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  Would you recommend a Citroen C6 to replace my C5? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For reasons lost in the mists of time I have always been a Citroen freak and I actually own a nice 2CV. Our main cars have been BXs, Xantias, C5s and so...
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  Too many short trips 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like...
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  Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856...
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  Buying a smallish auto petrol MPV or SUV? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm writing on behalf of my Aunty who is going to change her 6 year old diesel C-Max and is looking for a new car. She is looking for a petrol (less...
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  Warranty issues - are scuffed alloys covered? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is under three years old and the lacquer has lifted from the centre 4" of the alloy wheels. I bought it second hand from a Mercedes dealer and...
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  Porsche 996 collapsible spares single use? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am being told by my Porsche dealer that my 996 Turbo's spare (collapsable) tyre cant be collapsed back into its original pack/shape and put back into...
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  Parts for modern classics 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought HondaPrelude 1990 I put in Slick 50 at once. So far engine has been fine. Various other faults such as gaiters, radiator, tyres, filters brake...
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  BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either...
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  What do you think of the Vauxhall Meriva? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has driven Corsas for 20 years but its time to look for a new model. I am trying to persuade her to go for the Meriva instead as we have grandchildren,...
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  How does the CVT transmission work in the Micra, i10 and Kia Picanto? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying either the Micra K13, Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto. We are interested in the CVT models and wondered what connects the gearbox to...
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  Buying an Isuzu D-max pick up 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to trade-in our trusty, much-used Isuzu Denver Rodeo (2004) for a new Isuzu D-Max pick up. We need the vehicle for daily road/track driving...
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  Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or...
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  Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty...
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  Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto Gearbox Problem 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Vauxhall Omega 2.2 CD Auto, which has developed a slight shudder at 50/55 mph. In addition to this, if I rest my hand on the selector, I...
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  Gap Insurance - Return to Invoice or Replacement Vehicle 26 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 3 month old Ford Kuga Titanium recently and decided to take out gap insurance with the dealer which I subsequently cancelled having found I...
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  Honda CRV new shape - steering problem 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March I purchased a 2007 (early new shape) Honda CR-V manual, petrol with 29,000 miles. Has 17" tyres. Above 50mph the steering seems to want to...
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  Is there a way of enabling my diesel 607 to warm up faster in winter for better fuel economy? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that the fuel economy of my diesel 607 improved by about 10 per cent during the hot spell of weather. Would there be any point of using...
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  Driving automatics in stop/start traffic 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you comment on this statement on the IAM website as I always assumed you should put an auto into neutral at a standstill to minimise wear. 'When...
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  Winter tyres or a four wheel drive? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We live at the bottom of a steep hill on a private road which is not cleared of snow. All of our neighbours have four wheel drive and so drive on and compact...
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  Is the Volkswagen Eos worth almost £7,000 more than the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our 60's and my wife wants to exchange our Skoda Fabia for a folding metal roof cabriolet. Reviews suggest that a Volkswagen Eos would be...