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  Which £7500 car is capable of covering large mileages in comfort? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving about 650-700 miles per week (rarely on motorways) in my Laguna 2.0 auto petrol, and really need to change to a more economical...
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  Smokeless moan 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Mercedes C220 CDI automatic, regularly maintained, still good to drive and still giving over 50mpg on motorways. Oil consumption is also very...
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  Fuelious reaction 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In November we bought a Hyundai i10. The main reason for buying it was an economical runabout. In the handbook and in all the data it is advertised as...
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  Broken link 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  At four and a half years old with 45,000 miles on the clock and despite regular servicing and easy domestic usage, the timing chain on my 2,184cc Nissan...
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  Smartie pants 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Like CW of Moseley, I am experiencing much below indicated fuel economy from my new model Smart ForTwo. Friends with original model Smarts certainly seem...
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  Need a large car with good fuel eocnomy 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for 2.0-litre diesel car with 150PS. I need good fuel economy and impressive handling from the car. What should I get from the: Mazda6, Skoda...
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  Mis-sold an Audi A4 TDI with an engine remap 21 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Audi A4 TDI 170 which has been remapped, I bought it as a family car to go to work and take my son to and from nursery. I don't...
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  Are diesel engines really that bad? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Geoffrey Lean in the Telegraph blames diesel cars for pollution, forgetting that almost ALL commercial transport, on sea and land, runs on oil fuel. Modern...
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  Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg....
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  Why is my Mercedes-Benz so thirsty? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I bought a 10-month-old Mercedes-Benz B160 auto from a Mercedes dealership with 10,000 miles on the clock. I have been depressed by the...
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  Can you recommend a prestigious estate car with seven seats for £5000? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As I work from home and do all the school runs and camping/driving holidays, I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML270 (95,000 miles) but I want a car with better...
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  What comfortable SUV for long journeys do you recommend? 1 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please,...
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  Which PHEVs are efficient on petrol power alone? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey?
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  What mud & snow tyres would you recommend for a Honda CR-V? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Honda CR-V currently on size 225/60R18 (100V) tyres. Can you recommend an appropriate mud and snow tyre for me please?
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  What used small automatic cars would you recommend? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used (2017 -2022 ) good fuel economy car for short journeys but also good on motorways please. I need an automatic and have budget of...
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  Toyota Yaris Cross - when should I use regenerative braking? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The handbook for my Toyota Yaris Cross advises only using regenerative braking when on a long descent. Does that mean I shouldn't use B mode all of the...
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  Should I buy a very low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a downside to buying a very low mileage car?
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  Why has my road tax gone up? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We received a renewal for road tax of £145 for our Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. I have just been to the post office to renew my car tax VED and they have charged...
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  What is a reasonable price for a service plan? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a thee-year-old Mazda CX5 SE-L diesel auto with 18,000 miles on the clock. I do about 8,000 miles annually. My local Mazda garage...
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  What's the most reliable used SUV? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My parents are looking to replace their trusty 2006 Skoda Octavia Estate with a used SUV. They have around £16,000 (less is better) to spend. They need...