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  Why don't we use 'herringbone' car parks in the UK? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son, living in California, has told me that, not only are car parks mostly herringbone there, but the regulations state that the spaces are "drive in,...
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  Replacing a Prius - what with? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Prius will be 5 years old in May (55,000 miles). I am very keen on low emissions and enjoy an auto gearbox. I am thinking of changing it this year....
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  Terrible fuel consumption on the Vauxhall Meriva - is this right? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying an auto diesel Vauxhall Meriva, but the consumption in your real mpg list is very high. Is this report the result of lots of drivers...
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  Suggested replacement for my automatic Paugot 307 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace a nine-year old automatic Peugeot 307 estate with a smaller automatic car that takes a dog crate. It must have good vision and an upright...
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  Electronic hand brakes - and the point is? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What is the point of electronic handbrakes? You report that water ingress is a common problem. If it's so common why don't they fix it? I have just been...
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  Cambelt or Camchain? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At what point did the Vauxhall Corsa CDTi engine switch from a cambelt to a cam chain, as some forums say they're chain drive, while I've seen an advert...
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  Tyres for Seat Leon - what should we do? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a SEAT Leon 1.6-litre a year ago. Recent MoT advised all tyres need replacing. Her annual mileage is 5000 miles with minimum motorway...
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  Volksagen Touran: DMF and DPF 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please that my 59-plate VW Touran 2.0 TDI DPF Match 140PS Auto has a diesel particulate filter (DPF), and how best to look after this? I use premium...
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  Petrol or SkyActiv diesel? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Motoring correspondents seem to prefer the new Skyactiv diesel to the petrol whereas a lot of my motoring includes short journeys. Is this new diesel technology...
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  Juddering transmission - what could it be? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1.6-litre Renault Megane auto which is regularly serviced. While out driving today, car started juddering as if being starved of petrol....
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  Citroen Berlingo Multispace Airdream - is it a good choice? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Berlingo Multispace and am interested in the e-HDI 90 Airdream with semi or full auto and stop/start. Is this a good choice and does the...
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  Is the new Kia Rio a good idea? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is this car worth considering if I drive approx 8000 miles annually and are the usual servicing requirements needed? ie cam belt particulate filter and...
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  Intermittent cooling light on Golf 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My engine coolant light has been coming on. It does not come on every time I start my car it only does it when I use my car first thing in the morning...
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  Leaky boot in my Insignia 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leak in my boot, no leaks when car stands still and dry. Wet after driving in rain, my garage checked it out but no look so far solving problem....
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  Dealer won't accompany me on fault finding drive 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Am I being unreasonable to ask the main dealer to accompany me on a short road test to discover what is causing the popping like noise at the rear when...
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  Erratic Yaris speedo 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The speedo has started to be erratic going from 0 to 30mph approx. The ABS light goes out when starting the engine and the car runs well enough except...
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  Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I...
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  Almera or 3 Series? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have short-listed two entirely different cars to buy as used, BMW 3 series compact (2001, 85000miles at £2200 ) and Nissan Almera (2004, 45000 miles...
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  Whining Micra on start up 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On starting ignition there is a whine - started very recently and has just got worse. It dies away very quickly the car drives and steers OK, but the engine...
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  Which automatic car should I consider to replace my Rover 75? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am still very fond of my Rover 75 after 105,000 miles. I looked to the MG6 as a replacement but it is not available as an automatic. What would you recommend?...