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Peugeot antipollution light problem? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light... -
Electric vehicle range - how is it calculated? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
As almost all regular readers will know the quoted mpg figures bear little or no resemblance to real life. How do manufacturers arrive at figures for electric... -
Apalling fuel economy from my Kia Cee'd auto 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Back in August I traded in my trusty 10yr old 1.8 auto Avensis for an '09 1.6 auto Kia Cee'd. I love everything about the car except the awful real MPG.... -
Fuel consumption query. 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
You kindly answered my query earlier on which Toyota RAV-4 automatic is most economical but on your real mpg site you say that the 2.2 d4d auto will do... -
New Sportage - can this high fuel consumption be right? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 based on the excellent reviews. However after two weeks have noticed that the fuel consumption never gets... -
What is a dual mass flywheel? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please clarify two points for me. Exactly what is a dual mass flywheel, and is it something to be regarded as a potential future bill, like belt driven... -
My premium fuel experience 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following your advice in the Telegraph to use Shell V Power or BP Ultimate Diesel I can, with certainty and experience, say it is the best thing I have... -
Inflating tyres with nitrogen - benefits? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
When I took my VW Golf for its service today I was asked if I wanted to have the tyres filled with nitrogen at a cost of £5.99 for four. The alleged benefits... -
What injectors does my Passat have? 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Volkswagen 1.9TDI Passat, 2004 model, which has been in a Volkswagen garage with problems with the engine management light being on.... -
Good top of range MPV on mobility please? 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Comfortable high ride, good fuel economy, manual or automatic (not too used to automatics but keep getting advised that the new ones are more fuel efficient?) At... -
Speedo accuracy Vs GPS 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
With all the technical wizardry in modern cars, why do speedometers routinely over read? I've used GPS/Satnav units in many different cars and the cars... -
What can I replace my Toyota RAV4 with that offers better fuel economy? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
The home of my family necessitates me travelling over the Pennines on the A66 from Co. Durham often, including in the winter. I have a 5-year-old 4WD Toyota... -
Fuel Consumption of Auris hybrid. 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Toyota Auris hybrid. I did not expect to get 70mpg, but better than the low 50s which I appear to get. The garage says there... -
Is a blocked DPF causing my 2004 Ford Mondeo to smell of diesel? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 (53 plate) Mondeo Ghia X 130, and recently I have noticed a smell of diesel at the end of a long run on A-roads and motorways when I get... -
Bumping up the costs 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Has anyone ever done the CO2 calculations on speed bumps? If you decelerate and accelerate (even be it sensibly) there is a CO2 implication in the extra... -
Why does my Jeep Cherokee cut out under acceleration? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 2.5 diesel Jeep Cherokee which has an intermittent fault under acceleration. It will sometimes cut out and you have to stop, turn the key... -
How much does a booster pump and fuel filter for a Land Rover Freelander cost in the UK? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Freelander 2002 TD4 and live in France. A problem has happend and the mechanic has said that I need a new 'Pompe de Gavaje avec un filtre gasoil'... -
Motor cycled combination 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am shortly going to be looking to buy a used estate, 4x4 or people carrier for circa £15,000-£20,000. We have one child, which will soon probably be... -
Fuel and his money 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
You may remember I wrote to you about starting and running problems with my recently purchased 2006/56 Focus 1.6 automatic. You recommended Shell V-Power... -
The fuel and his money 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your opinion on petrol verses diesel fuelled cars. I notice that most manufacturers of cars now produce more diesel-engined models...