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  Buying my first UK car 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car in the UK (Northern Ireland), I would prefer to buy second hand and can spend around £5000. I work as a vet so will be...
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  What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no...
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  Replacement for C3 with space in the back 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my Citreon C3, but currently squeeze 5 bales of hay into it every weekend for my horses. I have always wanted a pick-up...
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  What Tyres do you recommend for a Volvo V70? 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 (last of the old shape) Volvo V70 sport with 17” wheels. Although a ‘sport’ model, I’m a steady driver that doesn’t need to corner hard...
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  Should I use V-Power diesel in my Volvo V70 to avoid DPF problems? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if I am less likely to have particulate filter problems this winter if I always use Shell V-Power diesel in my new Volvo V70 2 litre D3?
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  Can I suggest your readers buy their winter tyres and steel wheels from the Continent? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Before any of your readers blow £700 plus on a set of winter tyres, please note that I have just bought a set for my wife's MINI Cooper in Luxembourg fitted...
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  Golf losing power 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 6 year old Golf started to lose power going uphill on a long drive today, that is to say I was pressing the pedal but no acceleration was forthcoming. Thereafter,...
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  The Third Man 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed advice in a recent article on ‘green’ driving to keep in as high a gear as possible (or comfortable). On my recent IAM course I was told not...
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  Buying a new family car 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We live up a very steep country lane and have been snowed in despite autosocks the last few winters because of the ice and compacted snow. For our next...
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  Doctor rates 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to...
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  Buying a new/nearly new diesel car for a long commute? 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a more fuel efficient car, as I have a long commute to work of 350 miles per week. I am thinking of a diesel, with a reasonable engine size....
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  Gas trick influencer 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to retire and would like to reduce running costs on my 60,000mile Chrysler 300 CRD. I would like to improve the fuel economy, which at the moment...
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  Whether forecast? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you say what type of air condition makes a petrol/diesel engine more efficient? Cold air, warm, damp, dry - all variables that might affect fuel consumption...
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  Mondeo coil pack. 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 2000 Mondeo has done 102,000 miles and has been excellent throughout. Recently it started to "pink" and struggle to pull away in higher gears without...
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  Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend? 3 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain...
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  It can't be that bad? 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am having to sell my fun and faultless 2000 Golf Cabriolet as I am setting up my own business and need a bigger vehicle. I have a small budget of...
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  Fun second-hand diesel for commute 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a Focus sized, fuel efficient (but with a bit of power) car for my 60 mile round trip commute on mixed roads. I currently use a 2002 Leon Cupra...
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  Buying a new small economical car -what would you recommend? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 11-year-old Astra which is costing too much. I am thinking about a small car which won't cost more than £8000 OTR. Ideally something...
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  citreon saxo wont start after it has been raining 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1.4 Citroen Saxo and I have only one problem with it and that's if it has been raining hard or raining over a long period of time it won't start....
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  Could supermarket fuel have burned my valves out? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had problems with misfiring, loss of power, and red engine management lights coming on on two cars which where filled with unleaded petrol at a...