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  Could you recommend a 7 seat, economical car for £12,000? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs...
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  How important is it to use super unleaded fuel if recommended by a manufacturer? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 9 month old third generation Honda Jazz SE. The manual recommends the use of 95RON super unleaded petrol. Will I damage the engine...
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  What tyres should I use on my Mazda CX5? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have 17-inch rims on my 2015 Mazda CX5 and still have a very choppy ride on many A roads and all B class.
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  Buying a Ford Focus diesel - what should I look out for? 27 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am wanting to buy a 3/4 year old Ford Focus Estate and seem to have found a 2013 one, but the mileage is quite high at 100,000. Would this be a problem...
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  Car failed MoT at one garage but passed at another? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My son's car failed its MoT at one garage who said it would cost between £500 and £1000 to pass. They asked for £60 for a full estimate. He took it somewhere...
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  Buying a used family car with loads of room - suggestions? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for something that will take 3 child seats across the back and has loads of space to take camping gear, cases, etc. Most runs are a few miles,...
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  What's the best estate car for £26k? 5 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The last two estate cars I have owned (for 10 years and eight years respectively) have been Volvo 850 diesel and a Saab 95 diesel. The latter is giving...
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  Which tyres are best for the Jaguar X-Type? 1 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.1 V6 petrol automatic has always been shod with Pirelli P-Zero 225/45 ZR17 and is now nearing a change. As it is never driven above...
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  Starting problem 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an intermittent starting problem with my Jaguar XJS. The petrol pump should run for 10-15 seconds after switching the ignition to prime the system...
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  Buying a used Focus - petrol or diesel? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus. We are advised that the 1.6 diesel is fine for longish journeys, but are concerned that it might give problems...
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  What's the best £5k car for a learner driver? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking into buying a car for her 17 year son to help pass his test and to keep through university. They have £5000 to spend, but don't know...
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  Faulty thermostat on Ford Focus 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I originally had a coolant leak, which the garage said was a faulty thermostat, which they since changed. The garage has had it in four times now and still...
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  Why does my Peugeot 807 keep stalling? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 2.0-litre petrol automatic Peugeot 807. It runs well and when plugged into a diagnostic machine there are no faults or issues. However,...
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  Best Option Between Two Models 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth paying the extra for a 1.5T EcoBoost petrol (150PS) as opposed to the more popular 1.0T EcoBoost petrol (125PS)? I drive lots of short journeys...
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  When does Citroen C5 production stop? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was going to change my Citroen C5 Estate for a new Skoda Superb Estate, an Audi A4/A6 Avant or a Volvo Estate. After test driving all the options I have...
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  What is the emissions situation on larger and thirstier diesel engines? 25 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  With all the current hype about diesel cars, the fact that all commercial transport is oil fuelled seems to have been overlooked. What is the emissions...
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  Ford Focus misfire 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus has a misfire during warm up and at some other infrequent times. No dashboard lights showing. First diagnostic showed no fault. ECU temperature...
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  Should we all buy a petrol or hybrid? 10 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  With improvements in DPF technology as in Mazda skyactiv and 1.6 Renault/Nissan diesel, do you think this has only solved one problem of many in modern...
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  Is it possible to fit a rear diff incorrectly? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible for a garage to fit a rear diff incorrectly? Our Land Rover Freelander (1997) went in a couple of months ago and has not been the same since....
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  Coolant problem with Vauxhall Vectra 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2005 Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel, which dumps the coolant out of the overflow tank every time I drive it. Also the temp gauge...