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  As a petrochemist I concur with your comments on the effects of driving habits on DPFs and EGR valves. 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a petrochemist specialising in engine lubrication I have to agree with your comments entirely. It's not commonly known that driving habits have an effect...
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  Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;...
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  Should I buy a new Avensis or the Mazda 6 Tourer? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for me to think about changing my present vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Avensis D-4D 2.2 Tourer. Although the Avensis has had a fairly recent...
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  Best cars for a back-pain sufferer 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her...
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  We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing...
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  Why don't road users understand that HGV drivers often struggle to see other vehicles in their blind spot? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  May I congratulate you on a balanced reply to the letter headed "Invisible touch" from DH. It is always easy to blame the other guy. Road safety could...
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  Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people...
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  Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need...
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  Should I really worry about DPFs? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been worried by your frequent references to costly problems relating to diesel car particulate filters. We have a 2 year old Subaru Legacy with...
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  Towing the line 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a summons alleging 34mph in a 30 zone on a quiet country road in West Mercia, recorded by a mobile camera. Within the consideration period,...
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  Buying a used A5 quattro 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way...
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  Is there a product that can protect spare wheels, like that on my Discovery 4, from theft? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The spare wheel of my Discovery 4 was stolen recently. I'm not sure exactly when because I had not regularly checked that it was still there. The cost...
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  Best new small car 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my car. At the moment I drive an MG ZS but it's getting on a bit now, and is bigger than I need, so I want to get another one. I don't...
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  Petrol or diesel? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for...
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  Can you clarify whether the Nissan Tiida is an import, and whether it is a worthwhile purchase? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have been to a car supermarket and seen a lovely Nissan Tiida. We were tempted to buy this (unregistered, with 37 miles on the clock) car. However,...
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  Tall story 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him...
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  Committing Peugeotry 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  It’s time to change our car and we finally decided on a Peugeot 308S 1.6 petrol. We are looking for a fairly new low mileage vehicle. Most of the 308s...
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  My brother bought a Renault Megane that had been imported from Cyprus - what can he do? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My brother bought a brand new Renault Megane from a Renault dealership in March 2008. Unbeknown to him this car was first registered on 1 August 2007 in...
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  Volkswagen Passat or Peugeot 406? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new motor on a budget. I've found a 2-litre petrol Peugeot 406, 1997 R-reg with 77,000 genuine miles. The seller has every MoT since new, it's...
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  Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good...