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  Buying a crossover- which car has the best longevity? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My preference is to buy a new/newish crossover style car and I like the Nissan Qashqai, but i have been advised that being a Nissan, it will run into problems...
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  Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort...
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  Low mileage Polo - what should I check? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Volkswagen Polo Match with low mileage but first registered in 2008. It currently has 3500 miles and has been used by an elderly...
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  Is idling good for a diesel engine? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't owned a diesel car before, but last week bought a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TDI. A friend advises that I should let this car (with 1200 miles on the clock)...
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  Why do new cars always have their headlights on? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in...
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  When to replace a diesel car 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current...
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  Need a quick hatchback - any suggestions? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After a run of fairly fast cars I am looking to buy a Golf sized vehicle. Do you have any wisdom on what is the minimum power you would feel happy with?...
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  What's the best car for the elderly? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents need a new car. They have £7000 to spend and want a decent car that will do 60mpg. They do mostly short journeys, so only an older diesel...
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  Will new tyres gives my Astra a softer ride? 23 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra (2011) SRi 2.0 CDTi running on 225-50-R17 tyres and the only complaint I have with the car is it's very firm ride. As the front...
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  BMW 730 head gasket failure 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 730 petrol manual. A few weeks ago the engine warning light came on, relating to the MAF sensor. The car seemed to drive fine, so I ignored...
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  I need a small car with all of the following: 31 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small petrol hatchback with a chain driven camshaft, a full size alloy spare wheel and a decent toolkit with a spider wheel wrench and...
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  Which all-weather tyres are best for the Insignia? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia Elite, which comes with 245/45/R18 wheels as standard. I'd like to fit all-season tyres as I've used these before...
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  BMW X1 suffering Xenon problems 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a new BMW X1 five months ago with Xenon headlamps. Now that the nights are drawing in she is getting headlamp flashes from oncoming vehicles...
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  How can I return my car's paintwork? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a 2010 Toyata Verso. The paintwork looked good in the forecourt with a couple of patches where it seemed as if the surface shine has...
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  What are the correct tyre pressure values for a Citroen C4? 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso and cna't work out the correct tyre pressures. It says on the door panel different pressures for this model...
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  When should I change my car? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very lucky, and have owned my 2006 Ford Mondeo since 6000 miles. Now at 140,000 miles, my only repair has been a reversing light sensor for...
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  Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about...
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  Why is my Astra blowing smoke? 19 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Astra is blowing smoke and the engine management light has come on. I have been told that its the EGR valve. Its been cleaned out properly....
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  Skoda Superb using a lot of oil - is this right? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb estate L&K with a 2.0-litre SI engine and I have just put a pint of oil in the engine after doing just 2800 miles. Is this normal...
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  SEAT Leon - engine warning light is on 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management light showed up on my 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 petrol the other day. The engine has been fluctuating between 700rpm to 1000rpm at idling,...