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  Very pleased with LV Insurance. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 69 years old and drive a RAV4, insured with LV. My renewal quote was 7.5 per cent lower than last year's premium. Prior to renewal I rang LV to inform...
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  Looking for a new car similar to an Audi A3 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to trade in my ix35 4wd for a smaller estate. The A3 Sportback has my wifes vote but are there any better alternatives. It would be a diesel...
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  Renault Clio TCe or dCi? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at swaping my 1.9 130ps MultiJet Fiat Punto for a Renault Clio due to it's high running costs. I am looking at the 1.2 TCe engine or 1.5 dCi...
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  Seen a nearly new Fiesta - is the price good? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm downsizing my current car as I need something a lot more fuel efficient and lower running costs. I really like the Ford Fiesta and have seen a 11 plate...
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  Buying a people carrier . 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car that can carry 6 adults comfortably . Preferably a 7 seater . 2 of the adults are pensioners so they battle to get ionto low lying cars ....
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  How long should catalytic converters last? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 35,000 miles and four years I have had to replace my catalytic converter. I think this part should have lasted longer but Peugeot don't seem interested,...
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  Made in Japan? 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know where I can find the country where a car is made? I am looking for a car officially imported into the UK that is actually made in Japan as...
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  Suitable used high-mileage small car - what would you recommend? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a replacement for my 10 year old Ford Fiesta. I cover around 18,000 miles a year. Need 4/5 seats. Relatively cheap to run, but reliable....
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  Do I need to replace my cam belt? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Saab is due its annual service - 4 years. According to the service schedule it is due a timing belt change at 72,000 miles / 4 years. My car...
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  ESP failure on my Touran 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Volkswagen Touran with 93,000 miles on the clock. The ESP lights have come on and also the engine still runs after taking out the key. I...
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  Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos...
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  £3,000 car for 18 year old 7 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old grandson passed his test last year. In April I will be buying him a small car. It needs to have low insurance, low VED and be economical...
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  Reduced Focus fuel economy 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec which I have had since April 2011. I have consistently managed 54-55mpg. However since the car had a major service...
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  What jack for changing wheels? 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth investing in a proper trolley or bottle jack and a torque wrench for swapping between winter and summer wheels? Or is the mini jack and tyre...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  What car for my varied needs? 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and an annual journey to the Black Forest in Germany. I thought...
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  Fuel leak in a Movano 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 2.2 DTI Movano. It has fuel leaking from a pipe behind the engine which looks like some kind of leak off. Does anybody know what the...
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  Hesitant Mazda 323F 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mazda 323F 1.5 Lxi with 65,000 miles on the clock. It runs well with the exception of an occasional flat spot/hesitation when accelerating...
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  Vauxhall Curser 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa Design 1400 automatic. We like the car but we are not happy with the fuel consumption. The manual says it should...
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  Changing to a crossover 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an Audi A4 TDI 130SE (2002 owned from new) and do approx 14K per year, I am thinking of an SUV with higher driving position, but not a full-sized...