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  What injectors does my Passat have? 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Volkswagen 1.9TDI Passat, 2004 model, which has been in a Volkswagen garage with problems with the engine management light being on....
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  Good top of range MPV on mobility please? 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Comfortable high ride, good fuel economy, manual or automatic (not too used to automatics but keep getting advised that the new ones are more fuel efficient?) At...
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  Speedo accuracy Vs GPS 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  With all the technical wizardry in modern cars, why do speedometers routinely over read? I've used GPS/Satnav units in many different cars and the cars...
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  What can I replace my Toyota RAV4 with that offers better fuel economy? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The home of my family necessitates me travelling over the Pennines on the A66 from Co. Durham often, including in the winter. I have a 5-year-old 4WD Toyota...
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  Fuel Consumption of Auris hybrid. 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a Toyota Auris hybrid. I did not expect to get 70mpg, but better than the low 50s which I appear to get. The garage says there...
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  Is a blocked DPF causing my 2004 Ford Mondeo to smell of diesel? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 (53 plate) Mondeo Ghia X 130, and recently I have noticed a smell of diesel at the end of a long run on A-roads and motorways when I get...
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  Bumping up the costs 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Has anyone ever done the CO2 calculations on speed bumps? If you decelerate and accelerate (even be it sensibly) there is a CO2 implication in the extra...
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  Why does my Jeep Cherokee cut out under acceleration? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 2.5 diesel Jeep Cherokee which has an intermittent fault under acceleration. It will sometimes cut out and you have to stop, turn the key...
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  How much does a booster pump and fuel filter for a Land Rover Freelander cost in the UK? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Freelander 2002 TD4 and live in France. A problem has happend and the mechanic has said that I need a new 'Pompe de Gavaje avec un filtre gasoil'...
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  Motor cycled combination 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am shortly going to be looking to buy a used estate, 4x4 or people carrier for circa £15,000-£20,000. We have one child, which will soon probably be...
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  Fuel and his money 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You may remember I wrote to you about starting and running problems with my recently purchased 2006/56 Focus 1.6 automatic. You recommended Shell V-Power...
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  The fuel and his money 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your opinion on petrol verses diesel fuelled cars. I notice that most manufacturers of cars now produce more diesel-engined models...
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  Which Jaguar XJ-S model will do the best MPG? 30 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Which Jaguar XJ-S model has the best fuel economy?
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  Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be...
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  Need a small car with high ground clearance 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a second-hand car for 20 mile commute (busy roads). I also work in town going on short distance drives to and from my base. I have...
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  How do Americans fund fuel for their large capacity, gas-guzzling cars? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  MU of Newbury Park could have answered his own question had he looked at the price of fuel while he was in the USA. When we were in Colorado last September...
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  Why is our FIAT 500 TwinAir returning just 30mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I badly need your help. We bought a FIAT 500 TwinAir recently because it’s a quirky car, has no road tax, is Congestion Charge-free and we were told it...
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  Going round in circuits 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the mountains in Southern Spain and own a year 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 1.8GDI. It has 83,000 kms on the clock and has given excellent service....
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  HELP! I put diesel in a petrol Ford Ka 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I put diesel in a petrol Ford Ka. How can I get the fuel out from the top off the tank?
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  Petrol or diesel Golf 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Volkswagen Golf mk4 1.4 2001 for over three years now. I am planning to buy a VW Golf mk 1.9tdi. Is the TDI cheaper on fuel?