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  Breathalysers in France - what do you recommend? 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which personal breathalyser do you recommend to comply with the new French law, at minimum cost?
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  MINI Cooper S cooling fan comes on all the time 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Drive a few gentle miles in any weather or terrain and the radiator cooling fan is running flat out on my MINI Cooper S. Doesn't stop. The dealership...
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  Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on...
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  Alternatives to the Hyundai i20 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a smallish 5 door petrol auto, with c£12k to spend. I quite like the look of the Hyundai i20 1.4 auto, but could you suggest anything...
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  Zafira reliability 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As I slow down to pull up at a set of trafic lights the engine just dies, it starts again with no probems and it drives ok. I have taken it to 2 garages...
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  Buying a new small car 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a 57-plate Fiesta 1.2L Style from 6 months of age and has done 20k. We are looking to change and wonder what your choice would be? Fiesta,...
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  Porsche Cayenne 29 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Cayenne. Do you have any advice on the suitability of the diesel over petrol version? As I drive only 12000 miles a year...
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  I need a spare for my Avensis 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just purchased a used (2009) Totota Avensis. No spare tyre, only an emergency kit. There is provision for a full spare tyre, so should I purchase...
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  A first car for an older driver 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who plans to start to drive but she is not a teenager. What would you recommend as a first car, to be cheap to buy and insure? A used car...
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  Reducing engine speed to keep an engine working 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a petrol Ford Focus mk1 which is 8 years old. When overtaking cars on I get to about 6,000 and then change gear. Would revving the engine to...
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  Engine service light on a Volvo S60 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc. The car drops...
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  The heater doesn't clear the windows 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 51 plate Astra 1.6. The problem is all the windows steam up after 10 mins. The heater is working on all speeds and all the vents are blowing hot...
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  Buying a new car 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy one of the following - Volvo V60, Peugeot 508, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis. Looking for a comfortable, reliable, safe car. I've...
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  Fun hatchbacks for retirement 30 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long...
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  Wint some, lose some 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering investing in winter tyres for the coming season. Clearly the driving wheels are critical, but as it is much more costly, is it important...
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  Why is 'Antipollution Fault' causing loss of power? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car loses power after five minutes of driving. There is a beep and then an Antipollution Fault appears. Why does my car lose power after the...
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  Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
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  Wobbly Jazz 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz CVT auto - 56 plate @ 17000 miles. Just bought. Within days I noticed a wobble sometimes occurring at between 30 - 40 mph as if...
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  Tyre roar 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda with 40,000 miles went for a service. They rotated the tyres, moved the front to the back and vice versa. Since then the car drones, it reminds...
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  Freezing conditions 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it better to leave a 10 year old Skoda frozen, as it has been for 4 days so far, or to start it and let it run for 30 minutes or so? If so, how frequently?...