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  Do I need to replace my Mazda 3's DPF? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 4-year-old Mazda 3 1.6 diesel has done 63,000 trouble-free miles. I live in the country so don't do many short trips (the nearest shop is 7 miles away)....
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  Recommend an MPV which can easily carry a family and luggage? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering replacing her Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a larger, more powerful car that will take two child seats and an adult in the back and...
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  What could be causing a rhythmic thump from the front of my Audi A4 Avant? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can help me. In January I bought an Audi A4 Avant that was a little over three years old and had done some 25,000 miles. Shortly after...
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  Worried about quality when buying used merc c-class 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy used Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate as a family car which I plan to own for 10 years or so. I've been looking at lower mileage (<80k) older...
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  What is causing my X-Trail's turbocharger to fail repeatedly? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel Sport that was five weeks old when I bought it, now with 39,000 miles on the clock. A local garage has diagnosed...
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  Private fine for stopping on carriageway at Luton airport 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife went to collect relatives from Luton Airport. On the airport approach road are circular no stopping on carriageway signs. At the roundabout outside...
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  Does my Mazda 3TS have a Ford engine? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3TS is just three years old. I would be interested to know the origin of its engine, which I believe has chain-driven camshafts. As Mazda is...
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  Which mid-size estate? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I travel 12K miles per annum. Lots of short runs of less than 5 miles, a daily commute of 12 miles each way, with the odd 50 mile journey. Need to replace...
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  Should I continue to have my Mercedes-Benz C180 serviced at the main dealer or go independent? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have now nearly reached the three-year point on a Mercedes-Benz C180 that I bought from a main dealer at six months old with a three-year warranty and...
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  My Mini's catalytic converter failed - would BMW contribute to replacing it? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 BMW Mini with 40,000 miles on the clock. Towards the back end of last year, it developed a rattle which was subsequently identified as the...
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  Worn out locks on a Honda Jazz 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our Honda Jazz is 6 years old - a year ago the locks started getting 'sticky'. Now all the locks have failed - including the steering column - replaced...
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  Which SUV to replace my Suzuki SX4? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I bought a Suzuki SX4 and it's time for a change. I would like something similar to the SX4; a 1.6-litre automatic hatchback, reasonably...
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  Which Mondeo for comfort? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 6'5" tall and require a comfortable family car for longer journeys. I prefer petrol over diesel as I drive about 6,000 miles a year (occasional long...
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  Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and...
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  Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal...
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  Why does installing Polestar increase my insurance premium? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have insured my Volvo through M&S Money. It's an XC60 SE Lux D5 AWD which is now one year old and at the annual service I was proposing to have Polestar...
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  Which 4x4 to buy used? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a 4x4. So far it's between the X3 and Freelander 2 but I don't know which model to choose used/ used approved. 99% will be on road use....
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  Fuel tank lining failure 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You say on your review section about the Kia Sorento that 'by January 2011 the fuel tank delamination problem was becoming more widespread. KIA will pay...
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  Cabin fumes 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Accord Tourer on an 05-plate with 102k on the clock. There has been a smell of exhaust fumes in the cabin since back in December which...
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  Win sum, lose sum 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 3-year-old BMW coupe 53k miles and are about to re-warrant it for just one year with Warranty Direct. Choosing to use an independent garage for...