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  Why is there no acceleration from my BMW 5 Series? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW 525i and there's a problem with the acceleration. The car idles fine with no noticeable odd noises coming from the engine. When I press...
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  Is the lower powered 2.0 TDI powerful enough for a Volkswagen camper van? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Volkswagen Kepler camper van. It comes as standard with a 102PS diesel but is it worth upgrading to a 150PS and if so to consider...
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  Is there a limit to the distance that a thief can drive a car that they have stolen via keyless theft? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a limit to the distance that a thief can drive a car that they have stolen by capturing the keyless code? If so, they would presumably need a...
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  Is a petrol van a viable alternative to diesel? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a second-hand medium sized van (1500kg load) for my business, but as I need an engine with some power should I go for diesel bearing in mind...
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  What's the best Euro 6 engine small van? 2 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  With new laws hitting the south circular in London I'm looking to buy a small van with a Euro 6 engine. What do you suggest?
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  What do you think of the Ford Transit Custom? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's your opinion of the Ford Transit Custom?
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  Our reconditioned engine was faulty and damaged our car - is the supplier responsible for the repair costs? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a reconditioned engine for our Volkswagen Passat Estate TDI online, which came with a two-month guarantee. They delivered it and our mechanic...
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  I put petrol in my diesel van, which was already half full of diesel - what should I do? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  If my van was half full of diesel and I filled it with petrol, would it run for a week?
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  I don't know who was driving when we got a speeding ticket - can I be done for failing to notify the police of the driver? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently received a speeding ticket. However, I don't know whether myself or my wife were driving at the time of the alleged offence. I've told the...
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  Is there a petrol alternative 4x4 to replace my Land Rover Freelander? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander 4x4 diesel, which is used around muddy fields and stables. Is there a petrol alternative which I should look...
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  Can I leave winter tyres on my Audi A2 all year round if it does less than 1000 miles per year? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Audi A2 1.4 TDI SE (purchased as a demonstrator in 2005) has never had its 175/60/R15 tyres renewed. Our NCT (MOT) inspection notes the age of...
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  Can you suggest a 50mpg small petrol car? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 2014 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi, bought for towing a caravan. We’ve sold the caravan and now only do about 10,000 miles a year, mainly short...
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  Why does my Mazda E2000 van smoke on startup? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My petrol Mazda E2000 panel van smokes on start up but this disappears after 20 minutes and nothing while driving. Had stem seals replaced but no better....
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  Why is my Hyundai i20's fuel economy so bad? 4 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My previous Hyundai i20 - four-cylinder 1.2 petrol - was capable of 50mpg with careful driving. I've since replaced it with a newer model - three-cylinder...
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  All weather tyres - which to choose? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Golf Plus 1.4 tsi auto registered in 2012. The tyres are 205/55R 16 91V. I am thinking of changing to all weather tyres. Do you still recommend...
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  Buying a new SUV - Duster or Yeti 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster or a Soda Yeti. I do about 7000 miles a year and would like an economical car with low road tax and a reasonable...
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  Best warm hatch for under £5k? 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am 18 and have just started on an apprenticeship course. I currently have a 2001 Renault Clio 1.2 petrol and am looking to upgrade. Ideally I'd like...
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  Which tyres are best for Ford KA? 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Ford KA that needs new two new front tyres, can you recommend the quietest tyres that would be suitable for this car? Also, is there anything...
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  Is rRal MPG based on trip computer or full tank to full tank measure? 11 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am measuring the fuel consumption of my brand new car I found that the trip computer gives 4mpg better than the calculation of the miles travelled from...