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  Should the turbo be whistling on a five month old car? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One month ago I bought a three month old Ford Grand C-MAX Powershift. I didn't notice anything during the test drive, which was driven in a busy city location....
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  What small economical 4WD do you suggest? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy....
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  Insurance company vague about my young son. 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't...
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  Do I need to idle my turbo Skoda after long drives? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Skoda Superb Classic automatic, but because of my fairly low annual mileage and many short journeys I opted for the 1.8-litre turbo...
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  Replacing a Skoda Octavia Scout 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a replacement for a 2010 Skoda TDi Octavia Scout (which has been a very good car - have loved the elevated seating position which is a must in my...
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  Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity...
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  Some hidden costs associated with hire vans. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had to hire a van from a well-known rental company. The assistant asked me for both parts of my driving licence and, because I did not have the paper...
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  Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would...
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  Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"...
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  Poor fuel consumption. 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.2TSI DSG which I bought new in March for this year and has now completed 1,000 miles. Fuel consumption is hovering around the...
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  Problems starting an Avensis 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out...
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  I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for...
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  Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will...
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  Buying a family car for less than £3000 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the...
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  Why are Spanish police operating a zero tolerance policy for minor offences? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst motoring last month on hundreds of miles of excellent new and uncrowded roads in Spain, I was stopped by the Guardia Civil for going through a tunnel...
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  What cars are best suited to older drivers 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents live in rural Ireland, and are considering buying a new (or second hand) car. They've been Volvo estate drivers all their life, and...
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  What do you think of the Range Rover Sport, and am I tall enough to drive it at 5-feet 2-inches? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is keen on buying a Range Rover Sport approximately 2-3 years old. We would probably do about 15,000 miles a year. What would you recommend...
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  Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella...
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  Astra van hesitant 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Astra van DTI 1.7. It drives spot on, plenty of power, no warning lights etc. but if I put my foot down sometimes it has a quick miss of power...
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  New BMW 530d has 'characteristic noise' which garage can't or won't cure. 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have spent 12 months at my BMW dealer trying to get a problem cured on a new car. The engine resonates at about 1750 rpm in all gears. 1750 is about...