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  British made family car needed. 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My family and I are looking to buy a new car. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and would like something of a similar size. We want a British built car which...
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  Battery life 23 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one...
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  Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
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  What's wrong with my Hyundai Getz? 27 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. Recently since filling up I’ve noticed some differences. Although I rate the fuel to the issue, it didn’t happen...
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  Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
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  Can you recommend a car with high seats and comfort? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We need a high seated car due to back problems. We have looked at Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4, Nissan Qashqai, Volvo XC60 and Kia Sportage but there are so...
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  Should I buy a diesel ever again? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A recent Channel 4 documentary questioned whether government policy towards diesels had been misguided because of the health risk posed by noxious pollutatants...
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  Which classic should I buy for fun and investment? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to buy a Mercedes-Benz W129 for occasional use and as an investment or at least to avoid depreciation, either an SL 500 or 600 from the period...
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  Getting a non-runner Transit back on the road 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel as a non-runner. It has got too much oil in it and looks like it has had oil in the header tank too. I...
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  Which economical diesel for £7500? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel...
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  Best used 4x4? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've decided that my next vehicle will be a 4x4. I need it for everyday driving with mainly short journeys, therefore, I think it should have a petrol...
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  Oil level rise in BMW 3 Series 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 3 Series 320D 2008 (72,000 miles) has just shown an increase in the oil level over the maximum. This is on the car's computer and not the dipstick...
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  Erratic temp gauge - should I be concerned? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 MG ZT-T diesel with 69,000 miles - up to the last 3000 miles the needle on the engine temp has always stayed at the half way bar on the gauge...
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  E10 petrol - will it damage my modern classics? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m concerned about the introduction of E10 (petrol) and the impact it will have on my 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1988 Porsche 944 Lux Auto. Is there anything...
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  Can you suggest what might improve the fuel consumption on my '06 Honda Jazz? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest what might improve the 33 miles per gallon I'm getting with my '06 Honda Jazz, 1.4, purchased 12 months ago. True I only do fairly local...
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  Company car options - Mercedes or BMW? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm coming up to picking my next company car and have (probably) narrowed it down to the facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class 250CDI (auto box with AMG kit)...
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  Have you noticed a rising oil level in the Mazda 6 due to a DPF fault? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the...
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  Why did Royal Mail buy Fiat diesel vans with DPFs? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My postman tells me that Royal Mail recently took delivery of new Fiat vans fitted with diesel particulate filters. Now postal workers on suburban stop-start...
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  Why are the 2003 and 2009 Avensis fuel economy rates so similar? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Your real mpg lists at www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg make very interesting reading. I note that the real mpg values for the 2003 Avensis and the 2009 Avensis...
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  Why is our Renault Scenic averaging only 26mpg? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2002 Renault Scenic 1.6 automatic has clocked exactly 45,000 miles. On a recent motorway journey of 150 miles I decided to check the economy and was...