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  Are there any SUVs which are more comfortable than Honda's CR-V? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both retired and live near Oxford. Once a week we drive to Suffolk, a round trip of some 300 miles, which contributes to a joint annual...
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  Would my hybrid car benefit from premium fuel? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Toyota C-HR Hybrid in which I'll do about 8000 miles per year, mixed driving. I also have a 2016 Toyota Aygo semi auto in which I do about...
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  Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop...
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  Supermarket fuel vs independent suppliers - which is best? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week you advised against supermarket petrol. I have long been confused about this issue. I have been told by one chap who was 23 years in the oil...
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  Which Honda SUV is best for towing? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and...
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  Best diesel for Jaguar F-Pace? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Jaguar F-Pace. Is it worth buying branded diesel,rather than supermarket fuel? If so is premium worth the extra?
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  Should I use supermarket petrol? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I use cheap supermarket petrol or better quality branded fuel?
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  Driving in France - can I get it in France? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will driving in France in the near future. I currently use Shell V Power petrol. Please would you advise what the equivalent grade is called in France,...
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  Is premium fuel worth it? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a BMW 120i convertible (having reached that time of life!) and was wondering what difference Shell V-Power fuel would make as opposed...
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  Velocirapid 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I tried Shell V-Power to see if it made any difference to mpg, largely because of your newspaper column. I drove back to the UK from Frankfurt in my 1998...
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  What's causing my RenaultSport Clio to 'kangaroo' under acceleration? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Renaultsport Clio 200 brand new two months ago and am experiencing issues with acceleration, particularly from cold starts. On six or seven...
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  Fiat 500 engine options 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a fiat 500 but torn between the 1.2 or 0.9 twin air engines - which would you recommend? If going for a 1.2 is there any way of knowing...
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  Fuel additives 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have started filling my 2007 diesel Passat Estate (2.0 140ps) with Total Excellium - currently on my third fill, and have noticed a bit better pickup...
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  Have you seen this video of Daniel Hannan MEP addressing the problem of powerful lobby groups? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You are completely correct about EU regulations being driven by powerful lobby groups. May I respectfully refer you to this very short clip by Daniel Hannan...
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  Tug boat 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volvo XC90, which we are looking to replace. We no longer need a 7-seater but it might be useful on occasions. We need to tow a 1,500kg boat...
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  Can you recommend a small crossover? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely...
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  Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the...
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  Misfuelled my Volvo, now the dealer wants £800 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I misfuelled my XC90 diesel this morning. Put 12 litres of petrol instead of diesel in the tank. I realised while filling it up, stopped and called Volvo. Dealer...
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  Winter fuel 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My regularly serviced 2005 1600cc Ford Focus automatic has never given a high mileage per gallon - usually about 28-31mpg for short and medium journeys...
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  fuel grades 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I use Shell Nitro unleaded in my M4, what is the equivalent grade for Esso, BP and Texaco please (on the assumption that I cannot find a Shell station)?