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My Ford Focus won't start 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Focus will not start at all and displays the error code P0251. Changed the fuel pump and a diesel specialist checked injectors. Confirmed in good condition.... -
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... -
My car is suddenly using more fuel. 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following eye surgery I could not drive my 2007 BMW 320 diesel for a month. Since restarting my use of the car, the average fuel consumption shown on the... -
Mazda 6 diesel fuel consumption 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband purchased a new Mazda 6 estate in November 2010. He previously owned a Honda Accord. Since buying it he has constantly complained of poor... -
vat on fuel 17 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
When the last government reduced the rate of vat to 15% the duty on fuel was increased by 2.5% but when VAT returned to 17.5% the extra 2.5% tax was not... -
My Volkswagen Golf has lost power after I changed an injector - why? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently replaced my Volkswagen Golf TDi's head gasket because I had a water leak. Prior to this I had a problem with misfiring and replaced injector... -
Is there anything I can do to prevent rust affecting my Hyundai i30's fuel tank? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In your car-by-car review of the Hyundai i30 you say the fuel tank will eventually rust. Will an underseal from new help prevent this? Are there any likely... -
What's the best quality petrol and diesel to use? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
What is the best premium fuel brand for petrol and diesel? -
Why is my Vauxhall Corsa not starting properly? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 diesel Vauxhall Corsa doesn't start on the first key turn and barely on the second is there something wrong with the car or is it the cold? -
What are the best tyres for the Toyota Prius? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Now that all tyres are rated could you please advise what are the best tyres for a 2006 Toyota Prius? I want the tyres to combine longevity, fuel economy... -
StreetKa cutting out 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a StreetKa and the problem is that it keeps cutting out when stopping at junctions and also when setting off. Can you help please? -
Recommend some tyres 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need two rear tyres for my 08-plate Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4-litre. Are there any particular tyres you could recommend for fuel economy please? I average... -
Should I always keep my car full of fuel? 5 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a new Toyota C-HR PHEV for a year and apart from the occasional very long journey realise that filling up with petrol is not a frequent requirement... -
Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing... -
Why is 100 RON fuel not sold in the UK? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Recently on holiday in Greece I noticed that some petrol stations were were selling three grades of unleaded petrol, 95, 98 and 100 ron. The first two... -
My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid... -
What caused the fuel filters on my Skoda Superb Estate diesel to repeatedly clog up? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months my Skoda Superb Estate has been performing worse and worse from cold starts, with what appeared to be misfires or fuel starvation... -
Why has the USA banned the practice of misrepresenting fuel consumption figures? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers might be interested to know that when we were in Texas 2 weeks ago we saw a Fiat 500 Pop (1.4 MultiAir) as part of a promotion in... -
Do American fuel economy figures represent true mpg? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers might be interested to know that when we were in Texas two weeks ago we saw a Fiat 500 Pop 1.4 MultiAir as part of a promotion in... -
Should Volvo be reported to Trading Standards over their fuel economy claims? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
If you take a look at Volvo's main website, the whole focus is where you could travel on a tank of fuel (800+ miles). Surely this is almost an issue for...

