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Pink panter 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1997 W202 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic, which has covered 115,085 miles since new, and has a Full MBSH, and is shortly due in 3,000 miles... -
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.... -
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... -
Does the DPF warning light in my pickup truck mean it's regenerating? 26 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has bought a three year old Isuzu pickup truck with only 12,000 miles on the clock. The DPF light keeps coming on, the main dealer says that... -
Lambda warning light - what does it mean? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volvo 960 and the lambda warning light keeps coming on. My local garage reset the system, but the light came back after 100 miles. Any idea what's... -
Can petrol pumps give short measures? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I filled up with Shell V power at my local filling station today. Previously I have never been able to get more than 42 litres of fuel in, today it took... -
Hill start problem 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm finding it difficult to do hill starts in my 2015 Ford Ka and am having to rev over 3000rpm and then slip clutch, otherwise the car feels as if it's... -
What's the cause of my car's falling fuel economy? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Toyota Yaris diesel (2011 model) has been averaging around 60mpg since we bought it at 40,000 miles/two years ago. The car has now done nearly... -
Are diesel Volvos problematic? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've noticed that generally you have been warning users off diesels, with problematic DPFS and EGRS. However, we are considering a new Volvo XC60 D4 Geartronic... -
Premium fuel - will it really improve my economy? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
Following your advice, I filled up with Super Unleaded and was slightly disappointed to find I only got an extra 20 miles out of my 40-litre tank. I have... -
Fuel efficiency by time of year 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I now have a Kia Cee'd Ecodynamics 2011 but despite economical driving (e.g. 50-55mph on motorways, smooth braking etc) it's only getting about 49MPG.... -
2002 Passat consuming too much fuel 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 1.9 TDI Passat estate 130 occasionally cuts out when started from cold (usually on pulling up at the traffic lights) and is slightly heavier on... -
Excessive fuel consumption on a Focus 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year my fuel consumption reduced by about 5 to 10%, I check the consumption weekly and do the same journeys each week. I changed the air... -
Misfuelling - have I caused damage by driving? 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car was nearly empty. I put about 13L of unleaded-petrol in my 2008 VW Golf TDI 1.9. I was told if I filled the car up with diesel it would be fine.... -
Buzzing/Crackling sound when hitting 2000rpm 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Over the last day or so, I have noticed a buzzing/crackling type sound (appears to be from the dash area) when accelerating at around 2000rpm. It seems... -
Limping Vectra 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Bought this car for my wife about 6mths ago and when we first got it every month or so the spanner light comes on and it goes into limp mode, once you... -
Have you had any feedback on Tesco's Momentum99 premium fuel? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My W-reg Audi 1.8 Sport was bought new and has done 58,500 miles. I normally fill up with Shell V-Power following your advice and I like the improved smoother... -
Big banger theory 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have about £800 to spend on a family car for two adults and two kids. What would you recommend? I have seen a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0DI turbodiesel,... -
Dies sulk 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 1.8 TDCi Mondeo (fuelled with Shell V Power diesel) is only returning an average fuel economy of 41mpg. The car has done just over 1,000 miles. Is this... -
Something nissing 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004/54 Nissan Micra, which has done 13,500 miles and was chosen as a retirement car. I thought being English/Japanese it would be reliable, but...
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