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Does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have a DPF? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me if the 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2-litre has a particulate filter and, if so, might this be a problem? -
Why does my Ford Mondeo 'splutter' when accelerating in higher gears? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo mk2 2.0-litre estate 'splutters' when trying to accelerate in higher gears. It will sometimes take a while to start in mornings as if starved... -
Cap yearn 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
With the ever-increasing price of fuel I am more than ever aware that Honda sold me a new Jazz without a locking petrol cap. -
Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage... -
Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light... -
I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money. 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group... -
Delivery amounts at the pumps 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is a question to you and your readers. I have noticed recently that it seems to be impossible to put the desired amount (by price) of diesel into... -
Can you improve your fuel economy by changing your driving style? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I suppose it's fair to say that all the EU fuel efficiency tests are carried out in the way described on the car fuel data glossary at www.directgov.co.uk... -
SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive Fuel consumption - Only achieving 50mpg when should expect more than 80mpg 25 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having easily achieved the government mpg figures for various vehicles from new (petrol and diesel small and large), I was confident that I could expect... -
Uplifting thought 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
As a fairly well seasoned motor trader of some seventeen years now I read your Saturday column with eager interest. Two points really, in the main it never... -
What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so... -
Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will... -
Should I get diesel, petrol or hybrid for my next car? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. We bought the car due to its ability to carry large loads, comfort on long journeys and fuel economy.... -
Fuel Lines 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Where can I get Injector Fuel Lines made for an Audi 100 Quattro 2226cc 1988? -
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost turbo problem 19 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has recently taken delivery of a new Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost. The car is on a 3 year Personal contract purchase. She has experienced an intermittent... -
S Max - Petrol or Diesel? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about getting an S Max as a family car but Petrol models appear to be thin on the ground. I'm apprehensive about getting a diesel as most... -
Is there a way of improving the fuel economy of our Jeep Grand Cherokee? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has just sold her much-loved 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and bought a newer one, a 2000 Grand Cherokee 4-litre petrol which has only 38,000 miles.... -
Can I run my 1991 Scirocco on super unleaded and fuel additives? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1991 Volkswagen Scirocco GTll. At present I am filling my tank with Sainsbury's Super Unleaded and adding a Millers VSPe Power Plus fuel additive.... -
Why does our Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 cut out for no reason? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In May this year our 52,000 mile 2006 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI suddenly stopped without warning with the ignition switching itself off and the key rotating... -
Garage charging excessively and not repairing the problem 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My X-Type is suffering excess fuel consumption and poor acceleration. My local garage stated it had two leaking diesel injectors and gave an estimate of...

