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  Revs rise between gear changes 'up' 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought from new recently a 61 plate Hyundai i10 active (this is a 'facelift' model with kapp2 engine) Great little car as you have so often pointed...
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  Vauxhall Corsa won't start 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.3CDTI on a 57 plate that is not starting. It's been to Vauxhall who said there is low compression and the valves are damaged. I...
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  Best new car to last a long time 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every...
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  Tuning my Audi A4 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Audi 130bhp TDi Avant with 140k miles on the clock which I have owned since 50k. I recently purchased a 'TDI Tuning Box' primarily for...
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  Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best...
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  Which 4x4 to buy used? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a 4x4. So far it's between the X3 and Freelander 2 but I don't know which model to choose used/ used approved. 99% will be on road use....
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  Deciding between a petrol and diesel 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a second hand car, my main objective is to purchase one that is cheap to run with good MPG and low road tax. At first I was...
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  Problem unfolding 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 140bhp 4x4 DSG (which is a diesel automatic). It the 2010 model and is a 2011 reg. I absolutely love this car. It does everything...
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  Rising cramp 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC70 SE D5 AWD is 30 months old and has done 26,500 miles. I've just received two recall notices. One for a software upgrade because the oil level...
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  I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox. 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle...
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  Buy parts now, or wait til they fail? 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased the Mondeo on your recommendation new in 2004. I have been very pleased overall with the car. It's reasonably ecomomical, fast enough,...
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  Should I buy a Rover 75 or a Mercedes-Benz W123 estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need an estate car. I play around with old cars such as Rover P4s, Triumph Spitfires and the Land Rover series. I considered that a Rover 75 (except...
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  Would you recommend a Vauxhall Zafira automatic for a childminder? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at getting a Zafira as I'm a childminder and we need the extra seats. However I'd quite like an automatic but apparently they only come in...
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  Correct engine oil for my car 24 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Volkwagen Golf Mk4 1.9 TDi estate with a PD diesel engine. Although I have never done oil changes myself, I do know that it is on a longlife...
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  A new car for our retirement 19 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both near retirement and we also want to retire our trusty, but now rusty, 10-year-old Merc 'C' Class saloon - as we find it's getting...
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  Can you explain how a diesel particulate filter works? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you give us any information on where I can find a proper explanation of the function and potential limitations of a diesel particulate filter?
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  Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require...
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  Citroen C3 Fault 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I follow your column in The Telegraph and due to your advice I was able to get £450 back from Citroen UK - so thank you. My wife's four-year-old Citroen...
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  Choice of new car 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to retire having had company vehicles all of my working life. I am budgeting about £15,000 and am tempted towards a new or nearly new car with...
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  Why doesn't the UK install traffic light countdowns as used in Egypt? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I returned from holiday in Egypt (before the troubles) and experienced the crazy traffic in Cairo. The way they drive there would give anti driver groups...