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• Car parks 20 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Surely it is more logical to arrange them in a herringbone pattern thus saving the frustration of trying to do a 90 degree turn in limited space. Think of all the fuel and tyres it would save.
• Octane Booster 6 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Super Unleaded fuel gives an improvement in consumption approximately equal to the increase in octane, ie 95 > 98 = 3% better consumption. The downside is that SUL is more than 3% more expensive than unleaded. Does HJ, or any other contributor, know of any Octane Booster which is cost-effective to use?
• Indicative costs 13 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  96 Mondeo TD Fuel Pump problem. Cost (time) to remove, have sent away for checking and repair, return and refit? (I know the send away for checking etc could be any price but someone might deal in such things and know what goes and gets charged) Any ideas appreciated
• Gassed up 20 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I use less than half a tank of fuel a week but out of habit allways top up to the brim on the weekly shop. Would I gain more in terms of economy if I ran the car between half full and near empty on a regular basis??Any other technical advantages?
• Electric Cars 14 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Two questions really; 1) What's the state of progress and usability of electric cars these days ? 2) Are they really better than other fuels when you include generating the electricity, making the battery, disposing of old batteries etc. etc. ? M.
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  What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000? 13 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000 either new or used?
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  Should I buy a petrol or a diesel car? 17 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I do about 100 to 120 miles per week combination of motorway and city. Should I buy a petrol or a diesel car?
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  What is the most economical 7 seater for £5k? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most economical 7 seater auto petrol to run on fuel with budget of £5000?
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  Why is my Volkswagen 1.6 TDI running rough? 10 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen 1.6 TDI engine was running perfectly but one morning when I started the engine, it chugged and now holds the revs. It revs up and down with...
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  Can I plan a route without smart motorways? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any way to find a route from Bookham Surrey to Newcastle upon Tyne which avoids all the SMART suicidal motorways ?
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  Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV? 6 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
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  Can I use E5 or E10 petrol in my Ford Focus? 23 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2020 Ford Focus Active X 1.0 EcoBoost 125. Can you advise on the best petrol to use in this car, please - E5 or E10?
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  Which is the best Citroen gearbox? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are Citroen's different auto gearboxes (EAT6, EGS6, ETG5) and which is the best and most reliable?
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  Is the Ford Puma 1.0 MHEV a good car? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of the Ford Puma Titanium 1.0 EcoBoost MHEV 125PS?
• Toyota prius 1.8 2011 - DTC code POAOf engine won't start 5 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    Prius has shut down won't start car has done 90000 miles  put techstream  on DTC codes  POAOf engine won't start  . clean throttle body  cleaned Mac air sensor fuel  was at one bar put more fuel in now showing 4 bars but still will not start Charged12v battery ready sign comes on for about 5 seconds thenbgoes off ,  a sound comes on for about 3 seconds then shuts off may be electrics motor not sure  Lifted car up from the drivers took wheel off theirs a round wheel I turned that wheel assuming it connects to the crankshaft , the wheel turned so I don't believe engine has seized  Tried clearing faults check hybrids sign comes back on after a few seconds  I wondered if a faulty cam sensor could shut engine off  Any advice would be appreciated          
• Focus 2004 - 1.8tdci (115) - Glow Plugs Flashing / Low Power 31 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I have a 04 Focus 1.8 TDCI - 51k miles and couple of weeks ago the EML light came on and car kept cutting out and eventually stopped completely.  The fault code suggested low pressure on fuel system and I got the fuel pump replaced. Seemed ok then the turbo went and wouldnt kick in, sluggish so replaced turbo, hoses etc. Now the glow plug light has started flashing after 30 miles since the above work - every now and again and the power dropped twice in 15 miles (doesnt cut out) and it doesnt seem like the turbo is kicking in sometimes.
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  Should I leave my Suzuki Baleno running for a few minutes before switching off to save the turbo seizing? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good idea to allow a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 to tick over for a few minutes before switching off - to allow oil to circulate in the turbo - to save it...
• Fiesta 03 1.4 TDCI - Blue smoke and lots of it 11 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  I have a ford fiesta 2003 1.4 TDCI that is blowing a lot of blue smoke out of the exhaust, here's the details, hopefully someone can help! Ford fiesta 2003 1.4 TDCI 113k Serviced Oil/fuel/air filters replaced and fresh oil Still very good fuel consumption Slight Diesel smell inside when running Lot's of blue smoke after idling for a while then pulling away and accelerating 1st and 2nd, I guess the speed after is dispersing the smoke.
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  Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
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  Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something...