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  Buying or leasing best option for high milleage? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I do approx 25k miles a year in my Mercedes-Benz C180k (03 reg) and am looking to get a new car. I'm not sure whether to use the Ford privilege discount...
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  Mondeo Wobble/Vibration 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Mondeo that has done 45,000 miles. Recently I have noticed a wobble/virbation in the car when idling only. It seems to smooth out at...
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  Masse hysteria 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, who lives in France, has a problem with her French bought 2005 Toyota RAV-4 D4D 2.0 Litre. It seems the “Volant Bi Masse” has packed up, which...
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  Intergalactic MPV 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a Peugeot 807LX HDI for £5,995. It has done supposedly 31,000 miles, has a full service history, has had one owner and is a 2004 model....
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  Second clutch and DMF burnt out after 3000 miles - is it fair that Ford attribute it to my driving style? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch and flywheel on my Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost (new since September 2015) were burnt out and replaced in November 2016. The dealer and Ford wouldn't...
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  Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
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  What's a good car choice for use as a local taxi? 22 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Which small-medium sized car would you recommend as a local taxi? Hybrids are expensive so I'm thinking a petrol, with no DMF and chain driven. Better...
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  What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should...
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  Audi A1 - how much should a new clutch and DMF cost? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Audi A1 diesel. During a recent service, I was told it needs a new clutch and dual-mass flywheel. I have been experiencing recently that sometimes...
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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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  Stalling Nissan Pathfinder problem 12 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  When the engine is not under load (idling or coasting to a stop) my Pathfnder sometimes cuts out, or very nearly cuts out. When this happens it will not...
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  Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a...
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  Ford Mondeo estate - Petrol or diesel? 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a Ford Mondeo estate. It would be a 3 year old car and he would hope to keep it for around 6 years. He does about 25K per year and...
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  Should I buy a Toyota Urban Cruiser? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly neighbour has offered to sell me his 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD 1.4 deisel. He doesn't drive it anymore and the mileage is only 12,000 and...
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  Looking to replace my Zafira - suggestions? 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a tired Zafira, with a budget of £5K max. Needs to be automatic and have a high driving position. Would prefer seven-seater but...
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  Does the Volvo XC70 diesel have a DPF, dual mass flywheel and EGR? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a 2004-2007 Volvo XC70 automatic diesel. Were these vehicles fitted with DPFs, dual mass flywheels and exhaust gas recirculation...
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  Is the Subaru Legacy too good to be true? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the hunt for an economical diesel estate with good performance. Is there anything that comes close to the performance/mpg/tax band/insurance group...
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  Replacing a well loved Xsara Picasso 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m 66 and 6’10” tall and have run a Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2.0 HDi from 2004, which I love. Everything about it is right for me; however, it is approaching...
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  Buying a Subaru Outback 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have...
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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...