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  Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements....
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  Can you recommend a replacement for our Mercedes-Benz ML with a low tailgate for dogs? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I bought a Mercedes-Benz ML 270 diesel auto from new in April 2004. We are now considering replacing it with another four-wheel-drive car and...
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  Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one...
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  Rough idle on a Peugeot 406 HDI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running...
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  Best all weather tyre for an X-Trail? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering...
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  Plug-in car heaters and dehumidifiers 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The fan on my car heater has broken and would cost hundreds to mend. I don't need it most of the time as the heater itself works, but after I have scraped...
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  Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max...
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  Can you recommend a Golf-sized, British-built car? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  If one wanted to be patriotic and buy something made here in the UK, can you identify (in a very small space) which models (Golf-sized, say) are made here?...
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  You must be choking 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate...
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  Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I...
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  High idle speed 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Mondeo used to idle at just under 1,000rpm on the rev counter. Now, when I start it up, it goes up to 2,500 for a few seconds, then comes down to just...
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  I'm looking for a reliable five-door 4x4 - should I consider the Ford Maverick or Mazda Tribute? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 Focus 1.6TDCI with 149,000 on the clock. It's been a great car, but is now feeling its age. The 90 mile round trip I do for work is about...
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  We're looking for a small SUV - is the Skoda Yeti the pick of the bunch? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to...
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  Best new small car 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my car. At the moment I drive an MG ZS but it's getting on a bit now, and is bigger than I need, so I want to get another one. I don't...
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  With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34...
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  I replaced my automatic Honda Jazz with a newer model but why is the automatic gearbox of lower quality? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After five years with an automatic Honda Jazz, I have switched to the new Jazz (also fully automatic) and I find the transmission quite a disappointment....
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  Limping 306 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2001 Peugeor 306 2.0 HDi with an intermittnt limp mode problem. The problem seemed to start after running out of diesel after six months...
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  Running out of patience, what are my rights? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car on 12 February 2011 from Turtles Peugeot in Ballymena, Co Antrim. I have been back and forth to the dealer approximately 10 times since...
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  Replacing a well loved RAV-4 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a 1996 Toyota Rav-4 GX 5 door since 2004. We've had no major problems with it, in fact it is the most reliable car we have ever owned (touchwood) I's...
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  VW Golf Mk3 failed MOT on emissions 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Any suggestions as to why my VW GOLF MK3 has failed its MOT on emissions? It had new plug and air/fuel/oil filters 11 months ago. It has only done...