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  Hip hop 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had intended to buy the new Honda Jazz but discovered that it was slightly wider and not fully automatic. The old Honda Jazz, which we have will only...
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  Eco worrier 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2004 manual BMW 320 diesel ES Tourer. I switched on the computer at the start of a run largely in 6th gear of 130 motorway miles....
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  Warrant point 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf which will be 3 years old at the end of December and am thinking of taking out a one year warranty with Warranty Direct, which I have seen...
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  Honda CR-V heater on driver's side does not warm up, how can I fix this? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Having done the due dilligence (HJ Reviews etc) I took a 13 plate Honda CR-V for a test run two days ago which was a warm day so was pleased that the air...
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  I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250...
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  Hyped drid 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner, I have to minimise the running costs of my car so I traded my 3-Series BMW for what I thought would be a much more economical car. I chose...
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  I need a small but family friendly car for £11,000 - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently has a 2015 Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. I have recently purchased a Volkswagen Kombi van which we now use for all family trips, meaning the...
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  How can I fix my Volkswagen Golf's DPF problems? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Golf Plus diesel with approx 54,000 miles on the clock. It has a problem with the DPF (diesel particulate filter) light which...
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  What is the best mid-size SUV for £25k? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now that my family has grown up and are moving out we’d like to replace our reliable Chrysler Voyager load lugger. The requirements are tricky:- supremely...
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  Why are the gear changes in our Fiesta automatic clunky? 24 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  While my daughter has been on holiday I have been using her 2012 Ford Fiesta. I’ve not driven it for a while but have noticed this time that the gear change...
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  My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified...
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  Are the EGR problems with our Skoda a consequence of the emissions fix? 29 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI. It has experienced various problems since having the emission recall fix in Nov 2017. It is constantly running rough and smelling...
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  Why does my Citroen C5 keep cutting out? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C5 estate 1.6 diesel (2006 model). It's done approx 73k miles and has always been serviced on time. A While ago I got the anti-pollution...
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  Why is my Fiat Panda making a ticking noise? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiat Panda (2004) is making an unexplained when starting from cold. The random 'tick' or 'tut' noise sounds a bit like the fan cutting in or the air...
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  High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity...
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  Need a 4x4 for £7k - what do you recommend? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Having just moved to countryside, we need to buy a 4x4 to cope with country lanes and our steep drive. The car will do long journeys (+1hr) at least fortnightly,...
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  Buying a new van – should I go large or small? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m an electrician in need of a new van. I occasionally carry large items and work mostly in towns and cities. Can you recommend a good van? I can’t make...
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  'Tappy' Alfa Romeo 156 20 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Alfa 156 which was running sweet except a bit tappy on cold start up. The noise lasts about 10 secs then is fine. I have replaced the cambelt...
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  Buying a sports car that won't depreciate - what do you suggest? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending about £40K or more on a retirement present. I currently run a 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Elegance and...
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  Do the runflat tyres fitted to the BMW 118d SE have a shorter lifespan than conventional tyres? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a 2007 BMW 118d SE Auto - the so-called ‘Efficient Dynamics’ version. Initial impressions are all positive: handling, performance,...