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  Do additives help clean turbos clean? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I see there are various types of additives that claim to keep turbos clean. I would like to know if they work? What can an owner do to keep the turbo oil...
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  What small van should I buy for my 17-year-old son to drive for work? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small van for my building company. My 17-year-old son, who is an employee, will be driving it on his provisional licence. Any recommendations...
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  Do I need to change my driving technique if switching from a diesel to a hybrid? 16 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Having driven diesel cars for the last 30 years, I am about to buy a Kia Niro Hybrid. Are there any differences in driving technique? Do I need to change...
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  What are the service intervals for a Rover 75 diesel? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Rover 75 diesel. What are the service intervals?
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  I want to convert a van but don't want diesel - what do you suggest? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a LWB van to convert, but I don't want to buy diesel. Can you offer any advice? What is the most low emissions van of that size?
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  I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my trailer - what do you suggest? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my small trailer. I was thinking of Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo. What do you think?
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  What vans with decent auto gearboxes would you suggest? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I would like a decent van like a Ford Transit or Vauxhall Vivaro, but would like an automatic gearbox, which would you suggest?
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  What are the drawbacks with DPFs? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What are the drawbacks with particulate filters?
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  Should I buy another Transit to use as a campervan? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My old 2002 Ford Transit has given up the ghost - I used it privately as a campervan. Given the current situation with diesel engines am I being silly...
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  Which pick-up should I get to replace my Mitsubishi L200? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to trade in my 2006 Mitsubishi L200 but I'm stuck for choice. I want something 2014 onwards and keep seeing the Ford Ranger, although I've...
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  Water leaked into the engine of my van and now its ruined the ABS - what can I do? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Peugeot Boxer had water leak into the engine compartment, this has been happening from new. It's damaged the computer and the ABS system. Estimated...
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  What's the most reliable car for a teenager? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What cars would you recommend for my 18 year old son? He's starting an apprenticeship this autumn and will need a reliable car to get there and back. The...
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  Have any other owners had problems with their Volkswagen Caddy since the emissions update? 20 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since taking my 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 in for the emissions update I've noticed a marked increase in fuel consumption (down from 48-50+ to 36-38)...
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  Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable...
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  Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they...
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  Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple...
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  Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would...
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  Which Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my Golf? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me which size Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my 2013 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion?
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  Need car that will fit three child seats in back, would prefer estate. Suggestions? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We had our Citroen C4 picasso (5 seater) stolen in August and we're trying to replace it with something more fuel efficient, preferably an estate as we...
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  Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town...