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  Bought back a written off car - does it need a check over? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters boyfriend has had his car written off by the insurance company, it is a 53 plate Fiat Punto. It only has side passenger side damage to the...
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  Buying a new Focus - which engine and gearbox? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Focus 2011 1.0 Ecoboost 125ps (6 speed manual) or a 1.6 ti-vct 125ps (6 speed automatic-dual clutch) both 5 doors? 80 per cent of my driving...
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  Ford C-Max - Facelift Due? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a new Ford C-MAX (probably through Drive the Deal due to prices) but I am concerned we'll buy just as a facelift is due. Do you...
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  My car keeps switching in and out of limp mode 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on a 56-plate, and every couple of days, I get a spanner light on the dashboard, and the car goes into limp mode. After I have...
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Jaguar XF? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the choice of buying either a new Mercedes E220 CDI or a Jaguar XF 2.2D. Which do you recommend please?
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  Tyre choice 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8ES VTEC fitted with Continental Primium 2 tyres. I would like to improve the driving and roadholding, if you could suggest...
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  Stop-start for automatic - how does it work? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I assume that the stop-start on a manual car is electronically activated when the vehicle is put into neutral. If that is the case, why can it not be activated...
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  Average Speed Cameras - How Do They Work? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When driving through roadworks where there are a series of average speed cameras - 4 for example, is the average speed calculated between each camera...
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  My Volkswagen Polo won't start 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car's starter turns on the engine won't fire up. I've had a diagnostic session, but they can't find any problems. When driving, the speedometer went...
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  Failure of cruise control 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Driving with the cruise on for 60-65 minutes, I stop for a stretch, which takes around 10-15 minutes. Back on the road cruise control will not set, and...
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  Ford Ka: Tip of Speed Sensor broken off in engine. How to remove? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The tip of the speed sensor has broken off, and must now be in the engine of my Ford Ka. I've tried fitting a new one, and it won't tighten enough. How...
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  Which family car after living in the US? 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We will shortly be moving back to the UK from the US and need to purchase a family car. We would like a car with a raised seating position, a large boot,...
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  What first car for a newly qualified 26-year-old? 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  i am 26 years old and have been taking driving lessons fo aboutr 9 months, in a few months i hope to have passed my test, what small cars would you recommend...
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  Is this service quote reasonable? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am coming up to the 3 year service and MOT on the S80 1.6D Drive, with a mileage of 22K. The main dealer is quoting £600 including the MOT, saying that...
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  Buying a small automatic for partially disabled wife 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has MS but wants to maintain her mobility. She drives less than 10,000 miles per year and has to carry 2 cocker spaniels. She needs an automatic...
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  4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter...
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  Ford 1.0 Ecoboost or Renault 1.2? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please give me your interpretations about Ford 1.0 Ecoboost 125hp and Renault 1.2 115hp. Which one is more effective and attractive for driving, especially...
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  Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta or Citroen? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter is planning to buy a new car. She is considering a Toyota Yaris T2 3-door, a Ford Fiesta or a similar model Citroen. I would appreciate your...
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  Premature brake wear on a Polo 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Polo in December 2010. The car was serviced in December 2011 with no concerns. The car is now making a noise when brakes applied....
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  Saab Or Mercedes-Benz 17 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently considering two cars - a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C200 with only 52,000 miles, absolutely immaculate, one owner, Avantgarde trim, or a 2004 2.0T...