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  People carrier vs 4x4 in the Highlands? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are a young family with two kids who have recently moved to the Highlands of Scotland. We have a budget of around 8-10k for a second hand car. We...
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  Buying a new small car - can't decide which one! 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my 54 plate clio (which I've loved) for a new supermini with 5 doors. Budget is about £9,500 so have been looking at nearly new cars....
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  Lack of consideration from other drivers 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst no Jackie Stewart I consider myself to be a safe, courteous and generally good driver with over 26 years of unblemished driving and a never-endorsed...
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  Faulty Vectra 1.9 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi 150 bhp. When I'm driving it's not picking up speed, but if I turn the engine off and back on again it will...
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  Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto Gearbox Problem 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto, which has developed a slight shudder at 50/55 mph. In addition to this, if I rest my hand on the selector, I...
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  Insurance prices too hight 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 118d BMW. Lovely car. I am 29, have been driving for 12 years with 9 years no claims. I have 3 points on my license for going thriugh...
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  1999 HDi black smoke on revving 4 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 406 HDi 1999 (90bhp). . It has failed its exhaust emmissions test 4.7 showing and it needs to be below 3.0. There was a lot of black smoke...
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  Replacement for a 530d 29 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2004 530DSE which is high spec and has done 120k. I am soon to retire and will no longer need to cover the distance I previously travelled. I...
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  Family estate for A roads 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for suggestions on purchasing a family estate car that's capable of overtaking on A roads with confidence. We own a Kia Rio 51 plate 1.5 SE...
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  Flawed wheel drive 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We'd welcome your advice on our slightly unusual problem. We live in a remote rural position 3/4 mile down a steepish unmade bridlepath and in winter we...
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  Auris fuel economy 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only...
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  Delayed delivery of Jetta 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On June 9th, 2011, I enquired about purchase of a new Jetta. A couple of weeks later I found a demo Jetta at the same dealer and took a test drive. This...
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  Doesn’t figaro 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Mercedes CLK here in Lancashire and journey down to London. I fancy a small electric car to use in central London. I like the vehicle Andrew...
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  Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When...
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  Focus or Golf? 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to change my motability car and have narrowed down the choice to the new Focus 2.0 Diesel Titanium Powershift and the Golf Match 1.6 diesel DSG....
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  Best way to sell a mid-aged 911 in London 11 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to sell my 1996 plate 911 Targa (993 type). Good condition; 84,000 miles, I suspect it's worth around the low 20k mark. I live in central...
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  Ford Focus warning lights 27 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Five weeks ago the Glow Plug warning light came on when driving my Ford Focus. I stopped the car, turned off the engine, waited a few seconds, then...
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  Shop around for the best deal on a MINI? 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After 13 trouble-free years of owning a Mazda 323, my wife has decided she needs a new car. She went for a test drive in a Mini One 1.6 (Chilli Red)...
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  My Golf has 174,000 miles on the clock and is still going strong 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Golf MKIV GT PDI 130 from my brother-in-law who owned the car for years and bought it with 30k on it. It's now done 174k, mainly...
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  Should my 80-year-old wife replace her 2002 Nissan Micra or just run it into the ground? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 80-year-old wife has a 2002 Nissan Micra, current mileage 10,172 after eight years. Use is almost entirely local (surgery, shopping, visiting friends,...