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Is there a petrol alternative 4x4 to replace my Land Rover Freelander? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander 4x4 diesel, which is used around muddy fields and stables. Is there a petrol alternative which I should look... -
Just put 3.5 litres unleaded in 70 litre tank of diesel - will I get away with it? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Sorry to bother you at Christmas (and hope you had a good one) HJ but in a moment of festive stupidity started putting unleaded in my tank. 3.5 litres... -
Mazda6 Sport cuts out in freezing weather 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
During the one super-freezing weekend we had in February where the temperature reached -10C my Mazda6 Sport (09, diesel 2.0) consistently cut-out and wouldn't... -
Can I use home-processed biodiesel in my Skoda Superb? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel, 2005-6. Needing to save money, I can buy a biodiesel kit and buy the used filtered oil. I have a spare garage to do it... -
Would adding used cooking oil to my Skoda's diesel tank damage my engine? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm keen to recycle as much as possible, but my local council provides no cooking oil recycling facility, and it seems crazy to me to put large bottles... -
Are electric or hybrid vehicles more expensive to service than conventional fuel-driven vehicles? 14 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was at my garage yesterday having my petrol-engined Nissan Qashqai serviced and I asked what experience they have of servicing electric or hybrid cars... -
Volvo V70 - "Engine System Service" message 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.4 diesel and two weeks ago an "Engine System Service required" message appeared along with the yellow warning. I booked the car... -
A misfueller and his money are soon parted 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to colour coding? New V-Power PETROL with BLACK flexible pipe and nozzle? My last visit to a Shell petrol station in Warrington Road,... -
Back to the Landy 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the recent article about running older and much simpler vehicles that are perfectly adequate for everyday use, one glaring omission in the list... -
How did I get 63 litres of fuel into my Volkswagen Touran's 60-litre fuel tank? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a query about the size of my fuel tank (Volkswagen Touran 1.9TdiS 07). I filled my car up with diesel yesterday, and my tank was already 1/4 full.... -
How much spare fuel can I carry? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
What is the legal position on carrying in a private car a can containing spare E10 petrol? if it is legal so to do, what is the best currently available... -
Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable... -
Need a used family car for £8k - any recommendations? 22 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate has suffered a terminal fault and we need to replace it with used car. We don't necessarily want/need another estate and have... -
We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles... -
Skoda Yeti or BMW X1? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace one of my cars and am considering the Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG but I don't like the gearbox and would prefer a torque convertor so am... -
Why will my Ford Sierra not start? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my 1992 Ford Sierra 1.8 diesel. It has an intermittent problem where it will occasionally not start. Any idea what the problem could... -
Why does the fuel economy differ by 9mpg between two identical Ford Focus? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have identical Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec diesels, one four and one two years old, and we often swap. The tyres are the same make and same pressure,... -
Which diesel SUV for short school runs and easy loading of a wheelchair? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm... -
Feeling ill whilst driving - is my car emitting dangerous fumes? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2011 Volkswagen Passat (company car) with 50,000 miles on the clock. I've had it for sometime and felt ill. My other half told me it was... -
Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel...
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