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  When do I need to change the oil on my Aygo? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo with an automated manual gearbox. The salesman has told me to get the oil changed after a month. I have never heard...
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  Is there a future for diesel cars? 18 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 520d Touring has been 100% reliable over 9 years / 65,000 miles from new - just needed routine servicing and a battery. I've been planning to replace...
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  Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? I have been a keen user of cruise control for many years and it is the only extra I ever have installed...
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  Is swapping from petrol to diesel a good move? 25 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am on the cusp of trading in a 2016 TSI VolkswagenTiguan (Mk2) for a 2018 TDI Volkswagen Touareg (Mk3). Putting the cash differential to one side (the...
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  Can you recommend a good, 17-inch summer tyre? 22 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a good all-around, summer tyre for my Honda Civic? Tyre size is 225\45\17.
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  Can you recommend an economical 4x4 for £3000? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The wife and I have decided to consolidate our cars. We have a sporty car for the summer but we now want a car that can be used for long journeys and can...
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  What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines?
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  Our car won't start and no one seems to know why? 5 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford Galaxy and it has just stopped starting. It is currently sitting at our local Ford garage who have run two diagnostic tests - one mechanical...
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  How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for...
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  Should I buy a BMW i3 with range extender to reduce my fuel bill for a longer commute? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0d M Sport with 31,000 miles and I average 48 - 50mpg on my 50 mile round trip commute. I'm about to relocate due...
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  Replacing VW Polo Bluemotion - what petrol hatch would you recommend? 14 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion with a petrol, low-emissions, five-door hatchback or city car that has some energy to tackle local hilly...
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  Honda Jazz 1.4 EX CVT -excessive petrol consumption 5 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Disappointed with petrol consumption. Admittedly we use car for short journeys, 5-7 miles. Onboard computer gives petrol consumption 38.5 mpg but based...
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  Need a BMW 5 Series replacement - any suggestions? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a manual BMW 520D SE since new in August 2006. I have been delighted with the car but would like to replace with something of equal quality...
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  What is causing my Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel to smoke under acceleration? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 diesel automatic estate. It has done 115,000 miles and I now use mainly Shell V-Power or other brand fuel, but I have been...
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  Where can I get a new fuel tank for my rare Mitsubishi Sigma? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1993 Mitsubishi Sigma 3-litre estate for 15 years and now there are only about six left in England. Unfortunately the petrol tank has given...
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  Misfuelled my Hyundai i30 diesel with petrol - should I drain the tank? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I got distracted this morning and put just over two litres of V-Power petrol into my Hyundai i30 diesel before I realised. There was already about a quarter...
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  What used estate/mpv; diesel or petrol would you recommend? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a large estate/mpv for daily commute of 26 miles round trip the majority of which is on motorway/dual carriageway. Fuel economy, yet...
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  Ford Focus fuel economy problems. 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Focus 1.6 TDCI 110 DPF with 89,000miles. Got it eight months ago when it had 82,000 and was fantastic until recently when I noticed a drop...
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  Should cars advertised with green credentials be advertised with laboratory fuel economy figures? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your reply "Juke bucks jury" you highlight the discrepancy between laboratory fuel economy results and reality. The example showed an 80 per cent higher...
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  Which economical car for 15,000 miles per year mixed driving? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the countryside and drive 250 miles a week to the office and back, mostly on B-roads, and also use the car for the usual things, including travelling...