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  Should I keep my ageing Primera? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a...
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  Should I get a diesel or petrol van for short journeys? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have often read in your column of the shortcomings of diesel engines when used for frequent short runs, particularly the huge expense of replacing a...
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  Hyundai SMARTRA Problem 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My i30 failed to start one morning after running since I had it. The dealer pluged in his computer and found an error code "P1690 - Immobiliser to SMARTRA...
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  Why do I need smaller wheels for winter tyres? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 on 195/50 15 summer tyres. A local tyre centre has suggested fitting 14 inch wheels with a different tyre profile but cannot...
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  Too many short trips 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like...
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  Do all the electrical accessories in modern cars increase fuel consumption? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be an ever-growing number of electrically-powered devices in cars: digital instruments, heaters, fans, air conditioners, ever more powerful...
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  Advice please - buying a small petrol 4 x 4 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been considering the Suzuki SX4 1.6 petrol SZ5 and new Panda petrol twinair 4x4. I'm looking for a small-ish vehicle with some off-road capacity...
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  Which small car for all my daughters? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car for my family to drive with three essentials; safety, economy and reliability. I am thinking of solid SAAB-like safety rather than...
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  Where can I do a speed awareness course without being caught speeding? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son attended a four hour evening Speed Awareness course earlier this year run by the AA and he told me about the contents next day. It sounded great...
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  Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first...
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  Peugeot 306 is overheating 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 306 1.8 litre petrol engine overheating. I replaced the water, added some coolant and checked the oil. Then it did it again...
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  What economical car? 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just moved house and we are using our cars differently. I need to replace out city runaround, an 03 plate fiesta with 150k on the clock with a decent...
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  Is this fuel economy normal 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Mondeo TDCI. It's running perfectly and has just had a major service. I'm only achieving just over 120 miles per 1/4 tank and thats on...
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  Which left-hand drive car should we buy to take to Paris? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I moved to Paris recently and, because of this, our much-loved black 2003 Volkswagen Passat needs to be replaced as it is prohibitively...
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  What seven-seater? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2004 BMW 525D - I love driving bimmers but they dont do 7 seaters. I now need a 7 seater. I drive 60 miles a day mostly motorway...
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  Which three-year-old diesel auto? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We want to buy a 3-4 yr old diesel auto and have narrowed the choice down to a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Ghia or Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance with 12-month...
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  Should I worry about DPF and DMF? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a June 2010 C Max, manual, 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10, old model, with DMF and am pretty certain a DPF. The car has done 34k and I usually...
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  Why do you say that modern cars have a 7-year lifespan? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You state that a car is designed to last a maximum of seven years. If this is the case how do you explain the huge number of cars on the road that are...
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  9 points - cheapest car to insure? 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently got another 3 points on my licence. I now have 9. I'm 27 with only 1 year of no claims. My current car is an Audi a4 1.9 TDI Avant (1999), which...
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  BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either...