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  Pairing an iPhone with a newer car 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot pair my iPhone 4S with the phone system in my 3 year old (59 plate) Tiguan. The local VW dealer advises that the bluetooth module will have to...
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  Polo or Clio? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I’m a 30 year old male looking at purchasing a 2010 VW polo SE 1.2 70ps (10-20k mileage) £8-9k, or a 2009/10 1.2 16V Clio i-Music or 1.2 TCE Clio dynamique...
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  What car for £12000 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is: 1. Space for golf clubs and trolley. 2. A superb drive. 3. Up to 10 year longevity. Desirable...
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  Has the tax exemption for historic vehicles been amended? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Has there been any movement to amend the current cut-off for the tax exemption for historic vehicles?
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  Turbo blown on a car bought two months ago - who covers costs? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 09 plate Audi A4 TDI two months ago from a non Audi garage but the turbo has blown already. The one thing that isn't covered by the warranty....
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  Jazz, Civic or Passat automatic? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Trying to decide between 1. Civic automatic(02-05), 2. Jazz automatic(03-07), 3. Passat automatic(05+). Which is the most reliable gearbox? The Jazz...
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  Is my cam belt due a change? 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Volvo S80 2.0T Manual is nearly 7 years old and has done 61,000 trouble free miles. It is a lovely car to drive, especailly on long journeys. It...
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  Chipping an Omega 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Vauxhall Omege Elite estate with the 2.5tdi (sourced from) BMW 6 cylinder Turbodiesel engine . Although this is a good engine (in a BMW...
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  Shall I buy an S-Class 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing. I have a budget...
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  Branded or unbranded? 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Budget tyres can cost more than 50% less than branded tyres. Tyre salesmen say that they are made to exactly the same spec as branded tyres so why pay...
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  Whistling turbo 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Freelander is nearly 3-years-old and we have recently noticed a whistling noise which our local Land Rover dealer has diagnosed as a bearing...
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  I want to buy a used Porsche Boxster - should I have it checked by a Porsche mechanic or the AA? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a five-year-old Porsche Boxster from an independent motor trader. Would you recommend the vehicle be checked by an approved Porsche...
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  Does my Renault Clio need a timing belt replacement? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have bought a Renault Clio with a full service history. Renault recommendations are that it is changed at five years or 72,000 miles, whichever is earlier....
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  Which diesel engine is best in the Citroen Picasso? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Citroen Picasso diesel. I would like the version that has the most powerful and reliable engine out of the 1.6HDI and 2.0HDI....
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  My 25-year-old son wants a Golf TD GTi - what else could he consider? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son, aged 25, is interested in buying a secondhand Golf TD GTi. His budget is about £14,000. Can you suggest any alternatives that would give him the...
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  Pull (with) the other one? 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine uses his 10-year-old Focus 2.0 petrol to tow a Bailey 460/2 caravan that weighs just over 1 ton. He is now interested in buying a 1.6...
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  Up in the air 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearly 78 years old and have owned a number of SAAB convertibles over the years and think they are super cars. However, I have now developed a slightly...
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  Scenic it all before? 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wishes to replace her Scenic for a similar-sized car that must be reliable. The Scenic has recently had numerous 'electrical' problems. The...
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  All torque and no action 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There are a good number of three-year-old C5 and 407 estates on the market at what seems a good price. Many of them have the 1.6 HDI engine. Aren't these...
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  Sea-Max 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just written off my 2004/54 Ford C-Max with floodwater. I’m waiting for an insurance offer. I found the C-Max good because of excellent mpg, but would...