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  Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer,...
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  Happy 50th to the Morris 1100! 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  50 years ago this month, the first Morris 1100 went on sale. To celebrate this milestone, a group of members of the 1100 Club from the UK, France and Germany,...
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  When is a DPF fluid change due? 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford dealer tells me that I should have completely changed the DPF oil at the 37,500 service. My village garage - who did the service - says that AutoData...
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  Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would...
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  Should I return my new car having found out that it's ex-rental? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I brought my nearly new June 2011 Audi A4 TDI Multitronic home last night, only to find on checking the logbook that the one previous owner had been Hertz....
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  Potential Ford Focus injector issue 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The engine occassionally has what I can only describe as a 'hickup' at about 1500 RPM - feels slightly like a misfire on the injectors, but as it only...
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  Unusual parking scheme restricts genuine customers - is there a better way? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been following correspondence about parking charges and limitations outside motorway service stations and how this restricts people spending time...
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  Excessive inside tyre wear on the 5 Series 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Had my 5 Series Touring around 12 months. Car has done less than average mileage. All tyres are as fitted from new and are Run Flats. What is disconcerting...
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  Caught speeding by a 'safety partnership' - do ACPO guidelines apply? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently caught in a speed trap where the camera is hidden in the back of a van, which was being run by a so-called “safety partnership”. Do I have...
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  Which tyres will reduce my Audi A1's road noise? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In October 2011 I purchased an Audi A1 SE 1.6 TDI that had clocked 5073 miles. The tyres on this car are Continental 205/55 R15s. On roughly surfaced roads,...
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  Flat spot at around 2000rpm in X-Trail 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently bought X-trail and it has a certain degree of what I can only describe as hesitancy or very slight judder/cough and splutter, always round about...
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  Intermittent start problem with a 97 Astra 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  This one is driving me nuts. The car was running fine. It started fine and then suddenly it wouldn't turn over. We bump started it and it worked fine...
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  Which small, economical car for a first-time driver? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more,...
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  Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback...
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  Poor fuel consumption. 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.2TSI DSG which I bought new in March for this year and has now completed 1,000 miles. Fuel consumption is hovering around the...
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  New tyres affecting steering 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Cooper S with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres (run flat) on. I had the o/s/r changed for new as I had a puncture. The n/s/r is part worn with...
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  Range Rover Vogue - advice welcome 7 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Long time reader and big fan. I am looking to treat myself and go for a Range Rover Vogue. Due to a budget of ess than 15k I am limited to around 2003...
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  I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for...
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  Why do modern cars like the Audi R8 have such bright LED headlights? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mike Rutherford asks, "Who wouldn't love to own an Audi R8?" I wouldn't. Certainly if it caused a nuisance to other road users. I refer to its LED headlamps....
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  Buying a used second car 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a second car for commuting and occasional business trips. We already have an Audi A6 Avant as our family car, so space isn't the main priority,...