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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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  Buying a small SUV - what's best? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants to downsize to downsize from our trusty family V70 and also improve fuel consumption. She needs plenty of leg room in the back with two growing...
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  My used car is nothing but trouble 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car from a second hand car dealer at the end of September 2012. Since then it has developed numerous faults which I have had to take to a garage...
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  Buying an older BMW soft-top 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of a getting an old E30 or E36 BMW convertible for summer motoring as a third car. My budget is £5000 so that should get me a really good...
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  Audi A3 2.0 TDI misfiring 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been having problems for the last four months with misfiring, i have replaced both harness's the ecu and four injectors. Every time a part is replaced...
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  Should I convert my 2007 Vauxhall Astra to LPG or sell it? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently changed job, meaning that the mileage I cover will increase significantly. As I see it, I have three options. I could LPG-convert my 2007 Astra...
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  Mazda 6 cutting out 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently found that my Mazda 6 is cutting out on me. it tends to happen in the morning - I start the car, reverse out of the garage, and as I depress...
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  Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but...
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  Is the Lexus IS250C a good used buy? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently test-drove a Lexus IS250C. It's no sports car and could do with one extra litre, but it's very refined and superbly built. I'm being offered...
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  Rough running Octavia vRS 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best...
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  Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and...
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  Estate or a van for outdoor sports? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a car or van to use for everyday runs but also for going kayaking. This means I need to be able to fit a boat 8'5" inside (even...
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  Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal...
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  any recourse on private used car sales 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I recently bought a Citroen Saxo 1.1 2002 for my daughter as a first car. I bought it from a girl I work with, this was a private sale. We were...
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  Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated...
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  Is my local petrol station pulling a fast one? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last night I filled up with petrol and was charged for 44 litres. It definitely read 0 before I started. I don't think my tank takes 44L as I often push...
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  Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine...
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  Why do people hover next to HGVs on the motorway? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For a long time I have suspected that some drivers are using cruise control or are saving fuel when I see them slowly passing a foreign lorry. Surely one...
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  Is the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI diesel a reliable, trouble-free car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a nearly new Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. From all reports this would appear to be a very good car, but I am 70 years old and would prefer...
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  Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of...