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  What new hatchback? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 12-year old 5-door Rover 420Gsi and my wife has a 10-year old 3-door RAV4. We want to sell both cars and get one new petrol 5-door medium-size...
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  Comment on diesel particulate filters 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  There are vast numbers of diesel cars on the roads and many models are now only available with diesel engines. Not all of these vehicles can be being...
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  Second hand 4x4 vehicle 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Firstly thanks for your Saturday column in the Telegraph. Saturday not the same without it! After a hard Winter and being a senior senior citizen, I...
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  Is it true that an electronic upgrade to my 2010 Audi A6 could increase the power to over 200hp? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There are a number of what look like reputable companies advertising simple-to-install electronic upgrades that are claimed to increase the power output...
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  Can you recommend an estate car for high mileages and long distances? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own and drive a 1998 Audi A4 1.8. I am 23 with one child and due to get married next year. Being in the forces, I am doing a fair few miles...
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  Why is my Vauxhall Combo van losing power? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you advise what to do about a new Vauxhall Combo SE 1.3 van I bought in May 2010? It is hesitating and losing power, and our local dealer...
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  Is my Suzuki Grand Vitara supposed to hesitate under acceleration, and can I fit a remapping device? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My one-year-old Suzuki Grand Vitara has just reached 13,000 miles. Full torque on this engine is at 1950rpm, but the RPM pick up is slow. Then it seems...
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  Would a Ford Mondeo be a good replacement for my Mitsubishi Galant estate? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Following a recent service and MoT of my 10-year-old Mitsubishi Galant estate, my trusted mechanic suggested it was entering its final year of reliable...
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  Why won't my Volvo V40 start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When...
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  Bio Diesel for newer cars? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Cadillac BLS 1.9 Wagon in January. £15,772 for an all singing all dancing car with Sat Nav bluetooth seemed like good value. I have now covered...
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  Can I leave my Peugeot 3008's EGC gearbox in automatic mode? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain the workings of the EGC gearbox on the HDi 110 engine? The CO2 is only 130 vs 137 for the manual version (the HDi 163 that I originally...
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  Does my new Fiat Panda 4x4 have the same 4-wheel drive system as my old one? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 (1.24 petrol version on your advice) having been delighted with my first one which fetched a good price. That first...
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  Should I replace my unreliable Golf with a Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Avensis? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 08 2.0TDI GT Sport Golf which I bought, believing Volkswagens are reliable, is now going into the local dealer for a second time to investigate a problem...
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  A 'toxic fume filter' warning light has come on on my Renault Megane - could the diagnostic check be classified as a recall? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed the Toxic Fume Filter System Warning light appear on my Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique's dashboard yesterday, after driving 30 miles on country...
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  Sweet torque 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read your extended article on the Jazz a few months ago. You don’t rate the automated manual, the Top Gear review loathes it. Is there any chance of...
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  Adapting a low profile 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 reg manual Ford Fiesta Titanium. I am very pleased with it. It's a great car. The car was supplied with low profile tyres. Pirelli P-ZERO...
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  Waits and measures 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would welcome your advice on which 4x4 to choose. I intend to purchase new and keep the car for 10 years during which time I estimate I will drive 150,000...
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  Family Thais 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are going to the Chaiyaphum area (Thailand) to visit her family for 3 weeks at Christmas. I intend to hire a pickup in Khon Kaen for the...
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  Vollow me 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase my 8th Volvo and it will be my first diesel powered car. The model is a V50 2.0D with Powershift transmission. I drive between 18,000...
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  Nothing underneath 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 163bhp BMW 120d, which is great except that there is a lack of power between 1,000 rpm and 1,500 rpm. This is a real nuisance when pulling out...