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  Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very satisfied with my Subaru Outback 2.5 automatic. It's an excellent car, but slightly too big for my driving now. I am not keen on the XV...
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  Is Autotrader deliberately understating mileages to encourage users to buy cars? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car through Autotrader, which told me my address was 270 miles from the garage. It was in fact about 350 miles. This morning I noted mileages...
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  Selling a used car - what are the buyer's rights? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are selling my wife’s 2006 Ford Fiesta privately in the next few weeks. It has done 30,000 miles. I am not aware of any faults on the car, but what...
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  How should I make sure my turbocharged engine cools properly when I switch it off? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You often advise about cooling down turbos before switching off the engine. I have a TC petrol engine and during normal driving the oil temp rises to 94/95C....
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  Why are the front tyres on my Mercedes-Benz ML wearing so fast? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The front Pirelli P Zero Rosso tyres of my Mercedes-Benz ML last only 4000 miles. The rears show no sign of wear. The car has 31,000 miles with full MB...
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  What's the best car for a tall passenger with mobility difficulties? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Mercedes C-Class auto estate for the past 10 years; it has been thoroughly reliable and a joy to drive; however, our motoring needs...
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  Buying a small 4x4/SUV 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am starting to think about changing my Hyundai ix35 4x4 which has been a great car, but is now a little large for my needs. I like the high driving position,...
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  Which MPV do you recommend which can carry a lot of luggage and a dog cage? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives most of the year in France and now wants to change her car. She does approx 10,000 miles a year and needs a reasonable amount of space...
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  Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable...
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  Why aren't there more recommendations for petrol-driven cars? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I often read the so-called ‘Best Buys’ in magazines like ‘What Car’ but more often than not the recommendation is for a diesel. I shall drive no more than...
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  Returning a used car because of a gearbox issue? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having bought a used Toyota Yaris 5 weeks ago from a franchised dealer, the gearbox synchromesh isn't functioning properly. Even on the test drive it was...
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  Which small family car with a diesel engine? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2-year-old and another on the way, so are looking to purchase a diesel (used mostly as a family runabout with the odd commute) for less than...
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  Which hatchback for rural use and occasional motorway journeys? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which new or nearly new small/medium 5-door hatchback would you recommend, if use was principally local driving in a rural area with a few motorway journeys?...
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  Why are people being wrongly prosecuted for using mobile phones when driving? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The letter from CK about being accused of holding and using his mobile phone when he was not, reminded me of an incident involving my brother some years...
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  What new small diesel car? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 52 plate Mini Cooper and am looking for advice on what to get next. I have recently started a new job so am doing a 40 mile each...
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  Are daytime running lights a waste of energy? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that there are approximately 35 million vehicles registered in the UK. If we therefore assume that 1 million of them have unnecessarily deployed...
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  Citroen C3 1.6 automatic - what do you think of them? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Sept 11 ,61 plate Citroen C3 1,6 automatic exclusive at £8995 from main dealer. Are you happy with this automatic? Test drive was good. ...
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  Which size wheels would you recommend on a new Discovery 4 HSE - 19in or 20in? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a new Discovery 4 HSE and specified the 20in wheels as a "cost" option. I still have time to change my spec. In your opinion would...
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  Banned from driving - should I mothball or sell my car? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 petrol TFSI Quattro. The car is rarely used by my family and I have recently been given a two year driving ban. What advice...
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  Jaguar XF handling 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Jaguar XF (V6 3-litre diesel) a year ago to replace my ageing Saab 9-5 Aero (which I still have and can't part with). The XF has outstanding...