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  Which fuel should we use in our Vauxhall Corsa VXR? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son bought a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa VXR from a franchised dealer and we would be grateful for your advice on which grade unleaded to use and when to change...
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  Which used diesel estate? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used (1 year old) estate. My budget is £16,000. My options are either a Mazda 6 2.2D (163PS) TS2 or a Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.0D D-4D...
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  Buying a family car to suit parents and learner drivers 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good...
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  Seen a nearly new Fiesta - is the price good? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing my current car as I need something a lot more fuel efficient and lower running costs. I really like the Ford Fiesta and have seen a 11 plate...
• Any - Most reliable car/cheapest to run to high mileage? 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  : Honda Civic, 1.8 vvti Seat/Skoda 1.4 TSI 120ps Think I need to get about 45mpg, which since petrol is cheaper means not much increase in fuel costs.....
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  Starting issues from cold with a Polo 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a VW POLO 1.4SE on an 11 plate Starting from cold on two occasions it has failed to start on the first turn of the key. Thereafter it behaves...
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Vectra C In Limp Mode 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  The engine Management light came on and the car went into Limp Mode on my Vectra whilst I was driving it. I took it round to a garage who suspected I had filled up with bad fuel. They changed my Fuel Filter which made no difference. They then told me that my Inlet Manifold needed changing, which they did and it made no difference. They put it on the diagnostic machine which flagged up Crankshaft Sensor, but the garage told me my car doesnt have one?
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  Why is our Hyundai Getz only returning 27mpg? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you think my wife's Hyundai Getz 1.4 CDX automatic is giving such poor mpg? It averages just 27mpg and although it is only used around town we are...
• Renault 2002 Laguna II Expression 2.0 5 speed - Engine power loss under load and/or miss at idle 24 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  The software was updated and the car driven until the problem recurred but no relevant errors were found.  The agent then replaced the fuel pump - again with no improvement. The problem occurs with the fuel tank full, nearly empty and in between. The car has done around 66,000 km. If the agent keeps replacing parts, eventually I'll have a new car - but I'm hoping that there is a cheaper solution!
• Volkswagen Bora 2004 pd 130 sport - Bora TDI PD 130 is a Fecker to start!!! 15 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Sometimes I would depress gas pedal once, and that had a 50% success rate, then wiggling the ignition key on start up also worked. Changes / replacements made include (all new)Glow Plugs / Fuel Filter 3 times / fuel Pump / 507.1 oil / Intercooler /Battery /crankshaft sensor / Shell diesel / clean inlet manifold / double check all seals / serviced reg... I generally do 90 miles of motorway driving a day, without a blip, averaging 50mpg overall.
• Peugeot 106 1.2 - Car will not start 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  i did get the smell of fuel on them, i cleand them and put them back in , and still no joy . with me trying to start it all the time the battry is dead,< i did try and bumb it and  no joy and jump leads still no joy .
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  Hesitant Mazda 323F 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mazda 323F 1.5 Lxi with 65,000 miles on the clock. It runs well with the exception of an occasional flat spot/hesitation when accelerating...
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  Audi Auto Gearboxes 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I might buy an Audi A4 1.8T or 2.0T, or an A6 2.7 diesel. There seem to be a bewildering array of auto boxes available! Am I right in saying the Multironic...
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  Small cars with removable rear seats 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My present car, a Mitsubishi Colt CZ3, has removable and slideable rear seats, as did my previous car, a Mercedes A Class. Can you please advise me...
• vauxhall vectra c - hesitation and rough running 8 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I havent had the car that long so im sure of the exact maintenance record (no receipts) although the service book is fully stamped by independant gararges. The reason i say this is because i have feeling its a fuel problem and can find no evidance of the fuel filter ever being changed. Am i going down the wrong road? maybe something more sinister! :( Any help would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.
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  Crossed over 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a question about my selection of car. These are Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI DSG, Peugeot 3008 petrol, Nissan Qashqai petrol. I think that all these cars...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2002 2.0 TDCi. Flashing glow plug Light 20 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Was driving home quite oblivious to the world when I lost acceleration for a couple of seconds and the Glow Plug Indicator Light (the orange coil that goes out wen its ok to turn the engine on) came on - its flashing just the once and it feels like I've lost the fuel injection ooooomph factor. Am I safe to drive home or should I call the AA out? I've looked up the meaning of this light in the owners guide but all it says is it could be Injector Pump Relay or Fuel Fired Heater but it doesn't say what to do if it comes on or which flashing rythm is which!
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  Economical small car with space for a wheelchair 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small-medium size car. I currently drive an automatic Corsa (07 plate) but I am finding it only does 40 mpg. The car needs to...
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - White/grey smoke on startup or after idling 15 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Since then I've done 400 miles and making sure only diesel is going in the tank ruling out the petrol theory, the car uses no oil or water and runs at the correct temperature. I've read that white/grey smoke is unburnt diesel, this would explain the poor fuel economy, the car has done 78000 miles and has a patchy service history. Any ideas would be much appreciated, thanks in advance, John M.
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  Trading Audi A3 for Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai IX35 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a '09 Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sportback and travel 80 miles a day. I have the car on HP and still owe approximately £9k on it. I am looking...