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How can I improve the fuel economy of a Ford Focus? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sister’s 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 is getting very poor fuel economy, about 24mpg on short trips and about 29mpg on long trips. I have fitted new plugs, air... -
Petrol in a diesel van - what should we do? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son in-law put 1/4 of a tank of unleaded petrol in his Fiat diesel van before realising he had made an error and then filled up with the correct diesel... -
Is there a difference between French and UK pump fuels which can affect fuel economy? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read your comments about the KIA Sorento. Two years ago I took delivery of a new KX3 2.2D and the following day started a journey to... -
Fuel pump failure with ultra-low-sulfur diesel 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My distributor type fuel pump on my Renault Kangoo van has failed at 98,000 miles. The fault has been put down to ultra-low-sulfur diesel - apparently... -
Should I give my Hyundai i10 a long fast run every now and again? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In January 2009 I took your advice and bought a Hyundai i10 1.2 Style. I have never regretted this and my little car has never given me a moment's trouble.... -
Premium fuel solved a stalling problem on our i30. 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Hyundai i30 petrol 1.6 Estate (manual) bought from a Hyundai dealership in 2010. This car has been a likeable, reliable car to drive over... -
I accidentally put petrol in my diesel tank 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are OAPs (that places us in the almost idiot class to some!) On Saturday my wife put £5.00s worth of Sainsbury's City Diesel in the petrol tank of... -
Could you recommend an economical company lease car capable of towing a caravan? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
It's time to replace my company lease car again. My choice of car has to meet a tight window of requirements, balancing weight (for pulling a large caravan),... -
Rover 200 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Rover 'V' reg 200 diesel car started to stutter occasionally soon after a new fuel tank was replaced at a local garage. It usually jerked twice within... -
Malfunctional 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help? We have a Suzuki Wagon R, 2003. We've had her since February 2008. About 8/9 times we've had to take her back to the garage because... -
Cat conversion 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2003 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol auto for 5 relatively trouble free years and I am pleased with the car. It is not expensive to run (average... -
AdBlue vs non-AdBlue - which is best? 2 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a new Skoda Superb Estate. The two options I have narrowed it down to are the 1.6TDi Greenline (with AdBlue) or the 2.0TDi (150PS, non-AdBlue,... -
Is my car incompatible with bio diesel? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Since purchasing my Hyundai i30 I have kept its full service history. The car was serviced in October 2013. The car showed no issues - although a fuel... -
What's a good replacement for a Lexus CT200h? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a replacement for a 12 year old Lexus CT200 which had all the bells and whistles in its day. We also have a Honda CR-V so don't need... -
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... -
I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there... -
Using a diesel for low mileages 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 2 in mid-2007 and have only done about 14,000 miles, including a lot of short runs from cold. I am aware of the risk of clogging... -
Time to cut my losses? 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Sorry - got a 2 part question for you: Part 1 I've spent £1,000 on my 52 Reg 60,000 mile 307SW 1.6 SE in the last 12 months fixing electrical and suspension... -
Cantankerous 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a new S3 on its second tank full of fuel. Driving on the A1 with almost a quarter tank on the gauge and 65 miles left on the fuel range & no low... -
Is the Volkswagen Polo DSG reliable? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am toying with buying a new Volkswagen Polo - possibly DSG. What is the latest on the DSG auto gearbox, is it reliable?
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