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  Fooled consumption 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was very interested to read the email you published on Sat 3 September concerning the poor consumption being achieved by an Astra 1.7TDCI. Mine is the...
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  Hangover cure 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Vauxhall Meriva 1.7 CTDI which reverses up our drive easily. I recently test-drove the new Meriva. But because of its long front overhang...
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  How is the fuel economy calculated for the Vauxhall Ampera hybrid? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I registered last year as an e-Pioneer with Vauxhall and paid my £150. A month or two ago I got to drive an Ampera at the Motor Expo in Canary Wharf and...
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  Mondeo Estate v Peugeot 407 SW 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have narrowed my search for a Diesel Estate to either a 08 plate Mondeo Estate Zetec 2.0L TDCi 6 speed manual with 108K miles on the clock, or a 56 plate...
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  Best small car? 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my 2008 Aygo, which has given me intermittent starting problems for almost 2 years, although my Toyota garage can't find out what's...
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  A new family car 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have two cars, a Citroen Xsara Picasso and a Ford Ka Collection, on 54 plate (47,700 miles). We are a family of 5 so obviously we cannot...
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  Is a diesel-powered campervan likely to be liable for expensive repairs? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son is looking into the purchase of a campervan for recreation through the year. His mileage is likely to be fairly low. Having looked at a number of...
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  Why is my Audi A5 using one litre of oil every 1000 miles? Should Audi contribute to the cost of the oil? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 used four litres of oil for the first 4,000 miles driven. I have been advised to ask for a replacement car and to try to get the Audi dealer...
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  What new hatchback? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 12-year old 5-door Rover 420Gsi and my wife has a 10-year old 3-door RAV4. We want to sell both cars and get one new petrol 5-door medium-size...
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  Spongy brake pedal 28 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The brake pedal on my Toyota Landcruiser, 3.0-litre diesel automatic goes down nearly to the floor when driving, although it does stop the vehicle. I...
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  What could I get for my 1996 Jaguar XJ6 Sport? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering selling my beloved XJ6 auto Sport saloon 1996N. Three owners: Jaguar management, an elderly businessman for three years and me (now also...
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  Buying a long car..not too long. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for my parents' Audi A4 which offers easier access? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, who are in their 70s, are looking for a new car (they have had an Audi A4 for 16 years and they are very happy with it). The problem is that...
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  Should I replace my 2006 Renault Megane with a 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently happily run a 2006 Renault Megane convertible 1.6 petrol manual. I do about 3,500 miles per year and the car has done 30,000. I have the oil...
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  Is it common for Renault Espaces to over-rev on sump oil before suffering engine failure? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a total engine failure on our Espace 2.2 dCi and are wondering if others have has similar problems. Basically it started with engine losing...
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  Will the Audi A6 S-line's 19-inch wheels cause an uncomfortable ride? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I inherited my current company car, an '09 plate Audi A6 S-line saloon running on 18-inch alloys and 40-profile tyres. I expected the suspension to be...
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  Why all the outrage over your campaign to promote left-foot braking? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whenever you discuss left-foot braking in automatic cars, you seem to receive a volley of outraged emails. I fully support your views on left-foot braking...
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  Would you support the use of pneumatic speed humps? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When visiting southern Spain recently, I found an article in an English language newspaper that may be of interest to you. Although I support your campaign...
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  Bad World 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I got stopped in the week by a police ANPR patrol. It turned out some idiot at my garage had missed one digit when he replaced a cracked rear number plate....
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  Does my Audi A2's water pump really need replacing as well as its timing belt? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a five-year-old Audi A2 with 28,000 miles, owned from new and serviced on variable servicing by an Audi main dealer. We recently received a reminder...