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  Dealer mistake is going to cost me - what can I do? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2012 Volvo XC60 from the local franchised dealer. It was their demo vehicle with 6500 miles. I explained I ideally wanted to buy new,...
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  206 CC cutting out 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car has started to cut out, been happening for the last two weeks with increasing regularity. I've only been driving it for 3-5 miles each journey,...
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  Why does our Renault Megane not return its quoted mpg? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  One of the reasons we recently bought a Renault Megane was the very impressive combined 80mpg stat. I had my doubts but was reassured it was true by the...
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  Which comfortable, economical car for long distance commuting? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to start a 500 miles per week weekly commute in my new role and need to make a choice on company car to fit several needs. With this mileage...
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  Luxury and Economy - Which car is for me? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to decide which car to buy next and I keep going round in circles. I always seem to regret my purchases soon after buying. I currently have...
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  Revs not falling immediately when lifting off the gas 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When taking my foot off throttle and depressing the clutch to change gear, there seems to be a delay in the revs falling in my Honda Jazz. If I delay...
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  “It’s draining - draining in my car.” 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 i-VTEC EX, purchased September 2011, when 18 months old. During the first 6 months we had to have the battery replaced...
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  Audi Q5 or BMW X3 - which SUV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We intend to trade in our Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE soon. Although the car has been reliable, the unsettled ride and the DSG gearbox have made us think twice...
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  My Peugeot's service bill is huge - is this reasonable? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI XI to the Peugeot main garage this morning for a service and MoT. It has covered just 39,000 miles and was serviced by a...
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  I need a cheap, reliable car to cover a big mileage - what do you recommend? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest...
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  Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she...
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  Downsizing from a Renault Scenic 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two Renault Scenics but now want to downsize. Must be automatic and, as I have disabled passenger, I need a higher seating position than a normal...
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  Ford Focus engine management problem 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Sudden illumination of all panel warning lights. Loss of forward motion. Engine still running/idling but not responding to accelerator pedal. Odometer...
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  Ripped off by a 'Good Garage'? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 1993 Mazda MX5 for a service and got a phone call to say that the left front brake caliper was leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced...
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  Are electric cars unfairly discredited? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It may be my imagination but there seems to be concerted effort from the media to discredit electric cars. It would come as a surprise to me if the mighty...
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  Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people...
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  My Skoda has suffered an irreparable turbo fault - who is to blame? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10-year-old Skoda TDI with 1.9 diesel engine and 70,000 miles on the clock. My wife drives the car, and even she complained of lack of power....
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  Why aren't city cyclists given their own green light which allows them to set off safely before other traffic? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Honest John is spot on when he says that “wobbling cyclists and London traffic will never mix.” A wobbly cyclist should be given training. But MW of Chatham...
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  Should I pick an Audi? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Current car: Toyota Avensis 1.8 T3x (2006 facelifted model) Current mileage: ~11000/year I am considering replacing my current car, I have been looking...
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  Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who...