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  Knotting in particulate 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A lot of new diesel cars have particulate filters fitted in order to make them 'cleaner'. Am I correct in thinking that this would make them unsuitable...
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  Manual labour 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are desperate. Have you any idea where we could get a user manual for an F reg VW Caravelle? The things you never think of - like the washer filler...
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  Hope dashed 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Ford Focus and the dashboard has just failed - speedo, temp gauge, fuel gauge etc. A local auto electrician has advised that this is a known...
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  Writer’s indignation 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You are, it would appear, always right. "Smug of Suffolk" here has just been snapped doing 54mph in a 40mph zone - I have been driving 35 years without...
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  My kinda gal 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just taken delivery of a 2008 BMW 535d Touring with only 600 miles on the clock. The consumption readout says 30mpg at 60-70 mph on the motorway....
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  Blindingly obvious 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Without a doubt switching on dipped lights in poor light conditions is a good safety feature. However it seems more and more people persist in having fog...
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  Good Volue? 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have enjoyed Volvos for many years. What sort of problems are there and worn out replacement parts needed if buying an 05 Volvo S60 automatic 210bhp...
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  Photocard finisher 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's driving license shows the date 23-04-09 under item 4b. However the counterpart says it is valid until a later date and it also shows that same...
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  What's the best car for £5,000 - £7,000? 17 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable and economical car for £5,000 - £7,000? The vehicle must handle long journeys of 600 miles on a regular basis....
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  Can you recommend a car for a £11,000 budget? 17 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am desperately trying to make a decision on a car to buy. I have a £10,000/£11,000 budget and have narrowed my choice down to the Honda Jazz, Mazda 2,...
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  My car broke down when I drove through floodwater. Before recovery, someone crashed into it - is it now multiple claims? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I drove through floodwater in my BMW X3. The car broke down. The BMW breakdown service initially advised that they could not recover me and I'd have to...
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  Should I change from diesel to petrol? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my diesel Toyota Yaris new in 2011. I’m 70 next year and may be doing more short journeys than long ones - not so good for a diesel engine plus...
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  What's better for me - a hybrid or petrol family car? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a replacement for an ageing Toyota Corolla Verso. It needs to carry two adults plus two children (13 and 11). We cover less than 10k miles per...
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  Bought a faulty used car - what are my rights? 15 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two months ago I bought a used car for £749 - a 2005 Rover 25. It had covered 74,000 miles and was in good condition with three months left on the MoT....
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  Particulate filter problem - can it be fixed? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  In November I purchased a SEAT Ibiza from the Car Shop. Around a month later the DPF warning light came on. I consulted the handbook and took on the advice...
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  Insurer wants to write off my car! 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a minor accident in May this year when a guy hit my car in the rear bumper while I was waiting at traffic light. There was minor scratch, but I reported...
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  My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November...
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  Why is my 2007 Astra Twintop diesel so problematic? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up....
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  Which of these cars would you recommend as a company vehicle? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you offer any advice regarding the best choice of company car from the list below. Audi A3 1.6TDI 3DR (got at present but want a change)....
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  Can you recommend an affordable motorway car for comfort and fuel economy? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive 20,000 miles per year with most of my commute being motorway. I want to buy a car that majors on comfort and fuel economy. I have a...