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  Driving in a high gear at low speeds - a question 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading more reviews about driving in a high gear at low speeds to achieve fuel economy. I have tried this since and can happily plod along...
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  Shell V Power fuel with Ford Powershift 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read your explanation on how to benefit from Shell V-Power yesterday. Following your recommendation I've been using Shell diesel in my Ford Kuga 163ps...
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  Which British-built car should we buy? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets...
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  Which new tyres for my Honda Jazz? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace my front tyres and am concerned about road noise as well as dry and wet braking. Can you suggest a tyre that will work well with my Honda...
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  Buying a used car just for a round trip to work and back – what would you recommend? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to buy a second car to only to use four days a week solely for the trip to and from work, budget is low (£1200ish) and the round trip is 80 miles...
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  What's the 1.0 EcoBoost really like? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's lots being said about the Ecoboost 1.0 and I wanted to know what REAL WORLD MPG figures it is achieving? I have heard figures as low as...
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  Problematic motorway cruising in a Vectra 22 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When driving on the motorway at about 70 mph the engine management light comes on and the engine loses power. It doesn't do it when driving around town...
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  Stop start technology on a Fiat 500 - is it gimmick? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has recently purchased a pre reg Fiat 500 at a very good discount, my question regards the stop start system. Do you think it is a gimmick or does...
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  Replacement for SEAT Altea Freetrack 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle...
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  Is an older Land Rover a sensible buy? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a battered (but mechanically sound and roadworthy) old-style Land Rover for jaunts round the country lanes of the Gower peninsula....
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  What car to convert to LPG? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles per year, mostly motorway and am looking for an estate car that is suitable for conversion to LPG (most of the service stations along...
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  Changing from an old S60 to a CR-V? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  looking at p/t ex my 9 yr Volvo S60 run for the past 8 years for a one to two year old 4x4. I am drawn to the Honda CR-V but why do you recommend the...
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  Real MPG figures 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Generally speaking a motorist pressed for cash would be driving an older car. So why don't you publish mpg figures for older vehicles? I would like...
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  Should I buy a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The fuel economy, low cost tax and relative cheapness of the ford fusion 1.4 diesel has my interest. I could afford an early one at nearly ten years old...
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  SEAT Leon Ecomotive fuel economy 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Leon Ecomotive for a few month and i'm averaging 42mpg. SEAT can't see the problem and as far as they are concerned it's working perfectly...
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  Second hand car for £8k 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are downsizing from a Volkswagen Transporter to something more practical. We have a budget of about £8,000, and would like a large, fuel...
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  Buying an old diesel 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap...
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  How can I calculate the true mpg in my Mazda 6? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 1.8-litre petrol Mazda 6. The ‘info’ button reveals I am achieving between 42 and 43 miles per gallon. How accurate are these in-car...
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  Does my Nissan X-Trail have a DPF and dual mass flywheel, and is it likely to give problems? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2005 2.2 DCI Nissan X-Trail, 50,000 miles. Does it have the potentially ruinous components of a diesel particulate filter and a dual mass flywheel?...
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  Poor economy on a Santa Fe 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Santa Fe auto diesel 2011. Despite almost constant use of the ECO button the fuel consumption continues to rise. Originally it achieved 39mpg...