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  Can you recommend a reliable, economical car with a spacesaver tyre? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to spend a modest amount, up to £12,000, on a new car. I need to take five people occasionally around town. I just want something that will be reliable...
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  Is a seven mile journey enough to allow my BMW 320d's DPF to regenerate? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a BMW 320d and was interested in your response to the email from EJ, Market Rasen concerning the burning off of diesel particulates. What do you...
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  Why do runflat tyres need to be replaced after deflation? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I do not share your enthusiasm for runflat tyres. I have them on my BMW325i and the ride quality is not good. A leaky valve on one tyre caused a deflation...
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  Buying a used car for £4000 - what do you recommend? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a reliable used estate or hatchback. I have approximately £4000 to spend, but want something that will have a good resale value to trade...
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  Vdub: to Lead or not to Lead? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, I've been to many classic car shows and stands across the UK and one topic with huge confussion I face is the story of adding lead to classic...
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  Should I buy an ex-rental Nissan Acenta? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was offered a Nissan Acenta 1.5 diesel, seven months old, 11,600 miles at £13,900. They agreed a good price for my old Jeep, unseen. This “great deal"...
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  Buying a used car with low mileage – are there any mechanical issues I should be aware of? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2008 Hyundai Getz 1.4 petrol from a private seller. The car has very low mileage (5500 miles) and comes with a full service history....
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  Which diesel is best for short journeys? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying/leasing a new crossover. I play drums in a band so a small car is not an option. I work from home four days a week and drive a short...
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  Summer tyres for BMW 320d - which set will give the softest ride? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 320d with 17-inch alloy wheels needs new run-flat tyres. While I have winter wheels with 16-inch steel rims and Dunlop tyres (205-55-16), which...
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  What is causing my Mercedes-Benz A-Class automatic to 'growl' when slowing down? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. The car will be three years old at the end of July 2013, and will be out of warranty after this. I am very concerned...
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  Changing the engine - what legalities? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told I need a new short block in my Kia Picanto. Yesterday a man from a breakers yard recommended that I change the whole engine rather than...
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  How can I improve the soft suspension on my Mercedes-Benz C220? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run at 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220CDI on 16-inch wheels with 205/60 R16 tyres. The build quality is excellent and the engine is powerful and frugal. It's...
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  Where can I sell a Rover 75 Connoisseur? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Sadly my father has just passed away and will no longer be able to drive his pride and joy, a dark green 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur Auto 4 door 2-litre...
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  Can I remove the DPF from my BMW X3? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently replaced the DPF on my BMW X3, due to the car having a lack of power above 3000rpm. I assumed that the new DPF would fix things however...
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  Has the road tax gone up for my Mercedes 220CDI because of emissions? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I received renewal notification to tax the car when it was about to run out. I had the MoT done and I noticed on the renewal notification that the annual...
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  Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims...
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  Need a reliable and cheap car for a tall driver 7 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I am looking for a cheap car to run, but have a slight problem in that I am six foot eight inches tall and...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000...
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  Does the stop-start system on my KIA Rio cause extra wear on the engine? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new KIA Rio 3-spec car. Like many other cars it has an Eco system where the engine shuts off when you stop at traffic lights etc....
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  Would you recommend the 2008 BMW 520d SE or the Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have found two saloon cars for a similar price. Both are 2008 models with full service history and will come with a 2-year warranty. The dealer will...