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  Should the dealer fix these issues? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 5 year old Focus from a main Ford dealership. I've been driving it a week and have discovered 3 heating elements in the rear windscreen...
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  What car for £12000 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is: 1. Space for golf clubs and trolley. 2. A superb drive. 3. Up to 10 year longevity. Desirable...
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  Creaking noises from front of car 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I select reverse (auto box) and reverse up an incline, there is a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car. (It seldom does this on a flat...
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  Which motorway car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is...
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  Petrol or diesel new car? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to buy a new car, have had diesel for 20 years. Reports indicate costs will be higher for diesel repairs in c. 4 years as I drive 7000 miles per...
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  Do pedestrian still have priority? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I did my driving test back in 1964 I seem to remember that the Highway Code had an introductory section in which it was stated that: "The pedestrian...
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  What damage occurs if I straddle speed humps? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot convince my partner that it is correct to drive over speed cushions with one wheel between and the other over the top of the hump. She insists...
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  Remap or get rid? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been disappointed with the pull away performance of my Polo 1.6 TDI since day one and have stalled it more times than any other car in 45 years...
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  Chosing the right tyre 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace the tyre on our Subura Forester X petrol 2007 1994cc. The Prestivo 2000 tyres did a great job in the snow and would like to replace...
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  Why doesn't Europe Assistance Cover cover coolant leaks? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please warn motorists that Europe Assistance Cover does not cover coolant and fluid problems. I broke down in France and had full Europe Assistance Cover....
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  Selling a damaged Range Rover 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently trying to sell my P38 Range Rover quickly, I do still need however to try and recoup some of what it has cost me in repairs, as it blew...
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  Disappointing economy from a Polo 1.4 TDI 17 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I know diesel is dearer than petrol now but I seem to be using just as much diesel with this car than I did petrol with previously owned cars. Most...
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  Should I sell my Volkswagen with DSG now? 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Golf Match DSG as a retirement car and thought it would be trouble free motoring for next ten years. Really concerned following recent article...
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  My car is suddenly using more fuel. 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following eye surgery I could not drive my 2007 BMW 320 diesel for a month. Since restarting my use of the car, the average fuel consumption shown on the...
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  Petrol consumption on a Hyundai i10 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2009 Hyundai i10 auto 1.2-litre I am 72 years old drive very carefully (advanced driver) no mater how careful I am the range of the...
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  Extended warranty on a Dodge Dakota 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you a couple years ago asking whether an extended warranty for my newly purchased 2007 Dodge Dakota. I took your advice and purchased a LIFETIME...
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  2001 Citroen C5 2.2 Anti Pollution Fault 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C5 and I was driving home the other night and the engine restricted to low Revs and it said on the display "Anti Pollution Fault." Now...
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  Which small 4x4 is up to the job? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Now on the third front left tyre completely shredded,in one year! Problem is the narrow back roads in Lincolnshire with badly corrugated edges of the...
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  Winter tyres - worth it? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I don't do much winter driving around the home counties, and my service place says that they are not necessary. However, is it worth spending £900...
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  Is my cam belt due a change? 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Volvo S80 2.0T Manual is nearly 7 years old and has done 61,000 trouble free miles. It is a lovely car to drive, especailly on long journeys. It...