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  Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate...
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  Mercedes C200 CDI - loss of power 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C200 CDI last year from a car supermarket in Sheffield. It has covered 46,000 miles and was serviced by the manufacturer...
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  Is there any way of addressing my Polo's hesitancy after braking? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I too, own a Volkswagen Polo with the DSG auto gearbox. I love the car in every respect except for the peculiar hesitancy it has after you apply the brakes,...
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  Are manufacturer's quoted mpg figures accurate? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 1.4 Vauxhall Meriva which ticked all my boxes, including a miles per gallon claim of 47. Having tested it over the first 1500 miles...
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  Lumpy acceleration in a Subaru Forester 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I love my new Subaru but occasionally the acceleration feels stuttery, it's not smooth. Usually on the first acceleration of the day. I am careful not...
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  Should both petrol and diesel turbo engines be idled after use? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Further to your advice on turbo cooling by idling the engine for some time after use, is the advice equally true for diesel and petrol engines? I have...
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  i30 or used Golf? 22 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am weighing up whether to buy a 2nd hand (upto 2 year old) Golf 140 GT TDi (maybe Bluemotion Tech) or a new i30 1.6D 126hp Bluedrive (through Drive the...
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  Sell or keep? 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought 53 plate Ford Mondeo TDCI 130 in March this year and now see why they are called money pits on some forums! New pads and discs when I first got...
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  Does my Volkswagen Passat DSG have a dual mass flywheel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel with DSG gearbox. I believe that you have suggested that there is less likelihood of damage to a DMF with an automatic...
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  I'm very pleased with my new C-Max diesel, which drives superbly. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed to a new C-Max 5-seat 1.6 diesel. This is my first diesel and I am grateful for several tips via your column, particularly the...
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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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  How effective are LPG conversions on Range Rovers? 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying 1998 Range Rover 4.0L Dual Fuel. What questions should I ask and what things should I look out for? Are there any obvious problems...
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  How can I stop my Honda Civic hesitating under acceleration? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i ES, and have owned it for a week. I commute 40 miles a day to my workplace and, in an effort to keep fuel...
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  What should I offer for this low mileage 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E at a local garage. It's only done 20,000 miles and looks spotless, with no visible defects or rust. I've known...
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  Fuellish behaviour 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you about a year ago querying why diesel in the UK was about 10p per litre more expensive than most places I had travelled to In Europe and...
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  Loyal flush? 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 40k mile Vauxhall Meriva has just been serviced by the main dealer who, without asking, added some substance to the petrol and engine oil and called...
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  Keep your air on 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please settle a matter that has been the subject of much debate between me and fellow motorists. What is the penalty in power and fuel economy...
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  Why don't you recommend more EVs to your readers? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I just read the reply for a user who described the perfect case for an EV, yet you recommended something that burns fuel: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/161598/should-i-buy-a-hybrid-or-electric-car- The...
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  I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old...
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  What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep...