golf's stop-start system cause turbocharger damage by turning off the engine when hot? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 'start-stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption.... -
My Ford Focus broke down due to blocked EGR valves - am I entitled to goodwill from Ford? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
On Monday 1 April 2013 my Ford Focus Titanium broke down and showed the message "Engine malfunction". The AA was unable to fix the problem and towed the... -
Which reliable five-door car offers reasonable fuel economy and performance? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking to replace our ageing and ailing 5-door, 1.6 petrol Ford Focus. Happy with 'used' as opposed to new, as it will be mainly used... -
Should I specify X-drive four-wheel drive on my new BMW 320d? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to order a new BMW F30 320d auto Touring and am seriously thinking on including their new four-wheel drive system. BMW advises me it drives... -
Are daytime running lights a waste of energy? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I understand that there are approximately 35 million vehicles registered in the UK. If we therefore assume that 1 million of them have unnecessarily deployed... -
Buying a small SUV - what's best? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to downsize to downsize from our trusty family V70 and also improve fuel consumption. She needs plenty of leg room in the back with two growing... -
My used car is nothing but trouble 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a second hand car dealer at the end of September 2012. Since then it has developed numerous faults which I have had to take to a garage... -
Buying an older BMW soft-top 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of a getting an old E30 or E36 BMW convertible for summer motoring as a third car. My budget is £5000 so that should get me a really good... -
Audi A3 2.0 TDI misfiring 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been having problems for the last four months with misfiring, i have replaced both harness's the ecu and four injectors. Every time a part is replaced... -
Should I convert my 2007 Vauxhall Astra to LPG or sell it? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed job, meaning that the mileage I cover will increase significantly. As I see it, I have three options. I could LPG-convert my 2007 Astra... -
Mazda 6 cutting out 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've recently found that my Mazda 6 is cutting out on me. it tends to happen in the morning - I start the car, reverse out of the garage, and as I depress... -
Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but...
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