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  What's the best family hatchback? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Mazda 3 (2004). I do 10,000 miles per year, which averages about 50% on motorways. I'm retired and would like to keep the car for...
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty)...
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  Which small second car should I buy? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second...
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  What pressure for winter tyres? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65...
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  Buying a second hand car for £6k- what would you recommend? 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 24,000 miles a year mostly on motorway and usually queuing in traffic. I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol which I drove into...
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  Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000...
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  Replacing a Renault Modus - what should I buy? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new...
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  BMW 3 Series or Audi A3? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the process of buying a used car and have been offered a 2013 BMW 320d for £26,850, with leather, sat nav and 6000 miles on the clock. Do you think...
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  Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend?
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  Will the Porsche Cayenne stop-start system damage the battery or DPF? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all...
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  Selling an old Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or not? 18 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to sell my 2006 Ford Mondeo, but cannot work out if it is worth fixing. It runs really well and has 80,000 on the clock. Problems are some scratches,...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda CR-V? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties...
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  Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)...
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  What's causing the poor ride in my Mercedes Viano? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A terrible ride quality is spoiling life with my otherwise excellent 2006 Mercedes Viano 2.2 Ambiente. It's running on 225/60/16 tyres on standard 16-inch...
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  Will the Citroen Xantia ever become a classic? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I noted in an article in the newspaper that the Citroen XM was becoming a modern classic. I currently have a 2000 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi, which runs well...
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  Does the Mini have any DPF issues? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has bought a 2012 Mini Countryman with a diesel engine. She does about 3000 miles a year on local trips; what problems can she anticipate with...
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  Why is the Nissan Juke so popular? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over the last six months or so I have seen increasing numbers of the Nissan Juke. I consider it is without doubt one of the more ugly and unappealing cars...
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  Which used car is best for £4000? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run,...
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  Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected...
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  Should I run a Jaguar XK Portfolio V8 on 19- or 20-inch wheels? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a regular, indeed avid reader of your column and aware that you have views about the wheel size on cars. I am contemplating buying a fairly recent...