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  Why does my car make a scraping noise when in reverse? 22 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago I had the brake pads replaced on my 2008 Ford Focus. However, ever since then, I've noticed that the car makes an intermittent scraping...
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  Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
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  Need a petrol van - any recommendations? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Based on your advice, I purchased a used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6 petrol, which has given me many years of excellent service. However, the van is...
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  Should I buy a diesel ever again? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A recent Channel 4 documentary questioned whether government policy towards diesels had been misguided because of the health risk posed by noxious pollutatants...
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  BMW Z4 fractured alloys - is this common? 27 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In the 1.5 years I have had to replace five run flat tyres and three alloys because of punctures. In all cases the tyres were perfectly legal. BMW have...
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  Is it possible to buy a vegan friendly car? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy an economical seven-seater. It must be second hand and (as we’re vegan) not contain any leather. We realise that glue will be used (which...
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  What's the best diesel for £2500? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my 1998 Volkswagen Golf TDI written off in an accident. As a result, I have £2500 to spend on a replacement. I'm thinking of Audi A3, Volkswagen...
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  Replacing my old Jaguar - what should I buy? 13 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my old Jaguar X Type Sovereign. I want something that isn't "run of the mill", yet retains the features of my Sovereign (navigation,...
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  Which car to replace an old Jazz? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law had an older Ford Focus that was ultra reliable and would like something of a similar size, because the new Focus is a little larger and...
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  Buying a new BMW X3 - petrol or diesel? 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a used BMW X3 and running it with winter tyres during winter. I've seen some petrol versions available at reasonable prices compared...
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  Can you suggest a really good tow car? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am self employed and run a touring caravan hire company, so I tow caravans up to 25,000 miles per year. Max weight of caravans towed is 1900kg and economy...
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  Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously read your comments on modern diesels complexity (DPF/DMF/EGR/Turbo) possibly being problematic with high miles unlike older diesel engines....
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  Buying an Audi A5 - Petrol or Diesel 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is thinking of buying an Audi A5 (2010 onwards). He does around 6000 miles per year in a mix of urban and longer runs. He is leaning towards the...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro losing power 19 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some problems with my 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro van. The engine has virtually no power until it reaches 25000rpm. I’ve changed the air filter, mass...
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  Should I ditch my Mercedes for a Subaru? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A local Subaru dealership has a couple of Legacy Estates for sale (Legacy SE Nav Plus 2L Petrol Auto) 10 miles on the clock, registered Dec 2013 - priced...
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  Why does my daughter's Ibiza refuse to start? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car often won't start because the battery is flat. She does a few short town-based journeys each week, and a monthly motorway trip home....
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  Could I have used contaminated fuel? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The day after filling up the tank and for the last two days have noticed a considerable drop in performance in my Volvo V70, with sluggish performance...
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  Pirelli Scorpion tyres are excellent on my BMW X3. 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 2.0 xDrive has covered 48,500 miles since new and is still running on the original Pirelli Scorpion STR 235/55 R17 99H tyres, which I am about...
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  Buying a used small car - what would you recommend? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a single female and wish to buy a used, small four door car with possible all-wheel drive option. I cover about 10,000 miles per year, but want something...
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  Volvo XC60 misfire 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2010 Volvo XC60 and find it hard to get any really truthful in-depth information relating to them. The problem I have is ether a misfire under...