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BMW 3 Series - Will 17-inch wheels affect fuel consumption? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Will replacing the normal 16-inch tyres with 17-inch runflats affect the drive or consumption on my BMW 320d? -
Will petrol still be available after 2040? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will we be able to still drive classic cars after the deadline of 2040? Do you think petrol would be still available at this time please? -
Is super unleaded worth the extra? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a used Ford Focus (2015 model) with the petrol EcoBoost engine. The dealership said they recommend using super unleaded. Is there a... -
Misfuelled Mercedes ML-Class 15 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I rather stupidly filled up my 2004 Mercedes ML 270 CDI with petrol. Yes, and I drove it before it cut out and wouldn't start. What can I expect the damage... -
Replacing a van with a 4x4 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Vivaro van with a 4x4. It must be diesel automatic with good fuel economy. I frequently go up north for a week to stay in and decorate... -
Vauxhall Astravan engine making tapping noise 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've just put a second hand engine in my 2001 Vauxhall Astravan. From what I can tell, the engine was good and the only thing that needed changing was... -
Can you recommend a small and economical used car? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple... -
KIA Sorento blowing smoke on cold start up 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 KIA Sorento 2.5 CRDI blows smoke on every cold start up. The problem usually clears as the car gets going, but it never happens when the engine... -
Nissan X-Trail fuel problem - any ideas? 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
When stood at idle after about a minute I believe it goes into get you home mode or just has no power, once I turn engine of and start it back up it runs... -
Why is diesel more expensive than petrol? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Could you explain why the cost of diesel fuel is up to 8p per litre more than petrol? As diesel is a lower fraction of the crude oil from which it is made... -
High performance car, high performance fuel. 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing an Audi S4 2005 model - will the car run on standard unleaded or should/must I use super unleaded or V-Power? If I have an option... -
Eco-tuning 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have received a flier for an ECU-remapping service claiming to improve fuel consumption by up to 20% - www.ecu-remapping-service.com. It is not cheap,... -
Most economical estate car 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase an estate car. It will be used as a business car and i'll be travelling about 250 miles a week. I need a bit of comfort, plenty... -
Nissan Micra 1.0 Passion 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an 'R' Reg Nissan Micra 1.0 Passion which has recently started giving me a problem. It will start perfectly when cold but after about 15 minutes... -
Waiting at lights in an automatic 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Should a Honda Jazz CVT be in neutral or drive when stopped at traffic lights. Which is better for the car and its fuel economy? -
Under achiever 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We exchanged our SEAT Ibiza 1.9 diesel, which had given us trouble free service achieving and sometimes exceeding the mileage figures quoted by the manufacturer,... -
Non starter 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Very recently I read a piece in your column about a car that "shut down" and simply wouldn’t start when the owner tried to move it within his drive. If... -
Why has the fuel consumption in my car increased? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
After six weeks of my VW Passat standing idle I took it for its MoT, which since then has shown a marked reduction in fuel consumption. My wife's monthly... -
Is my Honda Jazz Hybrid delivering the right fuel consumption? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought my new Honda Jazz from a main dealer in 2022. The main reason I decided to change from my previous three-year-old year old Jazz was the expected... -
How should we prepare our cars for winter hibernation? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a couple of 1950s classic cars. At the onset of salted roads, in the past we filled the cars up with petrol, over inflated the tyres and kept the...
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