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  Can you recommend an SUV for rural use which offers room for tall passengers and dogs? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Chrysler Grand Voyager but expensive repairs are looming (new gearbox at £4,500), so I am thinking of changing. I live in an isolated...
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  Winter tyres and snow socks 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Here in the UK I drive a 4X4 fitted with M+S rated tyres. How do these compare with "winter" tyres as, for example, required by law to be fitted on...
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  Will the Audi A6 S-line's 19-inch wheels cause an uncomfortable ride? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I inherited my current company car, an '09 plate Audi A6 S-line saloon running on 18-inch alloys and 40-profile tyres. I expected the suspension to be...
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  Can I alter my 2002 Ford Ranger's wheels and/or gearing for better fuel economy when cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up and use it for work and pleasure. I have noticed that on a motorway run, at 70mph it is running at just over 3,000rpm....
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  Will the new Honda Jazz hybrid be suitable for my style of driving, which mainly consists of short journeys? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Once a week I do a journey of three miles each way in town. Three times a year I do 140 miles each way, mostly on the motorway, and about four times a...
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  Tanglefoot 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I don't see how the left foot can hit the brake pedal quicker than the right foot unless the left foot is suspended above the pedal waiting to hit it,...
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  Profiterholes - making a claim from pothole damage 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had two tyres ruined (sidewall damage ) and a Celica T-Sport rear spring broken. I can't pinpoint the exact event of each but I drive regularly...
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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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  Where do I order a replacement EGR valve for my Vauxhall Zafira? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol engine 51 plate. About a month ago the engine management light came on after I travelled about 150 miles, and a trustworthy...
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  Reverse gear in our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has been damaged - could my wife have caused this? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife put our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso in reverse gear on our drive, and as she started to move backwards there was a loud bang and the car shuddered....
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  Bless ‘em all 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel....
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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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  Recommend a car for transporting us to dog shows to replace our Citroen Xsara Picasso? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso HDi on your recommendation in 2006. It's a great car, but now we are looking for something a little bigger to transport...
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  I'm being prosecuted for speeding when I wasn't - what should I do? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I got pulled over by police last year, and I came back on the check as licence revoked. The Kent officer then took my car and my driving licence. However,...
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  Why is my 2002 Mazda 6 knocking from the steering? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car appears to have developed a slight knocking. It only occurs once I hit around 35mph, gets louder as I get faster, and is inaudible at motorway speeds...
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  Why doesn't my KIA Sportage's warranty cover diagnostic checks? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand KIA Sportage 2.0 CRiXS Auto in April 2008 and extended the warranty in Nov 2008 for a further two years. Last week, an indicator...
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  Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys...
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  Can my daughter reject her problem-ridden car even after repairs have been attempted? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car has been returned to the dealer five times for various faults since purchase on 2 April. Although the dealer has addressed the faults...
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  Tons of trouble 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been caught doing 103mph while my wife was pregnant and was in pain. She texted me while I was on a job and I drove back home in a panic. I told...
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  Take your pick-up 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my 2007 VW Touareg for a pick-up truck. What in your opinion is the best, most car-like pick up? It has to be automatic, have all the...