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Can I fit a new instrument cluster to my 1999 Ford Fiesta? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an S-reg 1999 Ford Fiesta. The instrument cluster only contains a fuel gauge and a speedometer. Can a cluster containing a rev counter, speedometer,... -
Fuel of my future 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am not sure whether to buy a used Audi 2.0 litre 140 TDI or a 2.0 TFSI, around 70k miles. I am aware that the diesel will give more mpg but as I will... -
I accidentally drove away without my fuel filler cap in place, will I have spilled petrol? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I forgot to put petrol cap after filling up petrol, then drove for about half an hour and only notice when reverse parking in my driveway. Have I spilled... -
Is diesel or petrol better for a used car? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
What are the advantages/disadvantages of diesel over petrol for a ten year old car? -
Is it worth using an E10 protectant? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth using E10 protectant? -
Should I fit a fuel saving device? 15 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have read about a device that plugs into the car under the steering column and claims to reduce fuel consumption by about 35 per cent. Is the claim valid?... -
What happens if I put petrol into a diesel car? 6 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
Does putting petrol in a diesel car cause damage? -
Why won’t my Golf start? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI turns over but won't start. I called up the local recovery service and they tell me that no fuel is getting through. However,... -
Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed... -
Engine flush and clean - worth it? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to have an annual service on our Saab 43,000 miles always serviced, we have been offered an engine flush and fuel treatment along with a Saab... -
Rav4 has a corroded fuel tank 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is... -
Is the recent fuel duty postponement disingenuous? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The government has deceived us, again. The recent public relations coup of helping hard-pressed families etc by postponing the fuel duty rise is really... -
Which SUV offers good fuel economy and cheap road tax? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Shogun for a couple of years and it’s been faultless as a family runabout. I love the size, the 4x4 capability, comfort and the fact that everything... -
Fuel additives and modern classics 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s? I have been reading that the... -
Debris in the fuel pump 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
What recovery action would you recommend having found metallic debris in the low pressure fuel filter of a 100,000 mile Peugeot 406 2-litre diesel? It's... -
Should my 2003 Ford Mondeo be averaging just 26-28mpg? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2003 Mondeo 1.8 LX. Nice car, but what should the mpg be? It is averaging 26-28mpg and I can't get it above 30mpg even on a motorway... -
How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare? -
Are the official fuel economy figures for plug-in hybrids accurate? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Are the mpg figures for the Jaguar F-Pace petrol plug-in believable? How are they calculated? -
Why is my Audi A5 shaking when it starts up? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Audi A5 has started shaking when it starts up and for the first mile or so, but when I get over 1000 revs it stops. It just had a new fuel filter... -
Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily...

