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  What small economical 4WD do you suggest? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy....
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  A garage won't sell car after agreeing to. 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly friend went to a major garage concern in Glasgow with her sister to buy the sister's new car. While there it was mentioned she was also considering...
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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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  Do I need to idle my turbo Skoda after long drives? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Skoda Superb Classic automatic, but because of my fairly low annual mileage and many short journeys I opted for the 1.8-litre turbo...
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  How fast will a Volvo S80 depreciate? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've read that the Volvo S80 2012 could depreciate in value by up to 80 per cent after just three years and 30,000 miles. Could you please give me the...
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  Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz...
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  Are Honda ever likely to offer a diesel CR-V in Thailand? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Thailand and want to buy a new largeish vehicle such as Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Pajero, Chevvy Captiva. I need something to...
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  Which petrol car to replace my Rover 75? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for me to part with my 2003 Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, probably the best car I've ever owned, and I'd be very grateful for your opinions on...
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  Is Mercedes-Benz likely to produce a small "crossover vehicle" to rival the BMW X1? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz does not appear to be interested in small "crossover vehicles" like the BMW X1. Do you know of anything in the immediate future? I have a...
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  Why are MoT certificates now provided on basic printouts? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just MoTd my car, and wondered where the certificate was amongst the bundle of papers handed back to me. All data was plain text with the exception...
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  Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have...
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  What estate or MPV should I buy to replace my Mondeo Edge? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to change my 2006 Mondeo Edge for an estate car or good alternative. As it will be my last vehicle I am looking for something with a high ride,...
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  Why are Spanish police operating a zero tolerance policy for minor offences? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst motoring last month on hundreds of miles of excellent new and uncrowded roads in Spain, I was stopped by the Guardia Civil for going through a tunnel...
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  What do you think of the Honda i-Shift system? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace my wife's ageing runabout with a car that is under two years old. She needs a car with an autobox and rather likes the Honda...
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  Should I buy this used Citroen C4? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a 2006 Citroen C4 1.6i 16v SX 5-door automatic at JCS Kegworth used cars and really just fancied it. It is a petrol auto with 51,400 miles...
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  Which manual car could we buy to replace our 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Your reply about the new MoT made me think that perhaps I should consider changing my 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE. As an 80-year-old we do around 5000...
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  Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2...
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  Is this a way of avoiding paying parking charge penalties? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If you get a fixed penalty notice through the post that also carries penalty points, the computer system first sends you a demand for the cash. When you...
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  Should I sell of fix my car? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volvo V70 T5 Automatic. I bought it in 2005 for over £10,000 with 60,000 miles. It now has done 187,000 miles. Lots of history, but for...
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  New MOT requirements - aftermarket HID lamps 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your article about the MOT rules from 1/1/12, you advise that afterrmarket HID conversions will fail without washers and self-levelling. You appear...