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What's the best way to start my standing 1996 Ford Mondeo? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 1996 Ford Mondeo been standing for three years. What is the best way to approach starting it again? I've fitted a new battery but it didn't start. The... -
Supermarket fuel vs independent suppliers - which is best? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week you advised against supermarket petrol. I have long been confused about this issue. I have been told by one chap who was 23 years in the oil... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz Vito van smoking heavily from the exhaust? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1-litre diesel is suffering with very bad smoke from the exhaust. The engine seems to be misfiring with a possible chuffing... -
I've not had to top up the oil in my Peugeot 308 in between services - is something wrong with it? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 308. I have done 20,000 miles since I bought it, total mileage is 40,000, and I had the engine oil changed twice. I'm concerned that I... -
Is there an inherent flaw with the Volvo V40? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our two year old Volvo V40 2.0 has been in the garage for nine weeks undergoing tests and repair for an emission problem. We have been told that there... -
Diesel or petrol? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a BMW 520D manual 57 registration for about 14000 miles per year, 80% in heavy traffic (A406).Very good car but I have problems with the DPF.... -
Which diesel car for economical long-range commuting? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I commute 150 miles a day, mainly on the M25. I need a car that is very economical on fuel, with minimal annual tax, petrol or diesel costs, for my use... -
Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have... -
Out of Focus 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available... -
Smokeless moans 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and... -
Is a petrol nine-seater van a better choice than a diesel? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol... -
Why do BP use pumps which can cause drivers to fill up with the wrong fuel? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Your response to RH, Royston suggests BP Ultimate as an option. Our local BP garage has four pump units, each with three nozzles on each side. Each side... -
Mazda 6 DPF regeneration frequency 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My new Mazda 6 2.2 diesel auto regenerates it's DPF actively every 150-170 miles regardless of driving habits, is it programmed to do so? -
What fuel economy to expect from a Panda TwinAir? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone advise me on the real mpg which is achievable in the Twin Air petrol version of the new Panda 4x4. Official figures suggest 57 (average) but... -
I'm tempted by a little Volvo 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice... -
Why is my Skoda Octavia TDI reluctant to start? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 54-plate (2005) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance has developed a tendency not to start occasionally. It was checked by the Skoda agent, who found no... -
Volvo V70 D4 reliability 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My new May 2014 Volvo V70 Diesel (D4 181) has been extremely plagued with faults. The repairs were carried out at two separate Volvo dealers. I was told... -
I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine... -
Should I buy another Transit to use as a campervan? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly... -
Diesel or petrol? 27 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My commute to work is four miles there and the same four miles back. I do this twice a day. I'm looking at buying an 09-ish Kia Soul but can't decide between...
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