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Breakeven point for petrol versus diesel? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at the SEAT Ateca - either the 1.5 TSI DSG Or 1.6 TDI DSG. I have been doing up to 15,000 miles a year of mixed motoring. What would be the... -
Should I use Shell V-Power for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg R Line. Is there any benefit in using Shell V-Power diesel with this car? Also, at the end of each journey will... -
Why is my Volkswagen Caddy diesel van losing power? 25 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2015 Volkswagen Caddy 1.6-litre TDI is losing power. It starts fine and ticks over. Can you tell me what the problem may be? -
Are there any affordable to run, fun cars you can recommend? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any suggestions for an affordable to run car with more than five cylinders? Otherwise, I have to go down the boring car route to replace my... -
Do you any tips for improving fuel economy? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Several months ago I purchased 2018 Ford Focus automatic. It's fine to drive but seems to use a lot of fuel. How can I reduce the petrol consumption? Turn... -
How do I know when the DPF on my car is regenerating? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I read a lot about diesel DPFs but how do I know when the fuel system is regenerating? I drive a Toyota RAV4 2.2-litre diesel. Nothing comes alight on... -
The temp gauge on my 1994 Audi 80 works intermittently - what is causing this? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 1994 Audi 80 2.0E ABK engine has a temperature gauge that works intermittently. I've replaced the sender but this has made no difference. I'm sure the... -
Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside... -
Should I retrofit my Volkswagen camper with a petrol engine? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a campervan on a Volkswagen T4 chassis. It's registered 2000 and a 1890cc diesel. I'm concerned about the discussion of banning old diesels from... -
Are other owners experiencing issues with their EGR after the emissions fix? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Within three months of having the emissions modification done on my 2011 Volkswagen Touran my EGR valve packed up. Am I unlucky or is this happening to... -
Why is the fuel economy so poor in my Vauxhall Insignia? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 diesel with 140.000 miles on the clock. It has a full service history and drives well. However, the fuel... -
Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive... -
Does our Yaris have a steering fault? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2012 Toyota Yaris 1.33 CVT with 8000 miles on the clock. She has had it from new, but I have just started driving it and have noticed a couple... -
Why is my Skoda Fabia blowing white smoke? 2 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 2003 Skoda Fabia saloon which has done 130,000 miles. The car is blowing white smoke when starting from cold and smells when running and... -
Why do hire companies charge so much if you bring the car back with no fuel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I hired a Fiesta in Spain. I received a full tank of petrol and was told to return the car empty. I was charged 87.17 Euros for the petrol that in Spain... -
Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate... -
Mercedes C200 CDI - loss of power 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200 CDI last year from a car supermarket in Sheffield. It has covered 46,000 miles and was serviced by the manufacturer... -
Is there any way of addressing my Polo's hesitancy after braking? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I too, own a Volkswagen Polo with the DSG auto gearbox. I love the car in every respect except for the peculiar hesitancy it has after you apply the brakes,... -
Are manufacturer's quoted mpg figures accurate? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 1.4 Vauxhall Meriva which ticked all my boxes, including a miles per gallon claim of 47. Having tested it over the first 1500 miles... -
Lumpy acceleration in a Subaru Forester 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not...
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