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  Buying an affordable second hand rural runabout 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an affordable (probably small) second hand car for the school runs and commute to work. But I live rurally with lots of muddy, stony...
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  Winter tyre advice needed for Vauxhall Vectra owner 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra diesal Estate 1.9 CDTi 16V (2008 model). It runs on 225 45 R18 95Y XL tyres and I want to purchase winter tyres and have seen...
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  New Car Fuel Economy - will it ever improve? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG, which I took delivery of in September 2014. Since then I have clocked up over 7000 miles and have...
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  Buying a used family SUV/estate - what would you recommend? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a workhorse estate/suv that can handle 18,00 miles a year for five years, for around £16,000. At this budget I think I'm probably looking...
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  Need a cheap and reliable hatchback for £2k 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a maximum of £2250 to spend and am looking at buying a used Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 or Ford Focus. I want a car that will be reasonably cheap...
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  Yaris or Fiesta for a low mileage driver? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I' planning to buy either a Toyota Yaris (2009-2011) or Ford Fiesta (2008 onwards). Which of the two do you recommend for reliability, holding its...
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  Peugeot Expert showing engine management light 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Every so often the engine management light comes on my Peugeot Expert (2002) and the engine starts to make a knocking noise. Sometimes it only lasts a...
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  BMW E90 - what are the most common faults? 28 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat...
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  Does my new Fiat 500 need an oil change after just 900 miles? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge at the beginning of March. The dealer kindly 'offered' to book me in for an oil change at 900 miles for the generous...
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  Buying a car for £5k - which is best? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've been searching the forums and previous questions regarding cars. I want to spend about £5000 and I do about 30 miles a day (half motorway, half A-roads)....
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  Buying a new Jaguar - should I go for new or used? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Jaguar and have about £30,000 to spend. However, I can’t decide on which model (new or used) to buy. Which would you recommend...
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  Does the Land Rover Freelander 2 suffer from DPF problems? 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will...
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  Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year...
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  Flood damaged car -should I change the auto gearbox fluid? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My car was recently flooded by a river up to the seats, the water stood like that for 24hrs before subsiding. I have got the car running and driving fine...
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  Can I use V-Power in my 2008 Audi TT? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I just scrapped my 22-year-old Audi 100 for a used approved 2008 Audi TT. The manual says it will run best on 98Ron petrol but that 95Ron can be used....
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  How should I ensure I don't have any DPF problems with a KIA Cee'd diesel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2012 KIA Cee'd 1, 1.6 diesel manual. My mileage is approx 8000 - 10,000 miles per year, roughly 50/50 short journeys and motorway....
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  Why is the fuel gauge in my Vauxhall Zafira not accurate? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2006 Zafira 1.6, fully serviced. It idles perfectly and runs smoothly. I filled half a tank and at the first notch on the gauge it...
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  Vauxhall Combo lacking power - should I remove the DPF? 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Combo van is suffering from a loss of power and black smoke. The engine light is also on and no garages can solve the problem. I have a suspicion...
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  Why do we have to negotiate with the AA to get a reasonable renewal quote? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am sending this to you purely for information as I am not telling you anything you do not know and as you have told us so many times as a warning about...
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  Why does Shell fuel give better mpg in my Subaru Forester? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For the last three or so years I have dieseled up my Subaru Forester at our local Jet station. Recently, I had to do it at a Waitrose where I filled up...