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  Which SUV for towing a 1410kg caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After six years of comfortable and reliable motoring it is time to replace our 2003 Passat 1.9 TDI Estate. Our average mileage is 10,000 per year, of which...
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  Should I fit winter tyres to my Lexus IS? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing...
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  Is there a 4x4 pick-up that offers family comfort and can tow a horsebox? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am being nagged by my wife and two daughters to change the family car to a 4x4 pick-up truck because they want to tow a horsebox. Is there a pick-up...
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  Taking fuel consumption into consideration on new cars 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car for around town, low mileage use - and would really like a crossover like a Hyundai ix35, Toyota RAV-4 or Kia Sportage, but...
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  Which Mondeo Estate? 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my disappointing Mazda 6 Estate - 2.0 TDCI (121ps), partly because the local Mazda dealer (RRG) tells me that my frequent local journeys...
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  Please recommend a good used estate car 1 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read plenty of sense in your Telegraph column over the years, could we ask for a bit for us, too? What would you recommend to replace a Focus...
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  What tyres should I buy for my BMW X3? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2011 BMW X3. I have just had my first service at 18,000 miles and was told the tyres are down to 3mm, so due for a change shortly. It's...
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  Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back...
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  Can I trust Fiat's 'Call Fiat First' accident management scheme? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a fellow owner of a Fiat 500 you may have received a copy of the "Call Fiat First" booklet from your Fiat dealer. This asks you to call 0844 209 2583...
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  Best small car for long-term ownership? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has been running a Y-reg 1.0-litre petrol Yaris since new, and has now clocked up over 120k miles at over 50mpg, mostly commuting 15 miles each...
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  Which tourer or small MPV? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace our 2002 Rover 75 Tourer diesel with a tourer or a small MPV. The Rover suits us well, but we'd prefer something physically smaller...
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  Could you do a long range economy test on a hybrid vs a modern diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I love diesels as they suit the terrain here in southern Spain; lots of steep hills where you do not need to change to a lower gear to easily get up them,...
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  When should I pay for a mechanical inspection on a car I'm looking to buy? 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car, and am unsure about when, during the process, is best to pay for an independent mechanical inspection (such as offered...
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  Are 'credit hire' cars risky? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal in two weeks and my current insurer has offered a renewal at £235, which represents a 17 per cent increase. Is this...
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  My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This...
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  Gearbox failure after 50,000 miles - should the dealer replace the gearbox? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 RenaultSport Megane 2.0DCI. It was bought at two years old from a Renault main dealer who has serviced it ever since. I have looked after...
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  Can I recommend the IAM's driver training for older drivers? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I hope this may be useful to older readers who are still driving. To help older drivers to maintain confidence in their driving, the Institute of Advanced...
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  Which diesel to replace my 2007 Renault Laguna? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my third Laguna, a 2007 2-litre diesel Dynamique, in March 2010 with 20,000 miles on the clock. The car has now done 70,000 miles and, as this...
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  Buying a used Audi A3 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm really keen to buy an A3 but my budget is max £5k and I've been looking for a while. There doesn't seem to be much that comes up that is worth looking...
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  I can endorse your recommendation for Shell V-Power fuel. 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I usually put manufacturers' advertising claims down to empty rhetoric designed to do little other than shift a possibly indifferent product. As a user...