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  2.9-litre BMW engine 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Do you realise that the Range Rover L322 was produced from 2002 with a BMW 2.9 litre straight six turbo Diesel engine mated to a GM 5 speed auto box. You...
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  Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be...
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  Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic...
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  Small car with easy access 7 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We need a car to transport elderly parents who have had replacement knees & hips. A low sill is essential. We like small cars (around 4M), small engines...
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  Can you recommend a large, automatic SUV capable of towing a heavy horsebox to replace our Shogun? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sought advice about the BMW 5 and Audi A6 3.0 diesel estate cars. Being a police officer able to drive BMW 5 Series, I know how good they are...
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  Should I switch to all-weather tyres for better wet grip? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem...
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  Should I replace the cambelt on a low mileage Ford Focus or sell it? 25 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps...
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  What's the best family car that will fit three car seats? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend that can comfortably accommodate two booster seats and a baby seat in the second row? Or is it better looking for a 7 seater...
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  Would an electric handbrake stop a car in the event of an emergency? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the advent of the electric parking brake I found myself wondering how to decelerate a car if one is a front-seat passenger and the driver becomes...
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  Which dual clutch and CVT would you recommend? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve been researching and debating about the type of auto boxes available. There seems to be an even amount of disadvantages for all of them. Torque...
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  Is an international Driving Permit (IDP) required for driving in Turkey? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have often driven rented cars in Turkey but due to illness and Covid we have not visited for 5 years. In those days before Brexit driving...
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  What tyres would you recommend for my Toyota GT86? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a used Toyota GT86, can you tell me what the correct type and size tyre that should be fitted? Low road noise is important to me, so what brand...
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  Why has my car insurance increased following a house move? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have three cars all insured with different insurers and recently moved approximately 16 miles. No other factors have changed and two of the insurers...
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  Should I renew my driving licence immediately given the DVLA delays? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My driving licence is due for renewal in October. In view of recent reports should I be applying now?
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  Buying a convertible - should I choose an Audi or BMW? 4 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy an Audi or BMW convertible, petrol, automatic 1.5-litre (no more then 2-litre). I don't drive long distances. I am looking at cars which...
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  Will I still get the £2,500 plug-in car grant? 11 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I signed the order and a £500 deposit for the new MG ZS long range in December, am I still OK for the £2,500 plug-in car grant?
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  Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags...
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  I just bought a used car, which suffered power loss suddenly. Can I reject the car for a refund? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 diesel EAT8 auto. After a short break during a journey, the car suffered power loss, limiting the speed to...
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  Why was I fined for not having insurance on a car that's parked on a private driveway? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car that is fully taxed but not insured. The car is parked on a private driveway and always has been since the insurance ran out in April. It's...
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  Why do I have to fill my car up with oil so often? 15 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW 1.6-litre automatic with 45,000 on the clock. I acquired the car in June 2020. The car has been serviced annually (last in...