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Is this fuel economy acceptable for a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know you have reservations about the economy of the VW 1.6 TDI. I have now covered just over 30,000kms [19000 mls] and have averaged 62.3 mpg. Although... -
Which car for a treacherous coastal commute? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a nearly new small to medium sized automatic for a daily commute of about 55 miles each way along a hilly coastal road - often in very... -
What car for £12000 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is: 1. Space for golf clubs and trolley. 2. A superb drive. 3. Up to 10 year longevity. Desirable... -
Which motorway car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is... -
Fiesta 1.6 TDCi reliability 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a nearly new car with as low mileage as possible and budget is up to £11K. I have been drawn to the Fiesta 1.6 Zetec TDCi due to its... -
Why is diesel currently so expensive? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
In these parts, diesel is now 9p or 10p a litre more than petrol. How on earth can this differential be justified? Surely at these prices it is only worth... -
Can you recommend a small van which extends upwards and can fit a double bed inside? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Dear John, my boyfriend and I want a smallish van that will be reliable, economical on fuel, and compact, but big enough to extend up when needed (he is... -
Buying a (fairly) new car 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My two tall daughters and I need a new(ish) car. I would like a hatchback with a good safety record (crash test) that is cheap to run where fuel consumption... -
Catalytic Conspiracies 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters... -
Disabled - needs high seat for easy access 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm an elderly driver with bad arthritis knees and need a high driver's seat for ease of access and decent leg room. Must be automatic, with petrol... -
Which is more reliable - the Skoda Yeti or Hyundai ix35? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have read the reviews but I need your opinion. Skoda Yeti or Hyundai ix35? Which is more reliable? -
My Jaguar 2.0 diesel classic is spluttering under acceleration. 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Jaguar 2.0 diesel Classic 04 reg with 90,000 on the clock. Recently the engine has started to splutter, as if the idling speed kicks in as you... -
My Toyota Camry has an idling problem - is it an electrical or mechanical fault? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have got a Toyota Camry VVT automatic 2004 that tends to have a misfire. I have changed the plugs and tested the coil packs and found the number two... -
What's causing my 1997 Audi A4 TDI to lose power? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1997 Audi A4 TDI the other month. It was going great until I was going fast one morning, when the car's power just died on me. It now struggles... -
Why won't my Renault Megane turn over? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Megane 1.5DCi won't turn over. It's had a new ECU and has been coded and still won't turn over. I press the brake and the clutch, and press... -
Can I remove the plastic sheet from the underneath of my Citroen Xsara Picasso's engine bay? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Xsara Picasso seems to have a large sheet of hard plastic across the bottom of the engine bay. It appears to have come loose, and as I don't... -
Intermittence 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My friend's 1990H Toyota MR 2 with 50,000 miles starts OK hot or cold. It runs perfectly. Now and then it stalls at junctions at working temperature. The... -
My VW Touran has required several expensive repairs with potentially more to come, is it time to sell? 21 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've just paid £685 to have a fuel injector replaced on my 64-plate Touran with 49,800 miles on the clock. Earlier this year I had to have all the glow... -
Twinkle tows 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your feedback on the Vectra CDTi were taken into account when I acquired, for 'very right money,' an ex-fleet 2006 estate, about 12 months ago, for towing... -
How do I reject my new Land Rover Discovery Sport based on misleading claims about mpg? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Land Rover Discovery Sport 150 E because it was advertised as having better fuel consumption than previous generation Land Rover. However,...
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