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  Why is my 2002 Vauxhall Vectra squealing when I start the engine? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra C, 2.2DTi with 111,000 miles on the clock. When I start the car there is a squealing noise, which rises and falls with the...
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  Which MPV to replace our SEAT Alhambra? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I used to drive a SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDI SE until a lorry went into the back of me recently. I'm now looking to replace my vehicle, and out of the vehicles...
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  Sweetest seven 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a good-sized 5-seater with occasional seats for 7 to replace my VW Touran. We have test driven both the Ford S-Max and Hyundai Santa Fe but cannot...
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  Shifting expectations 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At your suggestion, I've run a Honda Jazz for the last five years and was so pleased with it, I bought the new one, which simply doesn't measure up - the...
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  Which engine is fitted to the 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In a local garage I have seen a very nice 2006 Peugeot 206 SW Verve HDi for £5499. It is said to be a 1.6 HDi but this does not seem to be listed in Parker's...
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  Clean simplicity? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have a view on electric vehicles?
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  Suzuki Splash or Vauxhall Agila? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new small car and, having done a bit of looking around, on the top of my wish list are the Suzuki Splash and the Vauxhall Agila. I...
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  I'd like to buy my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, but should I expect DPF problems? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting rid of my faithful SEAT Arosa 1.0 and buying my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, on a 53 plate with 94,000 miles. My driving is...
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  Which 7-seat MPV could my son buy for his family? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 51-plate 1.8 Series 3 BMW with 60,000 miles. The engine is not in good nick, but it runs ok for day-to-day use. His new baby arrived and he...
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  What do you think of the KIA Picanto to replace my wife's N-reg Metro? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 54-plate Picanto for £2995 from a local trader. Anything I should watch out for? It is to replace my wife's N-reg Metro so needs to be...
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  Can we reject a faulty car within six months of purchase despite the 3-month warranty expiring? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We recently bought a car which has caused us nothing but grief and the dealer gave us a 3-month warranty. The car started playing up after the warranty...
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  My Nissan Terrano won't start after an accident - any ideas? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I crashed my Nissan Terrano 2.7TD 1999 model and now it won't start. It's got fuel at the filter, got good battery power, it's not immobilised and I can't...
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  Should my new Audi A4 be using oil at just 1850 miles? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a new Audi A4 SE TFSI (petrol) which, after 1850 miles, gave a warning to top up the oil, and needed .75 litres. Having spoken to...
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  I'm retiring to France and would like a new car - should I buy it here in the UK or in France? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to retire to France in the near future. At this point, there should be sufficient cash to purchase a new vehicle. I am looking at a Volkswagen...
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  Blindingly obvious 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have often wondered why there is so much fuss and even legislation concerning low down fog lights. They are well below eye level, pointing downwards...
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  Moisture riser 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our friend is having problems with condensation within her 2004 Skoda Fabia Classic. When she parks and leaves the car, after a run, on her return she...
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  Would you recommend the Skoda Octavia diesel to cover 12,000 miles a year? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new 1.6 diesel hatchback which I will keep for five or more years. Firstly, with annual mileage at 12,000 miles, is this the right...
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  Carp on footprint 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearing the replacement of the original runflat tyres of my BMW 520d. I find the ride quite firm and wonder if changing to normal tyres would help...
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  Okay, Yar 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is in the process of changing car and she has driven both the Toyota Yaris 1.3 5 door and the Honda Jazz 1.4 both new. She is using the scrappage...
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  The whiting on the floor 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  It was clear to me that when speed humps started to be installed on our roads, that nobody thought about snowploughs. The avenue on which I live has full...