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  Why does the battery in my Volvo S80 keep draining overnight? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have just purchased a 2002 Volvo S80 and the battery keeps draining but we can't work out why as nothing has been left on. When we try to start it up...
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  Is my MINI worth keeping if the engine needs replacing? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 MINI Cooper which looks great but is worth scrap value as it has a porous aluminium head just diagnosed. The car has cost us £3000 in the...
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  Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI rattle - is it related to the emissions problem? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You answered a question on 13 December about VAG emission changes. including this: "Latest on the 'fix' for 2.0 TDIs is that it increases the revs at...
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  Should I keep or sell my old Polo? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI since new. It has covered 37,000 miles and hasn’t given me any major problems. I am wondering if I should keep...
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  Buying a second hand estate for £10k - any recommendations? 27 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in the market for a second hand estate; we want a car that's three to five years old and costs up to £10k. We are happy to have a fairly...
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  How long will the DPF last on a Volvo C30? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have always had petrol engine cars myself, but my dad has recently purchased a 2010 (60) plate Volvo C30 D2 (1.6 diesel engine, facelift model, R-Design)...
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  Which engine for new Hyundai i20? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are replacing our Mazda 2 and wonder what your thoughts are regarding choosing between the 1.2 engine or new 1.0 litre in the i20? The car will be...
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  Need a practical SUV with low monthly payments 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mum wants a new car; it needs to be practical enough to get a large dog and 4-5 adults in it and comfortable enough for long journeys. The issue is...
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  Aston Martin vs Jaguar F-Type? 13 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am very fortunate that I am in the position of being able to buy either an Aston Martin Vantage 4.7 V8 from around 2009 or a Jaguar F-Type 5.0 V8 2013...
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  What's causing my diesel Focus to rattle so much? 26 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Focus from 2008, with the 1.6 diesel engine. A while back I started hearing some strange noises from the engine. These noises are similar...
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  Buying a replacement for Honda Civic 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  About three years ago you kindly recommended that I buy a Honda Civic, which I did. My Civic 2.2 -i-CTDI has now done 71000 miles and I am looking to...
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  Tyre and wheel recommendation for a Mercedes B-Class? 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had endless problems with my tyres on Mercedes Benz B200. Deflation, rim corrosion, punctures etc. Have tried everything. Was thinking of changing...
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  Real MPG 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Hyundai i20 1.1 CRDi Blue and am getting a miserly 60mpg with fairly careful driving. Your data for the i20 1.1 CDRi includes both the blue...
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  Middle lane bullying 3 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Middle lane hogging is bad practice. However, an increasing number of bully-boys, travelling faster than the speed limit, seem to feel they no have the...
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  DPF regeneration 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 CLS 350 CDI. My concern is the DPF having read your column for a while. Even at speeds beyond legal limits, with the nine speed gearbox,...
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  Why is my Jaguar S-Type losing power? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Jaguar S-Type has had a diagnostic test, which has resulted in a list of problems. It all started with a loss of power when driving up hill. I've...
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  Company car or cash allowance? 1 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My employer has given me a choice between a company car (Ford Focus 1.5TDCi Titanium) or an annual allowance of £3420. I do around 12k a year of which...
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  Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we...
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  What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they...
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  How do you measure real fuel consumption? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Most of the fuel consumption figures given by the public and your reporters are taken from the fuel consumption gauge. On all the cars I have own this...