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  Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning...
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  Should I buy a Meriva B or Mercedes-Benz B-Class with a push-button handbrake? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Vauxhall Meriva since 2005 and have been contemplating a change, perhaps to a Meriva B or possibly a Mercedes B-Class. These both have...
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  Which cars offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a slipped disc a few years ago, and still get backache. I find that sitting for more than about half an hour brings on back and leg pain, and driving...
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  Replacing a Mondeo ST220 with an XF? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Back in 2005, you recommended a Mondeo ST220 to replace my company car. I have been really pleased with it, but it is now nearly 7 years old, the grandsons...
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  can you recommend a suitable, powerful replacement for my Octavia Estate vRS? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2005 'old shape' Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It has been a great car with plenty of performance, and is totally reliable and flexible....
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  Audi recall - am I still eligible? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 52-plate Audi A4 3.0 Cabriolet developed an ECU problem in the multi-tronic 'box a couple of years ago where it constantly runs in "limp home" mode....
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  Is water ingress in the Volkswagen Passat a known problem? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Highline. Recently water has been ingressing the car and "ponding" in the passenger footwell behind the driver and occasionally...
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  car key duplicates 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one year old VW Golf last year from a VW dealer and was told that there was only one key. In the past I have always had two sets of keys with...
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  Which mid-size estate for £6000? I'm looking at the Volkswagen Passat, the Volvo V50 and the Volvo V70. 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a mid-size estate for general motorway use, but also for outdoor gear and to carry kayaks on the roof - perhaps even to sleep in the back...
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  Does my new Fiat Panda 4x4 have the same 4-wheel drive system as my old one? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a new Fiat Panda 4x4 (1.24 petrol version on your advice) having been delighted with my first one which fetched a good price. That first...
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  Why has delivery of my Hyundai Santa Fe been delayed? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a Hyundai Sante Fe on 19/02/2010 and was given a delivery date of 8 to 12 weeks. The dealer says it is a manufacturing issue and they can't give...
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  Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will...
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  Just bought a car with a noisy turbo. Dealer says it's ok but independant mechanics say it's not. What should I do? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 56 Audi A3 1.9TDi with 80,000 miles last week from a reputable dealer. On the test drive we commented that it sounds like a police car siren....
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  Do you have any advice on dealing with Audi after the emissions fix caused increased fuel consumption in my A6? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken my Audi A6 in to have the emissions fix because Audi insisted that the performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emission will not be adversely...
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  Should I reject a faulty car that has now been off the road for six weeks awaiting repair? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a faulty car from a dealership and realised it within just 12 hours. The repairs are going to take 6-8 months as the part required is not available...
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  My car is older than advertised - can I reject it? 26 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used car from an Audi dealership. At the time, I believed it to be eight months old; however, on inspection of the paperwork, I have...
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  My car had a respray after an accident - but the new paint looks out of place with the rest of the car? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A Local Authority vehicle bumped into my eight year old Ford Focus. Their insurer, Zurich, arranged repairs via a Nationwide Repair Centre. The repairs...
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  I need a car to go off-road but only cover 1000 miles a year - what would you suggest? 17 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a need for a small,cheap car that can be used on the road but will mainly be used for travel to and from a small land holding. It wiii seldom go...
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  What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range...
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  I need a small but family friendly car for £11,000 - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently has a 2015 Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. I have recently purchased a Volkswagen Kombi van which we now use for all family trips, meaning the...