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  What should I do to ensure my insurance co offers a reasonable amount? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had an accident last week and my car was written off. I'm v. worried as I only passed my test 11 months ago. I am a responsible driver (aged 35+), but...
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  Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys...
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  Economy con 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest comments on fuel consumption in your column. We have had a Golf Mk V Estate 2.0 TDI auto estate for over a year. It returns from...
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  Supermarket diesel? 1 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?)....
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  Should I return this used Volkswagen Golf to the garage I bought it from, following lots of problems? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2002 MkIV Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v from a garage in Clacton for £1990 in June. When I bought the car, there were a few things I requested the...
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  Which fuel should I buy? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new Qashqai 2.0 diesel auto. I always use Shell fuel. Do you think the extra cost of Shell V Power is worth it for my new car?...
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  Auris fuel economy 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only...
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  Deal. Or no deal? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A Range Rover, dealer is advertising new Diesel Range Rover 4.4 TD V.8, cash price: £68,995, deposit: £41,436, pay after 24 months £27,549, or give the...
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  Purchasing diesel abroad 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Using premium fuel (Shell V-Power) seems to be the only way to avoid particle filter problems with AUDI A3 in the UK. What grade Diesel do I need to...
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  Limping Vectra 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought this car for my wife about 6mths ago and when we first got it every month or so the spanner light comes on and it goes into limp mode, once you...
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  For richer for pourer 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar XF 2.7D. I have always used Redex Fuel System Cleaner, but wonder if it is really of any use? I only drive about 5,000 miles per year and...
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  Premium fuel - is it worth it? 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For some time you have suggested that using Shell V Power unleaded is well worth the extra cost due to general improved performance and mpg. As Shell...
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  Shell V-Power Petrol 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You recommended Shell V-Power. I have no Shell garages near me only BP, Total & Esso. Do they do an equivalent high grade petrol?
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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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  Buzzing/Crackling sound when hitting 2000rpm 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Over the last day or so, I have noticed a buzzing/crackling type sound (appears to be from the dash area) when accelerating at around 2000rpm. It seems...
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  Fuels unto themselves 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In your column on Saturday, October 8th you made mention of supermarket petrol. What is wrong with it? And is diesel affected as well?
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  Taken to the cleaners 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please expand on your apparently disparaging reference to supermarket petrol as a contributory cause of lambda sensor failure?
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  Misfuelling - have I caused damage by driving? 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car was nearly empty. I put about 13L of unleaded-petrol in my 2008 VW Golf TDI 1.9. I was told if I filled the car up with diesel it would be fine....
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  DERV hurt 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel...
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  Conned Fusion 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In January 2011 I bought a Ford Fusion Titanium with a 1.6 petrol engine from Ford Direct, with about 300 miles on the clock. Although an old model, I...