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  Why is my 2001 Vauxhall Corsa turning itself off? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my 2001 Vauxhall Corsa when the engine is cold, everything works, but once my engine has heated up the engine turns off! I try to start the...
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  Which medium diesel 4x4 will give 40mpg or more? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 1997 Subaru Legacy which is in need of replacement. We'd have another for its all-round ability, but the fuel consumption of the petrol models...
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  I have 90 litres of 10-year-old unleaded. Can I use it in my car? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have approximately 80-90 litres of unleaded petrol which is 10 to 12 years old. It is clean and stored in approved marine petrol tanks. Can I use it...
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  Hope dashed 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Ford Focus and the dashboard has just failed - speedo, temp gauge, fuel gauge etc. A local auto electrician has advised that this is a known...
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  My kinda gal 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just taken delivery of a 2008 BMW 535d Touring with only 600 miles on the clock. The consumption readout says 30mpg at 60-70 mph on the motorway....
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  Unperturboed 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a March 2003 BMW 320d. I saw in your car by car breakdown entry on BMW 3-series E46, that 320d prior to October 2003 are prone to...
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  What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a...
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  2004 C3 guzzling fuel and running high revs 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C3, which I've had since new, she's a 1.4 petrol (Desire Model) Within the first couple of years I had major issues with the fuel...
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  Why doesn't my Hyundai ix35 achieve anywhere near its quoted mpg figure? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai ix35 4wd diesel manual at the end of October. We are delighted with the car except for its fuel consumption. When we first had it and...
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  Electric shock 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There is a lot of talk and action regarding the future of electric/hybrid cars as if this technology is going to save the world. To my mind, pure electric...
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  A Polo count-down 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling....
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  Are all-season tyres worth the extra cost? 14 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT Ateca tyres (215/55/R17 94V) are down to 4mm and will be replaced in the next couple of months. Are all-season tyres worth investing in considering...
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  Citroen C8 losing power 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Citroen C8 2.2 diesel (2008 model) has developed an intermittent loss of power, which triggers the engine management light to activate and a DPF filter...
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  How can I reduce my fuel usage in my Ford C-Max? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tied into a finance deal for the next 18 months because I got a really bad deal, because of bad credit rating. Since then I've managed to get a new...
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  What motorhomes get the best mpg? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What motorhomes see the best fuel economy?
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  What's the most economical hybrid SUV? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested to know which hybrid SUV has the best MPG?
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  Will a plug-in hybrid save me money if I use it as an EV? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MG HS PHEV. With energy prices being as high as they are right now, is it best to use it on electric power on a daily basis or will it be cheaper...
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  Audi A6 vs BMW 5 - which is the better used buy? 14 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a large used car. I've narrowed my choices to a 2017 Audi A6 or a 2016 BMW 530d. Similar miles and price. Which car would you choose?
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  Do cars lose power as they get older? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do cars lose power over time? For example, would a 10 year old BMW 3 Series with average mileage lose much power if serviced and maintained well?
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  Why is my Citroen C3 losing power? 22 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Any idea why my Citroen C3 is losing power? Recently, it's started to struggle to accelerate up hills in fourth and fifth gear.