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  Remapping ECU 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am an OAP and the ever increasing cost of fuel is a concern to me. I have read various articles on ECU re-mapping devices, all of which claim to enhance...
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  Deciding between a petrol and diesel 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a second hand car, my main objective is to purchase one that is cheap to run with good MPG and low road tax. At first I was...
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  Car using water 17 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Fiesta Zetec 1.4 and it seems to be using some water. It has not overheated as of yet but I have not been in any major traffic. The fan seems...
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  Numerous problems with car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car is 07 registration. I purchased it from a garage in 2009. The car had been traded in. While it was still in warranty I had it in a Peugeot garage...
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  Astra la vista 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Astra of 10 years and 100,000 miles has nagging problems and we struggle to get out of the low seating and to load a wheel chair in and our of the...
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  Which city car? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 (09) Toyota Aygo Black 37,000 miles - have owned from new FTSH - Toyota dealer has offered me £4750 px against a pre reg Aygo Ice 5dr which...
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  Agriculture and Fisheries 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a Hyundai Coupe for the last two years. It has been a good car, well specified, tough and comfortable on long journeys. Age now dictates something...
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  BMW engine failure three months after purchase 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm feeling very sick. I've had the car just over 3 months. A few days ago the car suffered dramatic power loss and was running like a tractor. Towed...
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  I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox. 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle...
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  Replacement small car - diesel or petrol? 12 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I do 36,000 miles a year commuting (95% motorway) and have been running a 2007 1.4 diesel Fiesta to keep fuel costs low. I've already had to replace the...
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  Buy parts now, or wait til they fail? 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased the Mondeo on your recommendation new in 2004. I have been very pleased overall with the car. It's reasonably ecomomical, fast enough,...
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  Economical comfy motorway cruiser 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will be averaging about 20,000 miles an year in the foreseeable future commuting to work on the M40(70 miles round trip). Preferably need an automatic...
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  Diesel additives 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Today's diesel fuel is low sulphur - an EU requirement for polution control - but sulphur helps lubricate the fuel system. I have been told that by adding...
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  Downsizing 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I...
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  As a professional truck driver, can I offer some guidance on how to control an automatic to avoid hesitancy and slow changing? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive trucks for a living and read most weeks about people passing comments regarding the hesitancy and slow changing of automated manual transmissions....
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  Can you explain how a diesel particulate filter works? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you give us any information on where I can find a proper explanation of the function and potential limitations of a diesel particulate filter?
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  How can I renew my road tax online when my insurance expires on the same date? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For the last two years I have tried without success to renew my road tax online. The problem is that my insurance runs out on the same date as the licence....
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  Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting...
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  Why is my Honda Civic hybrid returning just 37mpg? Are hybrids useless? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Are hybrids pointless? I have a Honda Civic 1.4 IMA hybrid. It returns less than 37mpg, confirmed by the trip meter and by calculation. I've contacted...
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  SkodaYeti - diesel or petrol? 4 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a Skoda Yeti 4x4 TDI 2.0 and prefer the diesel for environmental and cost reasons. However, there's a six-month waiting list for new diesel...