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  BMW downsizing tyre rim size 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Living in rural N Yorkshire, on your recommendation I fitted a full set of Michelin Alpins on my BMW 330i which I leave on all year round. They have proved...
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  Can an aftermarket ECU cause DMF failure? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 SEAT Alhambra, which has suffered a dual mass flywheel failure. The car has covered less than 35,000 miles and has a full service history....
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  Can I remove a DPF from a new car? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new car, preferably a larger SUV style vehicle (I don't like the smaller versions) but I am worried about DPF filters as I work for...
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  Is my Fiat 500 Multijet suffering from a DPF fault? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my Fiat 500 diesel Multijet in April this year. It's about five years old. According to the service history, the oil was changed in October...
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  Troubles with an insurance claim 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our car was vandalised when we were walking our dog. Came back to find the passenger window broken and hidden bags of shopping (under coats), the sat nav...
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  Cambelt failure on Citroen C8 – should dealer pay for repairs? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Citroen 2.2-litre C8 HDI, which I bought from my local franchised dealer in 2005. The car recently broke down on the motorway and the dealer...
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  Which 4WD to replace my Toyota RAV4? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota RAV4 has been a good and reliable servant for the last ten years but, at 110,000 miles, it’s beginning to creak a bit, so I'm thinking about...
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  My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This...
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  Is the new Mazda 3 1.6-litre automatic a good purchase? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my manual Mazda 1.6TS for an automatic because of a knee problem, which puts me in pain when using the clutch. I fancy the Mazda 3 TS2...
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  Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering...
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  Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"...
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  I bought a car but have since found out it has been clocked? 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Audi A3 TDI from a garage in January 2012 and paid in cash. I got pulled over by the police who informed me that I wasn't the registered keeper,...
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  A car for retirement 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My retirement date is now very close and, after having a company car for the last 30 year,s I will now have to buy my own new car. My current car is...
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  A new car for all conditions 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. However, I now regularly drive over a half-mile long dirt track which has a fair gradient in parts, but is not extremely...
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  Classic car insurance policy means I haven't built up a no claims discount 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have for many years only driven a classic car , Renault 9, with an agreed value. The time has come to replace this car for a secondhand Renault Clio,...
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  I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE which needs work on the rear brakes. Should the dealer pay? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 LE 2.0 about one and a half months ago. It has now developed a loud vibrating/rubbing noise upon braking. I bought the...
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  How should I drive my Citroen C5 diesel in order to avoid potential DPF problems? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of months ago, I bought a secondhand 2007 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi auto. This is obviously a rep's car, given the 72,000 miles on the clock. Again,...
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  Why is my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira losing power when the engine management light comes on? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira Design diesel which we bought secondhand about three years ago. For some time, we have had problems with the management...
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  The air conditioning in my Volkswagen Touran is playing up - what's wrong with it? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been using the air conditioning on my 2006 Volkswagen Touran. When you switch it on it blows cold. Then, after a period of an hour or so, the blower...
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  Should we buy a Skoda Roomster or KIA Soul 2 for a Motability conversion? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled, and we use a Motability car. She is due to change her car early next year, and must order later this year. We have shortlisted two...