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  Does the Volkswagen Golf TDi tend to clog up its DPF? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at the Volkswagen Golf TDi 105PS Bluemotion, but was told today by a fellow Volkswagen fan that I need to beware of their tendency to...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable but small new car? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We would like a small car that is comfortable to drive, quite on the motorway with soft suspension and good fuel economy. Our present car is a Mazda 2...
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  Should I buy a BMW 640d with 100k on the clock? 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently seen a 2012 plate BMW 640d for sale with 100,000 miles on the clock.The car has a full service history, but I am a little worried about...
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  Buying a used SUV - petrol or diesel? 27 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Golf GTI Estate, which I really enjoy driving. I am thinking of a used Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix35 but seem only...
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  What is happening to Honda in Europe? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When Honda announced 800 job losses at Swindon the company blamed declining markets in Europe for their problems. Unfortunately this appears to be a severe...
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  Will swapping to all-season tyres benefit road noise, handling and fuel economy? 5 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The original 195/65 R15 Michelin Energy Saver tyres fitted to my hybrid Hyundai Ionic have 3mm on the front and 5mm on the rears after 17k miles. Whilst...
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  What should I replace my Audi 100 with? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My father and I have owned a 1988 Audi 100 2.0e Avant that's been in the family since new. We've put over 210,000 miles on it. It's a lovely comfortable,...
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  Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and...
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  How do I reset my Renault Captur's trip meter? 4 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a 2021 Captur 2 Auto and very pleased - lovely styling as you said! My problem is (and others have said the same) I cannot locate the trip ie miles...
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  LV are not insuring my Dacia Duster, why is this? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has bought a 2021 Dacia Duster Bi Fuel but on advising LV, our insurers, we were told they will not insure the car. No explanation. We had to try...
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  Are both the Audi A4 TFSI 35 and TFSI 40 virtually the same? 17 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are Audi A4 TFSI 35 and A4 TFSI 40 running cost the same (mpg, tax, emissions, insurance ) ? Apart from HP 150 and 200, all data i see varies. Some suggest...
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  I need a 4WD petrol estate with a manual gearbox - what are my options? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Mazda 6 petrol estate which we like, but would like to have the option for 4wd. We use the car largely to drive heavily laden between the Home...
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  Is is possible to buy a back-up battery for an electric car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they...
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  I'm looking for estate or medium SUV for long road trips, what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 18,000 miles a year; two 3000 mile road trips each year and then the rest is a mix of around town and 50 miles on the motorway. I'm looking...
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  What is a reasonable fair use deducton when rejecting a used car? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of rejecting a faulty used car. I purchased it six weeks ago from a dealership but my local garage has identified £2,000 worth of problems...
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  What is the best used diesel hatchback for under £9,000? 13 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to upgrade to a newer diesel hatchback. I have up to £9,000 to spend and have singled out the Toyota Auris 1.6, Vauxhall Astra 1.6 and Volkswagen...
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  Will the cost of charging an EV remain less than an ICE car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  With the price of petrol and diesel lowering slightly and the price of electricity likely to double if not more, will the cost of fuelling an electric...
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  Should I buy a Kia Niro hybrid or PHEV? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying the new 2022 model Kia Niro, probably the 3 trim level. I need to decide whether to buy the hybrid or PHEV version. The published...
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  Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle or keep my current car? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I don't know what to do about purchasing a new car. Should I buy an electric, diesel or petrol vehicle? I have heard from various friends who have purchased...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic car with a raised seating position? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small automatic, and because of my age, thinking of buying one online as elderly ladies and second hand car salesmen don't really mix....