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  Audi A4 emissions fix - will it impact performance? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three year old Audi A4 with the 2.0-litre TDI engine. As with all owners, I have been contacted by Audi to have a software update made to my car...
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  How can I tell when the DPF regen cycle has completed? 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Recently a warning light came has come on, stating that the oil level is too high. A local mechanic...
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  Why won't my Kia Picanto start? 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Picanto has developed an intermittent starting problem. It has had two new crankshaft sensors in the last six months. The sensor was initially...
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  Need a car for a once a week commute? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable commuter car for a once per week Fri/Sun commute of 240 miles via A-roads. I've been looking at estates due to the need to cart...
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  Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model...
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  Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you...
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  Heavy clutch on Toyota RAV4 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a (2000) Toyota RAV4 with 93,000 miles on the clock. The clutch is very heavy, biting as soon as you take your foot off of it. Pulling...
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  Jaguar XJ - X350 - petrol or diesel? 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying Jaguar XJ - X350 model. I drive about 250 miles per week, and wondered if the diesel made sense, or if the 3.0-litre V6 would be more...
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  Excessive road noise on BMW X1 - how can I fix it? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with...
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  winter tyres in warm weather 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Good morning A month ago I changed to winter tyres. Since then the temperature has hardly dropped below 12 and has often exceeded it when, for winter...
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  Diesel or petrol? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving a BMW 520D manual 57 registration for about 14000 miles per year, 80% in heavy traffic (A406).Very good car but I have problems with the DPF....
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  A3 Cabriolet or BMW 2 Series Convertible - what would you recommend? 9 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hoping to buy nearly new Audi A3 Cabriolet or BMW 2 Series, up to 6000 miles. Always had manual cars before, but leaning towards automatic, now sure on...
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  Forthcoming plug-in hybrids - can you recommend them? 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew has a BMW 520d company car plus fuel card and approaching change time has calculated at his mileage a plug-in hybrid will save him £5k pa in...
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  Buying a car for retirement 18 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to retire soon and looking for a car that has good build quality, reliability and very low cabin noise. I have £12-15k to spend and the Lexus IS...
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  DPF Problem 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed...
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  Buying a smallish estate with style and performance 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife fancies a MINI Countryman but I think it might be a bit small to cope with our dog and ever growing grandchildren with luggage etc. I think a Honda...
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  Mini Cooper D looses all power at high revs 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2008 Mini Cooper D. I do not usually drive hard but on 2 occasions now after running at low speeds waiting to overtake and then using full throttle...
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  Buying a Ford Fusion - anything we should know? 27 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has just been offered a 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 automatic with 50,000 miles on the clock for £2800. Are these cars good? Is this a good price? Her...
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  Black smoke from Mercedes C200 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mercedes-Benz C200 2010 model.It has 400,000KM and lately I noticed the following: When i start the car, it works at around 800rpm. When...
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  Are diesel Volvos problematic? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that generally you have been warning users off diesels, with problematic DPFS and EGRS. However, we are considering a new Volvo XC60 D4 Geartronic...