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Should I add a diesel additive to keep my DPF working properly? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth using a DPF additive in a tank of superdiesel to keep my car's DPF clean? -
My scooter is ticking over quite erratically - what's the issue? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have Piaggio Medley 125 and tick over is very erratic. I've only done 1500 miles. Do you know what the problem is? -
What fuel should I use for a petrol hybrid? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and do approximately 9000 miles per year. Half of which are local journeys, not exceeding 25 mile round trips, and the... -
Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing... -
Buying a car with good performance without carbon build-up - what's out there? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
There seems to be a modern issue of cars with direct injection and carbon buildup leading to expensive failures. Can you recommend a car brand and or models... -
Faulty car DPF 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new diesel ASX the problem started after 8 months. Oil light stating level to high. Cars now 22 months old, done almost 16.000 miles. Same... -
How can I improve the fuel economy in my Fiesta? 27 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a new Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 100PS, but the fuel consumption is nowhere near what the stated mpg should be. We're getting barely 42mpg which is hardly... -
Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it... -
Which economical small petrol to replace a Fiat 500? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
What small car will not disappoint me when it replaces my seven year old Fiat 500 Lounge Automatic? Economic petrol consumption a must. -
Could I have used contaminated fuel? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The day after filling up the tank and for the last two days have noticed a considerable drop in performance in my Volvo V70, with sluggish performance... -
Can you suggest what might improve the fuel consumption on my '06 Honda Jazz? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest what might improve the 33 miles per gallon I'm getting with my '06 Honda Jazz, 1.4, purchased 12 months ago. True I only do fairly local... -
What's causing my Mondeo diesel to hesitate momentarily? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed while travelling between 50-70 mph that the engine of my Mondeo 1.6 TDCI seems to hesitate or cut-out momentarily, and then cut back in... -
Why is our Renault Scenic averaging only 26mpg? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 2002 Renault Scenic 1.6 automatic has clocked exactly 45,000 miles. On a recent motorway journey of 150 miles I decided to check the economy and was... -
Change your oil often and it'll pay off in the long run. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm a devotee of regular oil and filter changes. 20,000-mile service intervals are clearly aimed at fleet operators keeping maintenance costs down and... -
My premium fuel experience 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following your advice in the Telegraph to use Shell V Power or BP Ultimate Diesel I can, with certainty and experience, say it is the best thing I have... -
Zafira with 1.4T vs 1.8i (And an air con query) 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
1) Is the 1.4T Zafira engine likely to be more troublesome than the Zafira 1.8i engine?.Can the 1.4T cope with the Welsh hills? Also- 2) My present... -
Shell diesel fuel pricing 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I follow your advice in the Telegraph to avoid buying supermarket fuels and buy Shell as you recommend because of the ad alwaysditives therein. However,... -
What should I do to ensure my insurance co offers a reasonable amount? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had an accident last week and my car was written off. I'm v. worried as I only passed my test 11 months ago. I am a responsible driver (aged 35+), but... -
Poor mpg -low mileage car 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Lexus LS400 done 80000 miles. I only do about 2000 miles per annum. I am getting less mpg than I used to. An item in Sunday Times motoring... -
Fuel and his money 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You may remember I wrote to you about starting and running problems with my recently purchased 2006/56 Focus 1.6 automatic. You recommended Shell V-Power...