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  What could replace my Jaguar SE with a bit of 'go', an automatic gearbox and higher seating? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my 2004 Jaguar 3.0-litre SE auto estate. In order to avoid the constant pothole problems and gain higher seating, I would like something...
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  Does my 2010 Honda CR-V 2.2 i-DTEC ES have a DPF? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does the above vehicle have a diesel particulate filter? No mention was made about this when my wife and I ordered one last month from our local Honda...
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  Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find...
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  Leak pudding 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You are mention runflat tyres to avoid the danger of changing a wheel on a dangerous road or motorway hard shoulder. But I have not heard you mention the...
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  Does a car's stated width include the wing mirrors? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you tell me if the width of a car stated on website is with or excluding wing mirrors? I have a narrow garage, so I am considering buying a...
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  What should I have checked on my LPG-converted Subaru Impreza as it reaches 110,000 miles? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Subaru Impreza saloon 2-litre automatic. I bought it from a main dealer in 2007 and had it converted to run on LPG. I get it regularly serviced...
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  Limited company 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been caught for speeding at an alleged 35 mph in a 30mph zone despite having my Tom-Tom set to alert me when exceeding 30mph. To avoid...
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  How much does a Jaguar X-Type cost to run annually? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to buy a Jaguar X-Type with 70,000 miles from 2002 with an automatic gearbox and 2.5-litre V6 engine. How much does it cost per year to pay all...
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  Flashing in the park 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please help a damsel in distress. My Golf gets locked up in my community carpark. It seems its indicators start flashing of their own free will intermittently....
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  Valeo of the kinks 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thanks for information about the 2000 – 2004 Mercedes Benz Valeo heat exchanger issue. Interestingly, MB did fit a new torque converter last January (50/50...
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  Hit and grunt 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another insurance con is that if someone hits your car and you are fully comp then the other driver turns out to be uninsured it is counted as a "your...
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  Bump stoppers 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has driven BMW 3 Series cars for the past 7 or 8 years, and for the last 3 years a 330i Sport Automatic on 18" wheels - so the tyres are very thin....
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  Dyspraxical advice 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to see the recent article on the problems dyspraxics face in learning to drive. My 18-yr old son was diagnosed with dyspraxia several...
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  Ought I trader? 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to become a used car dealer but I do not know what I need to do to register myself. I have bought a car from the sales recently and they automatically...
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  Pointed complaint 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I 'speak' as a 46year experienced driver (66 years old), never caused an accident, never committed a crime, paid all taxes on time, but nevertheless I...
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  Frogs legs to France 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his...
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  Brake back mountain 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new model Audi A4 2.7TDI auto, which I bought new last April. I have had automatics for over 30 years, and when taking your foot of the throttle...
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  Aut so simple 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 04 Ford Focus Estate automatic and for the last 6 months of last year the red warning light kept coming on and it would sometimes alternate with...
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  Keep your air on 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please settle a matter that has been the subject of much debate between me and fellow motorists. What is the penalty in power and fuel economy...
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  Destination desperation 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In March this year I purchased a new Peugeot 308 with RT4, which includes GPS satnav and cost £1,600 extra. This system includes a "store" for destinations....