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  Does my 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI have an electrical fault? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an R-reg 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI. For a while now it has been cutting out a few times a week whilst stationary or going at speed, whether the car...
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  How much does a Jaguar X-Type cost to run annually? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to buy a Jaguar X-Type with 70,000 miles from 2002 with an automatic gearbox and 2.5-litre V6 engine. How much does it cost per year to pay all...
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  Recommend a fun, quirky car - possibly a convertible - for under £7000? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon graduate from university, and will be starting work at the end of the summer. Before I do so, I am looking to purchase a car that is both economical...
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  Thanks for your review of the Alfa Romeo 147 - I bought one. 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've read your review of the 147. I had a 156 and gave you feedback for that, which you incorporated. I bought one of the last 147s imported, new from...
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  Warped sense 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I saw the letter on 23rd Jan from a 2006 RAV-4 owner needing disc replacements. For your files you may wish to note that my 2006 RAV 4 (diesel 2.2) suffered...
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  Sunshine superfan 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having been caught out with a flat battery, on my Vauxhall Omega 2.5, during the recent cold weather, I am keen not to let it happen again. I have two...
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  Penalty kinks 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In 2009 we travelled to Tropea in Italy. Now, 6 months later, we have received a parking fine, that we cannot understand as it is in Italian. We do have...
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  Stilo’s wheels 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Fiat Stilo Estate with a Skoda Octavia Estate and considering one with the 1.6 diesel engine with DPF (Particulate Filter) especially...
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  Station waggon 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a little car to run me a mile to my rail station. Don't want to fork out more than 2k, don't want anything too frumpy. I've seen 8-year-old Alfa...
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  Maximin 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We're a retired couple who run two cars. My husband drives a Hyundai i30 and I have a MINI One. We've had both cars nearly 3 years. However, I think I've...
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  Two grand turismo 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our second car is a 1998 CR-V and whilst it is currently reliable I am concerned that we may miss the opportunity to get £2,000 for it under the scrappage...
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  Shrinking with age 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am enquiring on behalf of my elderly parents (aged 87 and 79) who currently run a 1 owner pristine BMW 320 SE (petrol) with leather, metallic paint and...
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  Fast breed reaction 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a single mother with five children ranging from 17 to 3 years old. As her youngest is not yet able to walk, she is entitled to a Motability...
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  Thames tation 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My friends in Portugal have a 1959 Ford Thames van, engine/chassis number 715531. The van was taken to Portugal from Zimbabwe so it could be of South African...
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  Loyal flush? 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 40k mile Vauxhall Meriva has just been serviced by the main dealer who, without asking, added some substance to the petrol and engine oil and called...
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  Shoulder to die on 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A number of your readers have been advised over the last couple of years to switch to 16" wheels in order to improve the ride quality over that achieved...
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  Sitting vroom 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are currently running a 2001/51 Nissan Primera and thinking of downsizing. Purely an armchair exercise so far, but as a result of reading your articles,...
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  Cold medal 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 BMW E39 525dSE auto Touring that appears to have a problem of overcooling. It can take up to 10 miles to reach normal working temperature,...
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  Keep your air on 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please settle a matter that has been the subject of much debate between me and fellow motorists. What is the penalty in power and fuel economy...
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  Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of...