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  Why does our Volkswagen Polo diesel hold its revs when I lift my foot off the accelerator? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In January this year we bought a new 3-door Polo SEL 1.6 TDI, downsizing from our long-lived, and immensely practical, Saab. In most respects the Polo...
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  Spare me 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have been fairly relaxed about ‘space saver’ emergency wheels. I am very surprised they are legal. I have been idly thinking about my next main car....
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  Can premium fuel help improve my Toyota Verso's fuel consumption? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Further to our brief correspondence before Christmas concerning the increase in my Toyota's Verso D-4D’s diesel consumption, I'm pleased to report that...
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  Has the Volkswagen emissions update ruined my Tiguan? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan in 2013. The car had 9000 miles on the clock and I bought it from a car supermarket. The vehicle has now covered 49,000...
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  Which VAG car is best? 10 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding...
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  Mondeo losing power under acceleration 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Mondeo (39,000 miles) 140 TDCI is losing power under medium to hard acceleration. When accelerating from 1900rpm onwards the car intermittently...
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  What £6500 car for commuting? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for some suggestions, as I would like to replace my current car within the next 6 months. I currently own a 05 plate Mazda 6 (1.8l petrol)...
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  Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel...
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  Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
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  Do I need to have the emissions fix on my Skoda Octavia? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI (42,000 miles). I've had two letters from Skoda inviting me to have the emissions fix undertaken, but I am happy...
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  Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He...
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  Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as...
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  Is my Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel likely to suffer DPF problems, and what could I replace it with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  11 months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel, which I am delighted with. However I am so worried about your comments about the risk of...
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  Petrol or diesel seven seater? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for...
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  My high mileage diesel Hyundai i20 CRDi has developed a sluggish starting problem, is it time to get rid of it? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Hyundai i20 CRDi 90PS diesel has developed sluggish starting and oil splashed 3/4 way up the dipstick (checked after overnight standing). Coolant...
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  Should I replace my Skoda Octavia vRS? And if so, what with? 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (170 CR)Manual Hatch which I have owned car since new. It has now covered 102k (almost) trouble-free miles. I am now...
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  Warranty dispute 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wanted to ask your advise in relation to a recent warranty claim that has been rejected by VGS warranties against a faulty clutch and flywheel on my...
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  Rough idling Audi A4 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an ageing (53 plate, 120,000 mile) Audi A4 1.9 TDI. It has been a great car but over the past few months the idle has gone "lumpy" intermittently....
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  Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)...
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  Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable...