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I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the whole I agree with the accolades. However, I have kept a record of the fuel consumption, which is about 35mpg. Initially I forgave this low figure due to the car needing to be run in, but it has continued. The car has now covered 2,367 miles. When it reached 2,000 miles I took it back to the dealership. They kept the car for a day. On collection was told that there was no fault, as the diagnostics did not show any. I don't know about the depth of the diagnostics or if it included engine, transmission and brakes. I was given a lecture on fuel consumption and the effect of driving style. I told the service manager about the brake problem with this car. He dismissed this and appeared to know nothing about it. I am desperately in need of help. I don't know what to do next.

Asked on 24 July 2010 by BJ, Northampton

Answered by Honest John
Hyundai now denies that the reason is binding brakes, which destroyed the pads on another readers car in 2,000 miles an obviously led to higher consumption. I achieved over 50mpg both from the i10 1.2 and from the bigger i20 1.2 with the same Kappa engine. Please see the economy driving video at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/renault/renault-cl...o
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