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  Jaguar XF versus BMW Audi Q5 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Advice required on best company car selection between Audi Q5 2.0TDi S Line Quattro v new Jag XF 2.2D in Premium Luxury trim. Jag seems better bet on...
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  Supercar electrics 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a second hand Ferrari 612 Scaglietti from a local independent dealership. They were great guys: very knowledgeable and super helpful. However...
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  Dealer dispute 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in dispute with a dealer. I returned a used Mazda to them on the grounds that on three occasions the engine management light came on, the car lost...
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  Will using a premium diesel help with my Mercedes-Benz E220's running problem? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI with 49,000 miles sometimes used to feel like it was trying to lurch forward while moving at low speed, without any change...
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  How can I tell whether my Mitsubishi Chariot has a piston or ring problem? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mitsubishi Chariot 1996 2.0 auto and would like to know how I can tell if I have a piston or ring problem. The last thing I want is to take the...
• Audi A4 B8 Avant (2008 - - 2.0TDi CR v PD 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  John Farrell wanted my thoughts on the comparison - see Audi TT diesel running in thread. I've had a new A4 Avant for the last two days which has the...
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  Why is 100 RON fuel not sold in the UK? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Recently on holiday in Greece I noticed that some petrol stations were were selling three grades of unleaded petrol, 95, 98 and 100 ron. The first two...
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 2000 1.8T - Shuddering/misfiring - Help! 23 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  He was so sure of this that he never charged me for any of his lenghty tests, and I duly chugged to the dealership...Not looking forward to that conversation in the future... I run the car on good fuel, V-power, and have done for 6 months with no problems. Plugs replaced 10k ago with last service. Any thoughts? Help? Thanks for listening, Clach
• BMW 320i M-sport - BMW 320i pertol incredible mpg 5 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  According to the consumption and distance covered I achieved 64 mpg! I am amazed at that figure - I used stop-start and eco mode and used Shell v-power fuel and cruise control wherever practical. I also used drift where safe.. The return journey involved busier, wet, roads so consumption was just over 50 mpg, I verified the connected drive app figures by refilling as soon as I returned and working out the total number of litres used.
• MK1 Focus 2.0 Petrol versus MK5 Golf 2.0 diesel 6 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a MK5 Golf 2.0 GT (pre DPF) to replace my Focus 2.0 Zetec petrol.  I do 12k milage a year and want the holy grail of more torque, power and economy. I am amazed at the torque difference on paper between the two (131 v 236 lb-ft), but the Golf is alot heavier (16%). Fuel economy and road tax are hugely better too. I have very briefly driven the Golf and was really impressed.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 A couple of problems 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have a V reg focus 1.8. When i got it there was a over revving problem in idle when the car comes to a stop. I changed the speed sensor and it stayed the same, however when i run the car with the senor unplugged it drives perfect.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.4 Jumpy between 2 & 3K rpm 1 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Folks, First post here so hoping you can help me out! I've got a '99 V plate focus 1.4 CL. Over the last few months it seems to be getting worse in the sense that when idling it is fluctuating, not by a great deal but fluctuating nonetheless. Also it seems to be loosing power as now when i put the foot down on the motorway, when in anything above 3rd gear it struggles to move anywhere quickly.
• Ford Focus Creaks 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  If you stop the car for a few minutes and restart the noise isn't there. My local garage said it was the power steering rack and track rod ends which they then replaced - but it didn't solve the problem. I have taken it back to them and they can't find anything else wrong. Any suggestions gratefully received - many thanks.
• Solar battery 'topper upper' 2 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Just a quickie to say that we recently purchased a solar powere trickle charger for Mrs V's new Skoda. The previous owner hadn't done any mileage in it for some months and was finding he needed to charge the battery every few weeks because it was running down.
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  Texaco super octane petrol 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  You often mention Shell V Power, BP ultimate, or Total as high quality fuel. Recently I have found Texaco have a 99 octane petrol which at least here in...
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  Is EGR failure a common issue after the emissions update? 7 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Soon after the emissions update our Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDL had to have a new ERG recirculating valve fitted at huge expense. Luckily, we we covered but this...
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  Is there a defeat device in my Porsche Macan as with the Volkswagen EA189 engine? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Porsche Macan 3.0-litre diesel, bought new. It recorded 42mpg or better on a long run and 39mpg average on short urban runs. Porsche wrote...
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  Mazda 6 Tourer - Why is the fuel economy so poor? 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm disappointed with the fuel consumption of my Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2 diesel. I never see better than about 44mpg on motorway runs (400 miles in a weekend),...
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  How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k...
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  Why is the fuel economy so poor in our Toyota Verso diesel? 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2011 Toyota Verso 2.0 D4D with 60k miles on the clock. My wife drives mainly short journeys of 10 miles with a couple of longer motorway...