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  Best hybrid for city driving? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a good hybrid car for use in and around towns and cities?
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  What's the best medium-sized automatic car? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a medium sized automatic 2015-2017 for under £10,000. I want low mileage and five doors. I currently have a 2013 Peugeot 207SW diesel...
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  What do I look for when buying my first car? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am finally looking to buy my first car (having been driving my mothers for about 10ish months). I am particularly interested in the Peugeot 107 (or Citroen...
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  Are four worn tyres a warning sign when buying a used car? 21 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm negotiating with a car dealer to buy a 2018 BMW 320i. The car has 18,000 miles on the clock; however, on checking the MoT, I've discovered all four...
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  Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar...
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  I bought a used car that broke down after three days - am I entitled to a refund? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just purchased a second-hand car from a garage that has broken down and is displaying engine malfunctions within three days of purchase. I called...
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  Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and...
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  I have serious safety concerns about Smart motorways - what's your opinion? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I commute along part of the M60, which for the last three years has been in the process of being "upgraded" to a Smart motorway. It has been without a...
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  Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions...
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  What is the cause of the white smoke when I start my Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi has done 147,000 miles. It had a previous issue where the glow plug light would flash and it would go into limp mode. I read...
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  Vauxhall Insignia engine seizure - what are my rights? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI in March and took out a service plan with the dealer, who has serviced the vehicle since then. The vehicle had...
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  Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar...
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  Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I...
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  Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing)....
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  Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due...
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  What do you think of the Volvo C30? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Skoda Roomster diesel bought new. Now it has 78,000 miles on the clock and I think time to change. For a couple of years I anticipated relatively...
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  Noisy turbo after replacement 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Six weeks ago, the turbo suddenly blew on my 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI 105bhp. I was shocked by this as Ive always been very regular and frequent...
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  Fixing a misfuelled problem 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was in a hurry to get to the airport and accidentally put 14.8 litres of Shell Fuelsave Petrol in my 2006, 56 model diesel BMW 520d SE Auto. At the advice...
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  DPF regeneration problem with Passat 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an...
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  Mazda 3 Transmission fault after 25,000 miles 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mazda 3 in 2009. The vehicle has always been serviced on time and by the main dealer. At the third anniversary service the dealerships advised...