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  Saab 9-5 based on the Vauxhall Vectra? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I keep reading that the Saab 9-5 is based on the Vauxhall Vectra, but given the size of the car, surely it is based on the Vauxhall Omega?
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  Petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 10000 miles a year. Is it worth getting a diesel and I mean a 10 year old diesel, or stick to petrol? I've been offered a nice MG ZS + 1.8...
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  Porsche 911 smells like curry 4 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I get a burning smell like curry after driving my car hard. Why? It's a 53 plate 996 turbo.
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  Breaking down abroad 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf TSI DSG will be three-years-old in May, with 19,000 miles. I am 73 and like my first automatic, but I am concerned it may fail. Each summer we...
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  Audi A4 losing power 31 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A4 1.9 tdi has suddenly started losing power. It still drives but is very sluggish. There's no smoke coming from the exhaust whatsoever. I've changed...
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  Snowed under 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You have advocated the use of winter tyres and I wish to purchase same for my son’s 2003 VW Polo 1.2 as he has no experience of driving in the winter....
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  Buying a new model VW Tiguan 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a new shape VW Tiguan automatic, however, I'm unsure as to the best engine to opt for. There is the seven speed Bluemotion diesel,...
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  What do you think of the Mitsubishi Colt? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about buying a Mitsubishi Colt convertible, two years old, 6,000 on the clock, £8,500. Are they any good? What do you think?
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  Recommended 4x4? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!
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  Multi-car legal cover 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Would you have any help to direct me to a company that would do blanket motoring legal cover for myself and my wife to drive the four cars we have?
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  Down on power 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purhased a 2002 Peugeot 307 HDI last October. I bought it in Coventry and it ran well to my home town in South Wales. The car has been left standing...
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  Which hybrid? Jazz or Auris? 18 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the best hybrid for a 60 year old car fan? I'm 6feet 3ins and a Jazz owner for seven years.
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  Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI engine any good? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is the VAG 1.4 TSI engine any good? Looking to change car, I do 15,000 to 20,000 a year. I need a bigger car to replace my 05-plate Golf.
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  When does my Renault Laguna need a new cam belt? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When do I need to change the cam belt on a Renault Laguna estate 2.2 diesel? I've just got the car and it's done 64,000 miles.
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  No connection 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your response to PB's letter on 19 June states that "in an automatic, left-foot braking is the only way to remain in full control of the vehicle at all...
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  What's wrong with my Vauxhall Astra? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Astra automatic that started to play up. The gearbox and engine management lights have both come on. The car drives and changes gears...
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  Recommend a fun, economical diesel that I can get a mountain bike into? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have £15,000 and am potentially happy to do 0 per cent interest type deals. I want an economical diesel (gets 50mpg combined ideally) which is fun, drives...
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  How do I stop my Honda CR-V's door seals being noisy? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have rubber door seals on the driver's side of my Honda CR-V which make a noise as I am driving along. How can I stop it?
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  Fuel of my future 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am not sure whether to buy a used Audi 2.0 litre 140 TDI or a 2.0 TFSI, around 70k miles. I am aware that the diesel will give more mpg but as I will...
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  Do I follow roadworks speed limits or smart motorway speed limits when both appear? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Smart motorways are very ambiguous and I genuinely don't know what speed to drive. I drive regularly on the M3 and between junction 4a and 2 is 'smart'....