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  Which diesel car for economical long-range commuting? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 150 miles a day, mainly on the M25. I need a car that is very economical on fuel, with minimal annual tax, petrol or diesel costs, for my use...
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  A car for £5000-6000. What do you suggest? 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small second hand car, budget up to £6000. I have test driven a petrol Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I have also considered the 2006 onwards...
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  'Chipping' a Golf Plus? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted...
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  New or old i30? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just done a test drive on a brand new Hyundai i30 1.4 petrol and it was extremely good. However, considering my budget is about £10,000 (with finance)...
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  Proton Jumbuck starting issues 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Proton Jumbuck that now has a statring problem. The key fob fell apart and after putting it back together it now won't start. If you turn key...
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  What do you think of the Mazda Bongo? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter needs a car to ferry her four young children to school and to travel to see us in the school holidays. I have been offered a 2.5-litre Mazda...
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  Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have...
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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  What new or pre-reg car for £6k? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small new or pre-reg car for around the £6k mark. I ride my motorcycle most of the year, but require a car for work. Requirements are:...
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  BMW servicing - is all of this required? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my BMW for 6 years and it has done just less than 35,000 miles. Based on time rather than mileage I have had the car serviced every two years...
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  Vauxhall Zafira does not start after front end crash 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 1.6 petrol Zafira. It was in a front end smash and since then it has not run properly and now does not start at all. After I had the front...
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  Regenerating my DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember you saying that if there is a period of low speed, short journeys the engine should be run at 2000revs+ for a period of 15 minutes each...
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  V-Power petrol - should I switch? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a regular reader of your column, I note that you frequently recommend Shell V power as the best petrol for it's performance enhancing & engine cleaning...
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  Volvo XC90 Polestar upgrade - worth it? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo XC90 D5, Model Year 2010 (PS185), which is just 2 years old and about to have a service. I'm really pleased with it, but one drawback...
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  Keeping a diesel car at its best 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a diesel car two-years ago because I like the high torque/low rev style of driving and the fuel economy (54 mpg average). I now realise that this...
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  Trying to find the ideal 4x4 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you would be able to recommend a 4x4. We did look at a pick up like the L200, HiLux or Rodeo but we need the towing capacity to...
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  EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year...
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  Medium sized old cars 12 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Am constrained by budget and looking to buy a medium size car about 10 years old to drive 6000 miles a year. Hatchback petrol to seat 4 adults. Am...
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  Limping Vectra 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought this car for my wife about 6mths ago and when we first got it every month or so the spanner light comes on and it goes into limp mode, once you...
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  Focus TDCi won't start 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Was driving home when my car juddered to a stop & cut out. Have had the Cam & crank sensors changed & a new fuel filter. There is pressure at the injectors...