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Will the emissions fix undo my Audi remap? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My diesel Audi 2.0-litre has been remapped. Will the emissions fix undo my remap, thus meaning I will have to pay to get it done again? -
My fuel consumption is down - why? 19 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 month old Mondeo (TDCi 163) - on taking delivery the tank was empty and had to fill up with standard Jet diesel at the nearest garage - this... -
Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do... -
What's the better choice - petrol or diesel? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am 64 and want to buy my final car. I can’t make my mind up between petrol and diesel but would like a car with top spec used up to £20k. Will diesel... -
What's the most comfortable, fuel-efficient SUV? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an SUV that's easy to get into, comfortable to drive for hours at a time and has good fuel economy. Long journeys would be on motorways/dual... -
Should I use third gear to control my speed in a 30mph limit zone? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I sat in a 'speed awareness course' yesterday for three hours. They told me that sticking to third gear would help speed control in a 30mph area. They... -
What's a good diesel to buy on a £3000 budget? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a used diesel family car within the £3000 limit. I need it for commuting so needs to be good on fuel? Any ideas and what mileage is best... -
Is buying a diesel car a bad idea even if I do high mileage? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a used car, no older than 2015, to use for about 25,000 miles of mostly motorway driving per year. Due to my mileage, I was looking... -
I put unleaded into my diesel BMW by mistake - should I have it flushed? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 320d. As an ex-Shell employee I always look out for V-Power Diesel as I like its performance and cleanliness. For several months Shell have... -
How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full... -
What is the future of classic cars? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
What is the future for classic cars and should I buy one now that I am able to do so? -
Should we buy a petrol or diesel? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We're interested in a new Kia Sportage KX-2 automatic and intend to keep the car for seven years, but can't decide between the diesel 2.0 and petrol 2.0... -
What do you think of plug-in diesel upgrades to improve fuel economy? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is your opinion of plug-in diesel upgrades kits for increased mpg? Bearing in mind the high cost of diesel, are they worthwhile? How many miles would... -
Differences in fuel (diesel) quality and so impact on fuel consumption 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
HI. I have been running a Mini Cooper SD Coupe (2102 with 2k to 7k miles) for the past 5 months. I have alternated the use of 6 fuels to see if any brand... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel Audi Q5 for a company car? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm choosing a new company car and my family like the Audi Q5. We mainly do London urban driving with the odd long weekend drive. The new London congestion... -
Can I clarify the situation with Texaco fuels and additives? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your article headed "Shelling out on Fuel" and the comments regarding Texaco. Valero has maintained the Texaco brand and general infrastructure.... -
Why does my car intermittently lose power? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo loses power for a minute or so, intermittently, and then seems to recover for a while before it happens again. What could the... -
How accurate is the fuel gauge in my Toyota Auris Hybrid? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Toyota Auris Hybrid T-Spirit and have a query about the fuel gauge. The ‘Optitron’ fuel gauge has 10 blocks on it which, when it gets to... -
What are the real mpg figures for a Volkswagen Golf V? 26 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Can you provide the real mpg figure for a 2008 1.4 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Plus TSI SE DSG 5-door. The figures on the list don't distinguish between petrol... -
How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
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