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Would a plug-in hybrid work for me? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Prius, which is approaching 3 years old and 53,000 miles. In normal circumstances, which I hope we can return to soon, I drive approximately... -
I accidentally misfuelled my car - but my insurance firm says I don't have a claim? 14 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have inadvertently filled my 2013 Range Rover Sport Black SDV6 with petrol in France. The car had a quarter tank of diesel and I noticed nothing for... -
Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my... -
Buying family estate with a £17k budget? 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my current car and need something that will give me enough room for 2 children and bikes but is also suitable for work (mainly... -
What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there... -
High turbo boost pressure fault on a CR-V? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising... -
Is my Jaguar X-Type's pre-existing fault covered by my warranty? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like advice on the following. I purchased a 2005 jaguar X-Type 2.0 diesel in April 2011 with a standard three month warranty. Almost immediately... -
Buying a second 'work horse' 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I love our Honda Accords but they are over 7 years old. We've moved somewhere rural and my poor Type S gets manure in the twin exhausts,... -
Why is London imposing lower speed limits and installing speed humps when they contribute to pollution? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
There has been a lot in the news recently about pollution, with London's air quality being forefront. Boris Johnson launched a discounted van deal to promote... -
Replacing an aging but reliable family estate 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our current petrol Merc C200k auto estate has been excellent, but is returning just 29mpg, is 8 years old and close to 100k. It takes a family of four... -
Pet project? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am tempted by the 20% “VAT” equivalent savings on offer by Skoda on petrol engined Skoda Octavias and I am considering changing my current car a 2006... -
Dream topping 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband has given me a budget of approximately £13,500 to buy a new or fairly new used car. This budget includes whatever I can get for my present car,... -
Is 6 Grand+5 y/o a car tipping point? 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
I've worked out that I could save a 1000 pounds a year on fuel alone never mind lack of MOT's for two years and all new componentry that would be fitted. This fuel saving would pay for me to get that 4 years newer diesel car. I know that even a newish car needs maintenence and costs to run, and it seems like I made up my mind to get the newer car, but what I'd like to hear hear from you chaps is wether my logic works or I should just hang on with a car till its dead? -
Ford - faulty diesel injectors,hesitation on accelerating 18 Sep 2007 (Forum)
I am afraid that I appear to be another gullible Ford owner who appears to have fallen foul to Ford?s long running list of excuses to explain away the problemsd they encounter with their diesel injectors. Tales of ?water in your diesel? & ?a batch of cheap fuel? all sound too familiar having now researched this site. Having purchased a new DTCi Estate in May 2006 I was initially pleased with the car? -
VW Golf - Help choosing a car - round 2 9 Jan 2025 (Forum)
Another option he's considering is a BMW 1 series - he's never been in one before - any opinions on these? I know that someone was saying never to get a diesel auto or one with DSG, but then the same person said to get a Mazda3 which he's had nothing but trouble with from day 1... Thanks in anticipation for any advice -
Time to choose another car 19 Oct 2023 (Forum)
My budget is in the £10k-£12k range though might go a bit higher for the perfect car. I'd be happy with another diesel, never had a problem with them, but would need to be Euro6 ULEZ compliant. Thanks in advance! -
Mitsubishi Shogun - Shogun 3.2 Di-D plumes of black smoke on tickover 19 May 2020 (Forum)
It embarrassed me by doing it whilst on the ramp for the last MOT and the guy refused to continue the test after it filled his workshop with acrid diesel fumes! He did hear the clunk though, as the bonnet was up, & he started looking around the nearside area of the engine bay as it sounded like it came from there. I initially thought turbo but that's on the offside and it does seem to be fuel burning rather than oil. -
Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 03 110, Anti Pollution System Fault light. 7 Jul 2019 (Forum)
Ive tried a fuel additive, with cerium in it..... didnt seem to do anything !! :-( I need to get a quick fix, as i've just sold the car, and its being picked up soon..... I dont want to call upon my main dealer just yet..... -
Advice for new car - i've confused myself! 14 Jun 2019 (Forum)
Other than that I'm pretty open minded about petrol or diesel, manual or automatic. I've just got myself in a position where I can't see the wood for the trees so would really appreciate somebody taking a dispassionate look for me. i have a budget of 8-10k. thank you! -
2004 Toyota Corolla 2.0 D4D 116 - Corolla E12 D4D won't start when hot 23 Mar 2019 (Forum)
The auto electrician who worked on the car did not fix the problem, instead he modified the cooling system so the fan would work permanently. This first consequence was an unbelievable fuel consumption for a diesel ( 16 city 29 highway) .The difficulty starting the car appeared when he finally got the fan to work normally. The problem is that even now i noticed that the fan does not work perfectly well.
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