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  is this common for Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS to get a Slipping Clutch at sub 40k miles 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have been told by the Citroen Servicing Agent that the Clutch Slipping on a Citroen C4 2013 EGS Gearbox at under 40k miles is not uncommon and that...
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  New crossover buying advice? 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a predominantly dusty, unpaved or pothole riddled driving environment. We would like to buy a new car that can best handle our rough road conditions....
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  Car could be written off - what do I do? 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance...
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  I fancy a nicer car - what should I get? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Ive just turned 23 but I have had my licence since the age of 18 and now with 2 years no claims discount. I feel after driving my small little round...
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  Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had...
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  Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I...
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  Middle lane hoggers aren't just rude, but also dangerous. 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I believe that people who drive solely in the centre lane do so because they can switch off mentally. They follow the car in front and adjust their speed...
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  We'd like to replace our underpowered Fiesta with a 1.4-litre Punto - do you have any advice? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having had two 5-door 1242cc Fiat Puntos and loved them, we then PX’d for a Ford Fiesta 1242cc Style almost three years ago. We have been disappointed...
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  Rebuilt classic engine failed - who is to blame? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a new engine built for my beloved classic Golf by a specialist who has been trading for 20 yrs and are known in Volkswagen circles. It was shipped...
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  Why was I convicted of failing to stop for an accident? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last autumn I joined the A5 from a minor road at a busy large roundabout with five exits. As I left the roundabout I felt the slightest bump on my nearside....
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  Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my...
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  Execs and the city 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005/54 Volvo XC90 Executive with 100,000 miles on the clock, having owned if for the past 4 years. We have a family of 5 (+dog) so the space...
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  I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there...
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  What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for...
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  We are receiving demands relating to a driver wrongly registered at our address - what can we do? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  About the middle of 2010, we received a letter addressed to a Mr Alan Thompson at our address. We are the first owners of a new house, which was built...
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  Disastra zone 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My husband's trusty and very ancient Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic has finally given up the ghost and he needs to replace it quickly with a very reliable...
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  Should I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with a Honda CR-V for better performance in snow? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Elegance saloon. The car has done just over 80,000 miles and is in excellent condition. During the past two...
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  Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed...
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  Why do you recommend disabling the ESP when driving in snow and ice? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read with interest your reply to JG, Fleet, regarding the switching off of ESP in snow and ice. I own a rear-wheel drive Lexus IS 250 automatic,...
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  Can you recommend a fun convertible for commuting and weekend drives? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family with two family cars. We are looking to replace the second car, an ageing Vauxhall Vectra, with something more fun. This would primarily...