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  Golf stalls when coming to a stop 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf (100,000 miles) goes through stages of just cutting out as I stop (at lights, roundabouts, parking, etc). It happily restarts. This happens about...
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  What family car? 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have approx £11k to spend on family car, ideally an estate or MPV, something safe for the kids with good MPG and a capable load lugger too. I like...
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  Golden for oldies 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle...
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  Problems with a BMW 320d 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading through the good and bad reviews regarding the BMW Coupe 320 Diesel year 2007-2009. I noticed that it has been advised that there...
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  Which fuel? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be picking up a brand new Skoda Fabia vRS. Is there any risk filling it up with Shell V-Power right from its near-empty state upon collection?...
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  Negotiating a discount 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What deals should I reasonably expect to get from a main dealer when buying a brand new car ? For example, % reduction off the asking price, accessories...
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  Diescision time 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are close to buying a Honda CR-V auto but can’t decide between petrol or diesel. We only do approx 12,000 miles per year so not sure it’s worth getting...
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  Why is my Skoda Fabia Greenline II returning worse mpg than the Fabia Greenline I I had previously? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia Greenline II estate, having run a Greenline I estate for nearly three years and easily achieved the stated combined...
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  The Someday Smut 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what a particulate filter does and why and how often they need replacing?
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  Excesive brake wear 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised...
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  buying a decent sized 4x4 with good economy 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have three young children who require car seats. We live up a farm track, so need a decent off roader and we also drive a daily 30 mile commute to schools. Fuel...
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  Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which...
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  Is it safe to drive my Hyundai Getz to the dealer with the 'Malfunction' light on? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3-year-old Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. The 'Malfunction' light is occasionally coming on and when I accelerate the power is "lumpy". The handbook...
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  Car for partly disabled driver 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law is partly disabled with spine problems that cause left foot drop. She currently has an ex-mobility 06 plate Nissan Micra automatic which...
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  Should I switch on my Ford Mondeo's heated windscreen and rear window to improve engine braking? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Although my Ford Mondeo has a traction control switch to assist roadholding in icy conditions, I have found as an additional measure, when driving on particularly...
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  How do I set the pump timing on my Mitsubishi Shogun? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me please how to set up the pump timing on a 2.8 Mitsubishi Shogun turbodiesel? I put a new pump seal in today and I got the timing wrong.
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  Which are the best tyres for my 1998 Audi A6 Avant? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 1998 Audi A6 quattro Avant which has done 142,000 miles, and is by far the best car I have owned. It has just had a new MOT, and an advisory...
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  Which 4x4 for good fuel economy, reliability and space? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering purchasing a 4x4 for our growing family but are not sure of the best option. Our budget is £16,000 and we are considering the Land Rover...
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  Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or...
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  Why is my Audi A4 hesitating under acceleration? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 TDI. When I put the boot down in second or third gear between 1000 and 2000 revs, the engine splutters as the turbo is working. It's...