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  Should I use third gear to control my speed in a 30mph limit zone? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I sat in a 'speed awareness course' yesterday for three hours. They told me that sticking to third gear would help speed control in a 30mph area. They...
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  Why does my car intermittently lose power? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo loses power for a minute or so, intermittently, and then seems to recover for a while before it happens again. What could the...
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  Smokey start up in my BMW - why? 20 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  There's always lots of smoke (blue/white) on a cold start up, once warm it disappears completely. Any ideas?
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  Should I add injector cleaning fluid to my BMW 5 Series? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I add injector cleaning fluid to my 2007 BMW 525d diesel engine?
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  Which cheap small car? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car with the following requirements: economical on fuel (running round Cornwall), reliable, small, and under £10k. What is best?
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  Fuel consumption in winter 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi can you tell me if diesel engines use more diesel in the cold weather? My economy has dropped from 55mpg in the warm weather To 46-47 Mpg in the winter.
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  Does the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe have a DPF? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe 2.2-litre has a particulate filter and, if so, might this be a problem?
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  Why does my Ford Mondeo 'splutter' when accelerating in higher gears? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo mk2 2.0-litre estate 'splutters' when trying to accelerate in higher gears. It will sometimes take a while to start in mornings as if starved...
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  Cap yearn 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  With the ever-increasing price of fuel I am more than ever aware that Honda sold me a new Jazz without a locking petrol cap.
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  Are there any advantages to declaring my classic car SORN for the winter in terms of road tax and insurance? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Convertible Mk2 for a couple of years now and have enjoyed driving it in good spells of weather. Is there any advantage...
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  Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light...
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  I replaced my diesel Octavia with a petrol Avensis and have saved a lot of money. 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your correspondent RY of Peterborough's comments about diesel engines. After 10 years of driving new and nearly new Volkswagen Group...
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  Delivery amounts at the pumps 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is a question to you and your readers. I have noticed recently that it seems to be impossible to put the desired amount (by price) of diesel into...
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  Can you improve your fuel economy by changing your driving style? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I suppose it's fair to say that all the EU fuel efficiency tests are carried out in the way described on the car fuel data glossary at www.directgov.co.uk...
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  SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive Fuel consumption - Only achieving 50mpg when should expect more than 80mpg 25 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having easily achieved the government mpg figures for various vehicles from new (petrol and diesel small and large), I was confident that I could expect...
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  Uplifting thought 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a fairly well seasoned motor trader of some seventeen years now I read your Saturday column with eager interest. Two points really, in the main it never...
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  What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so...
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  Switching from EV to hybrid or diesel - what should I buy? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a Nissan Leaf owner for five years and it's absolutely fantastic for local driving but as soon as I go further afield I can't be sure I will...
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  Should I get diesel, petrol or hybrid for my next car? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. We bought the car due to its ability to carry large loads, comfort on long journeys and fuel economy....
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  Fuel Lines 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get Injector Fuel Lines made for an Audi 100 Quattro 2226cc 1988?