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  Volkswagen Passat EGR fault 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read your article on EGR failure on Volkswagens and the link to the emissions scam with interest. My 2011 Passat has been recalled as one of...
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  Which hatchback is best for £8000? 2 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a secondhand car and have about £8000 to spend. It's going to be a family car. Ideally I'd like a five-door hatchback, with a bit of...
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  Should I buy a Dacia Logan MCV? 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. I've loved the car, but it has recently started to cost a lot to maintain, with lots of expensive bills....
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  Buying a Porsche Macan - petrol or diesel? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Porsche Macan, but can't decide between petrol or diesel powertrains. What do you recommend?
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  Need a new 4x4 - what do you recommend? 10 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Land Rover Freelander, which I have had from new and clocked up 135,000 miles. I now need to buy a new car. I love my Freelander, but to...
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  Changing a pick-up engine - which one? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are going to equip a pick up truck (Nissan Z24 - an old model) with a diesel engine. There are two to choose from - a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 200Nm...
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  Buying a used Jaguar XF - which engine is best? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just started a new business and need a large, automatic, diesel car that will eat the miles, return good fuel economy and also make a good impression...
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  Second hand Golf TDI for £3000 – a good deal? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the chance to buy a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI (auto) with 90,000 miles for £3000. Is this a good deal? I drive 20,000 miles a year (mostly...
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  Which 4x4 for towing? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's...
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  X-trail cuts out when hot and won't restart untill totally cold 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 2.5-litre petrol Nissan X-Trail. The first sign of an issue was the 'check engine light' coming on every now and then. The problem has now...
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  Honda Civic - Suitable replacement for Nissan Qashqai? 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to replace my Nissan Qashqai 2.0dCi with a Honda Civic 1.8. The diesel Civics are not an option due to unavailability of low sulphur diesel. I...
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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Can you recommend an automatic petrol 5-door car for my wife? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs to change her car for an automatic. She has arthritis in her left knee and is finding it difficult to drive in stop-start traffic. The sort...
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  Which MPV to replace my Ford Galaxy for £3000? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a cheap 7-seater as my current Ford Galaxy has just gave up. I between £2000-£3000 to spend. I do a lot of town driving so I am guessing...
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  What should I pay for a 2007 Fiat Panda Dynamic? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a 2007 Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic. I have arranged to view it and, if still interested, I will test drive it tomorrow morning. Please...
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  Faulty used car - can I demand a refund? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I bought a Volkswagen Polo from an authorised dealer. The car was an ex-demonstrator and had just 7000 miles on the clock. Over the past few...
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  What car would you recommend for both short trips and very long journeys? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just started a new job which will involve driving long distances at periods across all kinds of roads including motorways and single lane roads....
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  Will a diesel car with a DPF suit my needs? 17 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a diesel 5 years ago (non DPF) as I was doing 40 miles a day, just commuting for work, 98% of which was motor way speeds. Plus other personal/general...
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  What's the best car for poor condition roads as well as a motorway commute? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a rural location which means lots of rough roads and potholes, but I commute a 70- mile round trip to work on a motorway, often at rush hour....
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  Low battery warning problem, what can I do? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I...