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  Tyre straits 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium auto on 15 x 6 alloy wheels. with 195/50 Hancook tyres. This wretched car, which could be so nice, gives no pleasure...
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  Bless ‘em all 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your page today, I wonder at the intelligence of people who can drive a car for five years without noticing that it doesn't have a spare wheel....
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  Hi-dee i 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just retired and need to replace my much loved 'X' registered Ford Focus. Although I am reluctant to do this as it has only done 47,000 miles, it...
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  Why does the fuel economy differ by 9mpg between two identical Ford Focus? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have identical Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec diesels, one four and one two years old, and we often swap. The tyres are the same make and same pressure,...
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  Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought...
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  Should I sell on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type diesel before maintenance becomes expensive? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 S-Type Jaguar diesel Sport auto with 84,000 miles on the clock. It is in good condition with full Jaguar service history and one previous...
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  Automatic reaction 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought an 2002 Golf Automatic and have gathered that you advocate driving with the left foot for the brake. Will you please explain why?
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  Will using a premium diesel help with my Mercedes-Benz E220's running problem? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI with 49,000 miles sometimes used to feel like it was trying to lurch forward while moving at low speed, without any change...
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  What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these...
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  How can I tell whether my Mitsubishi Chariot has a piston or ring problem? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mitsubishi Chariot 1996 2.0 auto and would like to know how I can tell if I have a piston or ring problem. The last thing I want is to take the...
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  I want an MPV with space for a wheelchair - is the Chrysler Voyager suitable? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car or MPV which has a boot large enough to take a wheelchair and still leave some additional space for shopping. I would prefer a diesel...
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  How can I get DVLA trade plates in order to set up as a vehicle distributor? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to start a vehicle distribution business and have several garages and auctions willing to use my services to deliver and collect their cars. I submitted...
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  Could bumper damage have caused an S-reg Volkswagen Polo to be a 'cat C' write-off? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just found out that an S-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4 we were proposing to purchase was a 'write off' and the status is 'Cat C'. I've spoken to the seller...
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  My Ford C-Max's clutch needs replacing at just 24,000 miles - is this to be expected? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After having a foul smell appear in my '08 1.8 diesel C-Max I have taken it to a Ford dealer for inspection. I have learnt tonight that it may be the clutch....
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  One man Trafic jam 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a one-man band with a 2007 Renault Traffic. I am looking to get a small car as a second vehicle because of quoting for larger jobs that are often...
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  Why is my autogas-converted Chrysler Sebring stalling, and why won't Chrysler repair it under warranty? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Chrysler Sebring which was professionally converted to run on autogas. It ran fine for 25,000 miles but then started to stall, particularly when...
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  My friend's fitted a fuel conversion magnet to his Nissan Micra - what do you think of them? 11 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I friend of mine has just had a fuel conversion magnet fitted to his 1.0-litre Nissan Micra, and says that the engine runs sweeter, the performance is...
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  Climate changed 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required...
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  Exchange rate 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For past 12 years I have run BMW 325i convertibles and change every two years. I have noticed the cost to switch increasing every time I change. It was...
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  Plug leads 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My second point revolves around the new breed of electric plug in cars. I read a little while ago that GM is to bring a number of Ampera to the UK for...