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  Tyre issues with Ford Focus 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 2002 Ford Focus. The front tyres are worn on the inside and one of the rear tyres is worn on both side. The steering wheel is also...
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  Which small SUV is best? 22 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants to change her Honda Jazz for something with an elevated seating position and a bit more power to cope with the Dorset hills. We cover 12,000...
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  Buying a used 3 Series- which model is best? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Assuming all other factors are equal (condition, service history, etc) which would be the better buy? A 2001 BMW 330 Ci Sport with 69,000 miles at £4000...
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  Buying an Audi A3 - which engine? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a private buyer and am thinking about buying a new Audi. I have been recommended a petrol Audi A3, as my annual mileage doesn't warrant paying extra...
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  Buying a new mid-range car - what do you recommend 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  It's time to change my five yearvold BMW 116d Sport and I can't afford a new one. I'm looking at a Seat Leon or Kia Cee'd. Budget is up to £18,000, including...
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  Mk2 Golf problems 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8-litre engine. I was driving the other day and the car just died without warning. I looked under the bonnet and there...
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  Audi A4 Avant - should I keep or sell? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2010 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 which is superb and is the fourth car I've had with the VR6 engine. I'm heading for semi-retirement so wondering whether...
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  Which cars have firm seats? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A very firm, supportive seat is medically essential for me. Can you recommend any alternatives to a Golf GT please?
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  Buying a used hatchback - what would you recommend? 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car and want to spend £5000. I want something that’s cheap to fix/run and boasts good fuel economy. What would you recommend?
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  Where can we sell a Suzuki Life wheelchair-driven car? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could possibly help with the problem of selling a 'Suzuki Life' wheelchair-driven petrol car. My friend is disabled and no longer fit enough...
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  Speedometer error on Citroen C5 - what's the cause? 26 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The speedometer on my Citroen C5 is seven miles out. The problem has only started since I had the cambelt changed. What could be the cause?
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  Is a 4WD Carrera better than a RWD Carrera with winter tyres in the snow? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which has better road-holding in the snow: a 911 Carrera 4WD without winter tyres, or a Carrera RWD with winter tyres?
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  Was there a model called the DAF Daffodil? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brother in law and I were discussing the DAF drive system and I am certain there was a model called the DAF Daffodil. He laughed and said there was...
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  Honda i-Shift - clutch wear? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In the Sat. June 8th Motoring Suplement you answered a readers question about a smell from their 3 year old Jazz like a burning clutch. You suggested that...
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  Fluctuating temperature on a Mondeo? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Despite changing, in this order: thermostat, coolant temperature sensor, water pump and temperature gauge, the temperature is fluctuating on my Ford Mondeo....
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  Is an official record being kept of immigrant drivers in the UK? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is any official record being kept of all the immigrants’ foreign cars at present on our roads? Are they too subject to MoT tests? One hopes the drivers...
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  Where can we sell a Porsche Boxter? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter recently fractured her achilles tendon on her left leg and is unable to drive for some time. Her 2003 facelift model Porsche Boxster 2.7 is...
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  Buying a small, economical used 4x4? 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small, economical used car that is easy to get in and out of, suitable for a large 6 footer and for winter country road driving? Would...
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  Why does my air conditioning smell? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My newer car’s air conditioning is stinking whenever I turn it on. The smell is terrible. Do you know what's up with it and how I can make it smell better?
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  Buying a small van 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my old Escort van, with a 2-3 yr old vehicle. Most driving is 25 mile round trip commute, but occasionally I need space for the...