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  Rolling, rolling, rolling.. 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  According to a news report, Mr. Allen Swift (of Springfield, MA.) received this Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 Piccadilly Roadster from his father, brand new, as...
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  Problem with new clutch fitted by garage 23 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch was recently changed on the car at about 70,000 miles. The new clutch bites very sharply and right on the floor of the pedal travel. I have...
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  Volvo S60 - 8 year service 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 (53) Volvo S60 is due for its 8-year service shortly. I have owned the car since new and it has covered only 8,045 miles (not short runs!). The...
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  Gearbox rattles 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Suzuki Swift Sport on Sept 2010, and lately (May-June 2011) it has been developing gearbox rattles. I am not 100% sure but i think it might...
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  Best cars for bad backs 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a Honda CR-V Auto and need to change it due to having a severe back problem. The high driving position is great but makes it difficult...
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  Ford Galaxy won't start from the ignition 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car won't start from the ignition key, however, can be started by putting power from the battery straight to the starter, which the AA did for me to...
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  Noisy air-con 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The air conditioning on our Vauxhall Meriva is playing up (making a strange noise at times), we cannot afford to get it fixed at the moment but have a...
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  Dealer used the wrong fuel 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a used 206SW 1.4 HDi. On the drive home (20 miles) I felt that the engine was misfiring, but power seemed to be reasonable. On getting home...
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  Expensive servicing costs in West London 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant...
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  Debris in the fuel pump 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What recovery action would you recommend having found metallic debris in the low pressure fuel filter of a 100,000 mile Peugeot 406 2-litre diesel? It's...
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  A high seating position 11 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to...
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  We got 53.3mpg from our Citroen C3 automatic, which is also comfortable and easy to enter. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I can agree with your answer to the gentleman who wanted a comfortable car for his wife. We have a Citroen C3 1.6VTI Executive automatic that is very comfortable...
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  Can I use winter tyres in Summer? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You have previously suggested having two sets of tyres, Winter and Summer. I accept that winter tyres will not last as long as summer tyres, but as I am...
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  Buying an ex-hire car 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Golf 1.4S and have two options: April 09 (09 plate) with 7.5k miles on clock for £9490 - this is an ex Euro Car hire car....
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  Buying a new small 4x4 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Very much enjoy your website & Telegraph articles. Are you able to suggest a replacement for our much loved Fabia VRS. The replacement needs to be 4x4,...
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  Suzuki Grand Vitara 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Suzuki Grand Vitara year 2001(01) it runs perfectly OK, but it keeps losing water. It does not over-heat and the gauge never goes above half way....
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  Too many cars 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1996 Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 SE with 133k on the clock, a Citroen Berlingo Forte 1.9 diesel on an 02 plate with 68k, and my wife owns a Nissan Micra...
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  Diesel emissions 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a mobility customer and I have ordered a Renault Grand Scenic dCi. It was supposed to be ready by the end of January, but now I am being told it will...
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  Is there a known problem with the FIAT 500's stop-start system? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you tell me if you are aware of an engine management problem on the FIAT 500? I understand there have been a number of complaints. I have had...
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  Replacement car 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has decided that after 25 years of driving cabriolets she needs something easier to get in/out of. The budget is around £11,000 and the requirements...