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  Winter fuel 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My regularly serviced 2005 1600cc Ford Focus automatic has never given a high mileage per gallon - usually about 28-31mpg for short and medium journeys...
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  Why won't our 2010 Renault Clio dCi achieve its quoted fuel economy figures? 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd be really interested to hear whether anyone can get close to the claimed economy for the new 98g/km Renault Clio dCi. We are running a 2010 Clio dCi...
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  False economy? 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am hoping to swap my 54 plate 1.8 auto Almera for a new car that will be cheaper to run. I have looked at the Chevrolet Aveo and ruled that out due to...
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  Brain dieser 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My mileage is around 5kpa with most journeys being less than 5 miles. I always understood that petrol was best value given the premium on the cost of a...
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  Brussels spouts 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Recently H.B. asked you about the difficulty of comparing different types of car tyre. Your readers might be interested to know that the EU has proposed...
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  Alternative to Honda Legend? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What current production car would you suggest as an alternative to the Honda Legend? I like the technology but the fuel consumption is out of fashion....
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  Which petrol cars have the best fuel economy? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have a list of cars of any age that have the best miles per gallon for petrol with auto or manual transmission?
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  Buying a used Ford Mondeo - which model has the best fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used Ford Mondeo diesel estate with the best fuel economy. I’m considering a 2010 model, with a 2.0-litre engine. What do you suggest?...
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  Running in my new i10? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In a couple of weeks time I will take delivery of a new Hyundai i10 Style, regarding the 'running in' phase does this still apply to modern engines? And...
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  How to fix my Mercedes-Benz 190E's fuelling? 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes-Benz 190E is very heavy on petrol. For 10 litres of fuel, I get 60km. It does not smoke, what can l do to solve this? It's been recently serviced.
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  Move, over Darling 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am not sure about this VAT reduction. The rate is reduced to 15% from 17.5% but excise duty on fuel is increased so the normal man in the street will...
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  Mitsanthropic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 10-month-old Mitsubishi broke down on the 14th July. I put approx 45 litres of diesel in the car on 12th July and covered 200 miles before it broke...
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  Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and...
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  Is the road tax system unfair on owners of older vehicles? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 1998 BMW 318 Touring, owned since new, with a mileage of 128,000. I pay £215 road tax and my annual mileage is about 7000. I feel the charge...
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  Which secondhand hatchback offers good fuel economy and is able to carry three children? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a secondhand car not more than two years old, but I would consider new if I can get a good discount. I would also prefer a hatchback, but...
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  Which TSI engine will be the most efficient? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a Golf hatch, and can't pick between the 85PS 1.2, the 105PS 1.2 and the 122PS 1.4. If I drove each car equally gently; could I expect to approach...
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  How do you know if your DPF is regenerating while driving? 4 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do you know if your DPF is regenerating while driving?
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  Can I make my own premium fuel with washing up liquid? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Premium diesel is about 70p more per gallon and one of the additives used to formulate it is detergent. Would it be a good idea to add washing up liquid...
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  Which estate is best? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which is better as a used car for £15,000: a BMW 5 Series or a Volkswagen Passat for £15,000? Also, should I buy a petrol or diesel?
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  Smoky Skoda Octavia - what's wrong? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2003 skoda Octavia diesel that blows smoke on start-up. Any idea what's wrong?