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  What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies?
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  I have just exceeded 150,000 miles in my 2006 Skoda Octavia diesel with no major problems. 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI PD Estate has just completed 150,000 miles, 145,000 miles in my ownership plus 5000 as the dealer’s demonstration car. The...
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  Buying a small 4x4 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our friends are moving to Dorset and want a small 4x4 for country lanes and have asked me to research. Requirements are diesel, leather upholstery, decent...
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  Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot...
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  Can you suggest a replacement for our Toyota RAV4 which has a better gearbox? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Just over seven years ago, when tossing up between a Freelander and RAV4 D-4D, I took your advice and bought the RAV4. It was excellent until it reached...
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  Internally Combusted 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 15,000-mile Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel that has blown up its engine because the particulate filter was supposedly not regenerated. Vauxhall will...
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  Half distance 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am wondering if you could help guide me as to the best way to obtain a new car and what it should be. I have Ford Fiesta on a 58 plate that is a 1.25...
• Vauxhall Zafira - Garage can't find out what is wrong with my car 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Was recovered by the AA to our garage but they can't findout what is wrong. AA man suspected an injector had gone (it is a diesel) as there is white smoke being emitted from the exhaust and it sounds like it is mis firing. The garage is now saying it could be a fuel pump. These are really expensive (I think) and was wondering if anyone else has any ideas.
• Vauxhall Astra - Which engine best for automatic transmission 16 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Am looking at low mileage 07 or 08 plate Astras, around the £5k range.  Specifically want an automatic, but probably can't pay the premium for the diesel version, and only make short journey's anyway with very infrequent motorway miles, so a bit bothered about DPF issues.  Thefore want  petrol version. Fuel economy aside, Is there much difference between the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol versions in an automatic?
• ford courier 1.8 endura - non runner 24 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  we have a ford courier 1.8 diesel thats just come back from the garage in bits we have managed to get it to turn over and it seems to want to start but it seems like theres not enough fuel getting to the cylinders we've read the haynes manual and timing wise everything seems to be a,ok according to the manual bt our pulley are slightly different and theres no bolt holes on them so dont know for definate if the timing is ok anyone any suggestions as to what to do
• BMW i - Coal fired/nuclear BMW 13 May 2011 (Forum)
  So burning fossil fuels directly in the engine is a climate crime, but creating a wasteful intermediate step to generate electricity makes it quite all right?
• BMW 2002 E39 525 - loss of power and white smoke 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  My wife's BMW 2002 E39 525 diesel appears to have intermittent starting problems on the odd occasion the vehicle will not start.
• misfuelling 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  LDV helps AA sort mis-fuelling van maker LDV says it has just delivered 13 specially liveried 3.2 tonne Maxus vans to the AA to help the roadside assistance firm fix its customers mis-fuelling problems. Each van has Sortimo racking and a Whale-supplied 330 litre tank so that a car, typically a diesel filled with petrol, can have its tank safely drained. The AA says its research shows that 150, 000 motorists a year get it wrong and need fuel systems drained. sign of the times eh..........
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - How much should for I pay for this 08 model ? 21 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I thinking of buying this car over the weekend in Oxfordshire Toyota Avensis 2.2TD TR Estate 5dr Registered: Jun 2008 Mileage: 13,900 Fuel: Diesel It is listed at £13 995 but what is the lowest realistic offer I should go for? Payment in cash probably trading in my old 2001 mondeo. I don't buy cars very often so any help appreciated.
• Honda - Honda Accord Tourer 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Having got rid of the Smart forfour I have bought an ex lease Honda Accord tourer executive diesel and my first impressions are that it is a very nice car with all the toys except for one thing it does not have a fuel usage computer something I find strange on a car of this quality.Its very comfortable and quiet a very relaxed drive I have always had a bit of a down on Japanese cars but this is certainly nicer than my ex BMW 525 tourer but time will tell I suppose.
• Renault - 01 2.2d black smoke on tickover cant get full revs 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  renault master 2.2d 51 reg starts well no heat needed will only rev to 3500 had new injectors air flow valve egr valve cleaned no lights on dash got a diesel knock main dealers computor cant get any readings at all any ideas what i can tryit seams heavy on fuel but i dont know if it is poss to adjust common rail systems thanks paul
• Nissan Qashqai Road Test 27 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  As people's opinions are being turned against SUV's, I guess it is surprising that there are so many buyers for a car which would seem to be the worst of both worlds - ie appearing to be an SUV, but not. I do quite fancy the 2L diesel auto with 4WD drive, though its fuel consumption will probably kill that idea.
• VW Lupo 24 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I was just looking at my auctionview stored searches, and saw VW Lupo Diesel. I must have logged it because it has good fuel economy, I clicked it to see, and there is 1 available in Edinburgh soon. It is 1.4 tdi RHD 2004 I looked it up and it is 64 mpg I seem to recall a German model which Clarkson said did 94 mpg ?
• Taxi No Brainer 16 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at the fact that it is petrol, and I think auto, and wondering what sort of fuel consumption he is going to get with that about town? I really need to ask him .....
• 100mpg 30 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  If I were to increase the tyre pressures I could get 100mpg on a regular basis. And this is on cheap unleaded not diesel.