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  How can a 1.8 be quicker than a 1.6? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Titanium, best car I have ever driven (thanks for the recommendation 3 years ago John). Looking at getting a nearly new...
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  Buying a relaxed motorway car 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my car to meet our new requirements. Some years ago you recommended the Seat Leon Cupra TDi, which I bought. I love this car but as age...
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  Battery operators 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently called a well-known breakdown assistance service for help. My car had been left with lights on which had flattened the battery. The patrolman...
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  Clicking noise from the immobiliser 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox. The faults include intermittent working of the...
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  Can’t give it away? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had been procrastinating over the disposal of my old BMW for some time fearing DVLA bureaucracy, dodgy car breakers and other barriers to the whole operation....
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  Can you recommend a sensible car with high seats and lots of legroom in the rear? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Kangoo Expression, which we needed for my recently deceased partner in order to get a mobility scooter on a hoist in the back. It is just...
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  Can you recommend an insurance company to provide an agreed-value classic policy for my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to add some comments to recent emails regarding the Mercedes-Benz W124 estate. My 16-year-old E-Class diesel estate was stolen in October...
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  It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
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  Why won't Ford contribute more than 20 per cent to a DMF repair on my S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi from Ford Direct. I have done 80,000 miles in the car and the dual mass flywheel has failed. It is just out of the Ford...
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  Big banger theory 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a car in the £1,000 range - banger level. I have seen a Audi 80 estate TDI, 1995 on an M plate. Listed as having FSH, have seen...
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  Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford...
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  Rental arithmetic 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have been offered a year old Ford Focus Titanium, imported to the UK from Jersey, and on your advice I have also looked at drivethedeal.com which has...
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  Top gear 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second-hand car for my daily commute to work, which is around 60 miles per day of almost all motorway and A road driving. I have...
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  Brake caliper rust on BMW 5 Series 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers...
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  Which used estate is best? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an estate up to three years old and up to 30k mileage. I have up to £16,000 to spend. At the moment the car would be used for mostly...
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  Why is delivery of my Hyundai ix35 being delayed? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a Hyundai ix35 from a local dealer on 1 May 2010. I was given an estimated delivery date of 17 June 2010, so I paid a £500 deposit and agreed...
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  I part exchanged a car and now the garage are saying it has been clocked - where do I stand? 2 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I bought a second hand car from a garage and had my old 2007 car to trade in. We agreed a price and the deal was done. Today they have called...
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  The clutch needs replacing in my 20 year old car - should I just trade it in? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris. It's done 133,000 miles but needs the clutch replacing and a few other things too. Is it worth having the work done or should...
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  Is my classic car tax exempt? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car was first registered on 8 Jan 1980. Heritage Certificate build date of 22/23 March 1979. DVLA says it's not exempt. Tax is due 1 April 2020. Is...
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  What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the...