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  My Peugeot 406 won't start - any ideas? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Peugeot 406 HDI 90 Rapier. When the engine is warm, the car will not start. Everything works with no warning lights, it's just that it will...
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  Is 7000 miles a year enough to justify a diesel? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I normally do 7000-8000 miles a year, mostly 5-10 miles journeys regularly and 5-6 trips of 150-200 miles in a year. I know people generally say diesel...
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  What vehicle can cope with towing and long distance travelling? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We’re farmers and need to tow up to 2.5tons (trailer plus up to several cattle). The farm has a 4.0-litre diesel 2007 Range Rover Sport which has a number...
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  What car would be suitable for myself and my wife, who is five feet tall? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga...
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  Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high...
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  Which safe, reliable cars do you recommend? 10 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the safest, most reliable car that will work with two adults, three tall kids and a large dog? Given where prices are at the moment I’d like an...
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  What's a smaller alternative to my wonderful Honda CR-V? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I like the idea of downsizing marginally from my current 2015 Honda CRV - the newer model is wider as well as slightly longer. Its replacement needs...
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  Should I replace my E-Class diesel with an EV? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel but am thinking of a greener option for the future. However, I am sure I am not alone in seeing "range...
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  Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed...
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  Are tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) reliable? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How sensitive are tyre pressure monitors? My wife’s Skoda Fabia’s tyre pressure warning came on recently and when I checked the pressures they were all...
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  Are there any quiet sports tyres you could recommend? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  This may sound like an odd question. I have just taken my 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo off SORN for summer. The wheels are standard Michelin Pilot Sport (18-inch)...
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  As long as they don't exit their vehicle, can over 70s still drive when in isolation? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You gave out info regarding driving while in isolation/over 70's, saying that if taking the car out we could not exit the car for any reason. You said...
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  What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies?
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  What's best for a campervan - a Euro5 or Euro6 engined van? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a l second hand low mileage LWB panel van to convert into a motorhome. I plan for a professional converter to carry out the work over the...
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  Will my old diesel car fail the emissions test? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct? If it is trash should I go for a new one...
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  Why is my diesel car emitting blue smoke upon starting up? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Peugeot 207 1.6 HDI, with 83,000 clocked miles. Basically, the longer the car sits unused, the more blue smoke it puts out when it starts...
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  How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only...
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  Why has my Nissan Qashqai had worse mpg since the engine computer system update? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I got a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol from a main dealer at 9 months and 6000 miles and have run 3000 since then. Do you know anything about the recalled engine...
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  Buying an AWD SUV - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in a position where I need to replace my Suzuki Grand Vitara with a similar SUV or 4x4. I need something which can seat five adults, has 4x4 or AWD...
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  A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under...