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• FIAT Panda diesel - Performance and consumption 17 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Here in rural Wales (no need to sit in traffic queues), the 106 averaged around 70mpg (that's miles travelled divided by fuel used, true mpg) and never did <65.  On its first tankful the Panda has done 62mpg, and that's the same 2 drivers on the same routes.  It also seems more gutless than the 106 under about 2500rpm, and yet its peak torque is supposed to be at about 1500rpm, about 1000 less than the 106.
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  Micra fuelling problem 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Nissan Micra 1.0L K11 model, which I have owned before (same model different car) and have noticed that even when empty, I...
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  Lurching Leon 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Seat Leon TDI SE 130hp (remapped). Under medium acceleration the car lurches or chokes and there is a kind of sucking noise from the engine....
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  Buying a 4x4 used car - what would you recommend? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small budget of 3,500 - 5,000 and would like to buy a small 4x4. I have been looking around at these models: Toyota RAV4 (2003-5), Honda...
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  Which SUV for light off-road use in South Africa? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South...
• KIA Ceed 2L diesel Sport 3 years old 33,000 miles - No accelerator - loss of power - engine stops 23 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    I’m unsure if it’s an engine management problem or a fuel starvation problem. Is it possible to test this to confirm. I wonder if it’s an engine management problem that they will fix it and say it was fuel line and charge me as that isn’t covered by the warranty.
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  Downsizing from Avensis to Jazz 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We wonder if we should downsize from our 54 reg Avensis diesel to a 1.4 Jazz to carry our golf clubs & electric trollies. Does our Avensis have the...
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  What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What would you say is a fairly typical lifespan of a catalytic converter? Is using cheaper quality fuel likely to reduce the life of a cat? And are there...
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  What fun to drive car for £2500 17 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Fiat Punto GT which I have had since new and absolutely love. I like a car to have the power to get me out of trouble and to enjoy driving....
• kia sorento 2011 - kia sorento 2011 dash display gone haywire 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  but then rectified itself.....but for how long?   All the gauges: revs, temp, speedo, fuel, were dead this morning on start up,  whilst other functions lit up that shouldn't have - fuel warning light light with almost full tank, headlights full beam when lights off. 4-wheel drive lock when not on, etc etc - these would change at random after a while and switch off, then others like battery and oil would come on for a while then go off.
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  Which small car offers ease of access and good fuel economy? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am now approaching the end of my driving days, but have decided to buy my last new car. My requirements include ease of access, good economy, low VED...
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  Is it correct to stay in third gear in a 30mph limit? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently paid to attend a speed awareness course (after getting caught by a speed camera) and the main 'instruction' from the lecturer was to always...
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  Did you know that the user's handbook for the Skoda Fabia advises drivers to allow the turbo to cool down? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Skoda Fabia, which uses the same turbo-diesel engines as the Octavia. You may be interested to know that your advice is strengthened...
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  Time to replace the DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have Focus Estate 1.6tdi(110) which is due for its 6-year service and my local Ford dealer tells me the DPF is due for replacement at a cost of several...
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  Golf stalls when coming to a stop 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf (100,000 miles) goes through stages of just cutting out as I stop (at lights, roundabouts, parking, etc). It happily restarts. This happens about...
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  What family car? 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have approx £11k to spend on family car, ideally an estate or MPV, something safe for the kids with good MPG and a capable load lugger too. I like...
• Mercedes - Sold a motorhome now guys wants to return it ! 18 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Guy wasnt sure about way home so we offered to let him following to local motorway services to get him on his way and fuel up. After putting in fuel he mentioned to us that the brakes felt a bit shuddery - we told him that we didnt know of any problems with the brakes, the van had not done a great deals of miles since last MOT and had been sitting for some time but all was ok when passed MOT.
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  Golden for oldies 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle...
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  Which fuel? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be picking up a brand new Skoda Fabia vRS. Is there any risk filling it up with Shell V-Power right from its near-empty state upon collection?...
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  Problems with a BMW 320d 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading through the good and bad reviews regarding the BMW Coupe 320 Diesel year 2007-2009. I noticed that it has been advised that there...