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  Four-wheel drive selector problems with Land Cruiser 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently test-drove several second-hand Toyota Land Cruisers, none more than a few years old. All had some problems with the (electronic) four-wheel...
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  Premium fuel - will it really improve my economy? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I filled up with Super Unleaded and was slightly disappointed to find I only got an extra 20 miles out of my 40-litre tank. I have...
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  What's the best small 4x4? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my trusty Hyundai i10 with something that will cope better with the poor weather on the hilly and exposed country roads I drive along....
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  Where's the best place to hire a car in Thailand? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you offer any advice regarding car hire in Thailand?
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  Can you be fined twice for the same driving offence? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving through a town recently when I unwittingly drove through a bus lane. I have now been sent two PCN, as I was caught by two bus lane cameras...
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  Need a used 4x4 with five seats - any recommendations? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are a large children's home in a small village in Sussex. We currently have four cars, but now need a 4x4 to get the kids to school in the winter months....
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  New or used Polo? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the choice of a new standard Polo Match for £13,205 (Volkswagen dealer) or £11,817 (Drive the Deal) rather than a used TSI for £10,990 (Volkswagen...
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  Is my Citroen Picasso supposed to be so slow? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a Citroen Picasso 1.6HDI for taxi driving. I've been driving it for a week now and noticed that it seems to lack power when accelerating. I...
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  Does my Peugeot 407 SW have a brake vacuum pump fault? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 54 reg Peugeot 407 SW HDI. When I first start up the brakes are inoperative as if with no servo assistance. The pedal is hard to push and when...
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  What is a reliable, easily-available car in Portugal? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are moving to rural Portugal in a couple of months. We have noticed that car prices in Portugal are much higher than in the UK. We will need to buy...
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  How do PHEVs heat the interior? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Do modern PHEVs use the ICE motor to heat the cabin?
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  What do you suggest as a replacement for my Citroen C3 Picasso? 7 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2012 Citroen C3 Picasso, I especially like the high driving position and straight up and down hatch which is great for my dog. What...
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  What's the best ULEZ compliant car for £5000? 22 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable car for mainly motorway driving and I’m in ULEZ so must be petrol for my budget, which is most reliable and comfortable for the job?
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  Do you need to have a licence to use an e-scooter? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  If you were banned from the road could you still use an e-scooter?
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  Which engine is best for the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at Vauxhall Zafira, which engine is better, the 1.4 petrol or 1.6 diesel? Most of the drive is for short journeys, but we do make a longer...
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  Is the petrol Honda CR-V a good SUV? 2 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 2016 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol model a good car? What alternatives would you suggest with a budget of £15,000?
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  Will my car be charged when the ULEZ in London is extended? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.4. Will it comply with the extended ULEZ?
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  Can you recommend a stylish, used crossover? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used, stylish hybrid with higher than usual ground clearance to cope with winter flooding. A small/medium SUV, hatchback or estate will...
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  Would you buy a diesel car? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If you were looking for a new or newish SUV with a view to keeping it over ten years, would you still buy a diesel?
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  Can you suggest a car with space for two big dogs? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have two giant dogs. I need an older car or van to transport them around with a high driving position. Not a 4x4 as tax is much too high. Can you help...