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  Should my SEAT Ibiza's brake discs have warped after just 11,000 miles of urban driving? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The local dealership where I bought my SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI 2 years ago has given up the franchise. I now have to travel an hour to a SEAT dealer. That would...
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  Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable...
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  My Rover 25 keyfob won't work - why? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be a problem with the locking system. Battery was bought new 10/09/12. Alternator belt 'went' and battery dead as a dodo 03/03/13. Alternator...
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  Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get...
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  Which family car to replace a MINI One? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your help. I am recently married and expecting my first child. I drive a company car, which is 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 130. My wife...
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  Which 4WD vehicle to replace my Subaru Forester? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2005 2.0-litre Subaru Forester and would appreciate your advice of a replacement. I bought this car in May 2009 and chose an AWD as...
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  Insurance 'write-off' with Hastings Direct 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had an accident on the M25 two weeks ago, driving into a large lorry tyre, dropped by a lorry. Highways Agency attended and told me to give the lorry...
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  Premium fuel solved a stalling problem on our i30. 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Hyundai i30 petrol 1.6 Estate (manual) bought from a Hyundai dealership in 2010. This car has been a likeable, reliable car to drive over...
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  Why do people drive through floodwater? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You will have seen recent pictures of a Porsche in water up to its roof. The Porsche was in a dip in the road (not a ford - as was widely and incorrectly...
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  206 CC cutting out 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car has started to cut out, been happening for the last two weeks with increasing regularity. I've only been driving it for 3-5 miles each journey,...
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  Best cars for a back-pain sufferer 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her...
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  Shrink wrapped 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to run my BMW 330d Convertible right through this coming winter so I decided to fit winter tyres. I chose the BMW approved Goodyear Eagle UG GW3-RSCs...
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  Problem automatic gearbox in a 2004 Audi A4 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant 2.5 diesel Automatic, registered in 2004. It has done 157k miles. A couple of times over the last month, when I have selected...
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  Engine light on, so the dealer drained fuel! 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a four-month old Venture edition Mazda MX-5 with 1050 miles on clock. Test drive was okay a week before. After buying car (empty fuel directed...
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  Road tar damaged my tyres - is the council liable? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In June this year I came across a freshly resurfaced B-road. I kept my speed below 20mph and could hear the odd stone chip under the car. When I turned...
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing so fast? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done just over 30k miles in my SEAT Exeo, but I am getting what I consider to be unusual brake pad wear. The front brake pads are 20 per cent worn,...
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  Changing to a Yeti from an Alfa 147? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier...
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  Which small FIAT is cheap to run? 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Enforced early retirement has meant the company BMW 520d has gone and we need to economise, but I still want something with a little bit of "oomph". I...
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  Is the new Ford Focus three-cylinder engine suitable for long distance driving? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have read all the very high praise lavished on the new Ford three cylinder engine. In your opinion would the new Focus 1.0 125ps be a suitable car for...
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  A second hand small car 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The wife has started to drive about quite a bit and she takes "her" car, an M-Class Mercedes. We want to keep the Merc as it's good for kids, dogs & distances...