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  Will fitting Michelin Cross Climate+ tyres affect my fuel consumption? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2017 Fiesta 1.0 litre Ecoboost (previous model) has 195/55/15 tyres which are due for replacement. I'm considering changing to an All Season tyre. ATS...
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  Is it worth paying more for premium diesel? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have tried using premium diesel, in my 69 Reg Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Line Premium. It works out expensive compared to ordinary diesel, even after...
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  I jet-washed under the bonnet of my car and it now won't start, what's the issue? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was recommended to pressure wash under the bonnet of my 2003 Ford Focus prior to putting it up for sale. This was against my better judgement, but I...
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  Mazda 6 Tourer - Why is the fuel economy so poor? 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm disappointed with the fuel consumption of my Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2 diesel. I never see better than about 44mpg on motorway runs (400 miles in a weekend),...
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  Peugeot Partner won't start 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all...
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  Volvo V70 - "Engine System Service" message 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.4 diesel and two weeks ago an "Engine System Service required" message appeared along with the yellow warning. I booked the car...
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  Best small estate/MPV for £9000? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a medium sized estate or MPV with a flat access boot (for getting my wheelchair in and out easily). It must be an automatic as I do mainly urban,...
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  Volkswagen engine problems 24 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had a couple of Volkswagen twin charger problems. The first was a new Golf 160 TSI DSG. The car’s first 37,000 miles were problem...
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  Why do car hire companies charge customers extra for fuel? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently returned from the US, having hired a car from Dollar at Los Angeles International Airport. I was charged for a full tank of fuel on collecting...
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  Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R...
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  Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the...
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  How can fuel pumps be improved to prevent misfuelling? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I know it is my fault, but I filled my diesel Mercedes-Benz car with petrol, and landed myself with a bill for £730. Amazingly, the car travelled 75 miles...
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  Engine keep going off while in motion 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Maybe someone had posted this before, but I am desperately in need for a solution to this problem. I have Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6 2004 model. The engine...
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  I put petrol in my diesel car - what do I do? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I put 25 litres of petrol on top of two gallons of diesel in my wife's diesel engined car, then drove five miles before the engine juddered and I realised...
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  Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2...
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  P0172 error on a Ford Focus 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car is showing a P0172 error code - Fuel System Too Rich. I have taken it to a independent garage and dealership, but none seem to be able to fix...
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  Ageing and abetting 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent HK of Poynton reported the practice of a hire car company at Murcia airport charging for a full tank of fuel. I frequently use this...
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  My test indicates that using cruise control can reduce fuel economy by approximately 10 per cent. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondents ask about the relative fuel consumption of cruise control versus manual driving. I have recently driven three return journeys from...
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  Recommend a car that offers good fuel economy on dual carriageways and motorways? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My weekly commute of 400 miles is responsible for about 90 per cent of my car's mileage. Almost the entire journey is on dual carriageways and motorways,...
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  Is this a wind up? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law purchased a Hyundai i10 under the Scappage Scheme 12 months ago and is highly delighted with the car. During the recent hot spell she...