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  Should we replace our Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, and if so what with? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a C4 Grand Picasso which will be three years old next month. I bought it with 18 months warranty left. It's served us well and we're really happy...
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  You might find this extract from an interview with a US fleet manager interesting with regards to DPF faults. 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I often read comments in your Saturday column referring to problems with particulate filters on diesel-engined road vehicles. In view of your obvious knowledge...
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  Thanks to Pentagon Hyundai Wakefield for fixing my i10's faulty headlight levelling switch. 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For some months, my new Sept 2010 i10, 1.2 auto has made an elusive “Urr-urr, Urr-rr” noise, when on the road or engine running in "park." I ruled out...
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  Ill disposed 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Of increasing interest to me and especially since the recent MoT failure of my diesel VW Passat with 140k over 11 years is how long to keep it. The car...
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  Engine choice for Channel Islands low speed use 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Guernsey (low speed limits but steep hills and no salting permitted because of run-off to our resevoirs so 4WD perhaps desirable), annual mileage...
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  BMW M3 E46 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run three cars, one of which is a 2006 M3 Convertible, acquired two years ago for about £24,500 with 12000 miles on the clock. The car was...
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  Please recommend a small 4x4 to replace our BMW 1 Series for use in snow. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are a retired couple and currently run a 3-year-old 2-litre automatic BMW 1 Series that proved to be totally unsatisfactory during the November/December...
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  Why is my fiancee's insurance renewal £1,000 cheaper through a comparison site? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My fiancee has previously been paying approximately £500 a year to insure her car. In October she unfortunately suffered a collision that resulted in her...
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  Thanks to Cophall Farm Parking at Gatwick Airport for excellent customer service. 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I booked my car into www.cophallfarm.co.uk parking near Gatwick. They had offered the lowest price for 10 days parking that I could find. All staff were...
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  Can you recommend a smaller, more economical replacement for my Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a B-Class Mercedes-Benz car last year in order to be able to carry my husband's electric wheelchair, (with the help of a hoist) and also a manual...
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  Why won't TfL easily allow for drivers caught stopping on Red Routes to make an appeal? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner driving in London at 5.30pm on a Sunday evening, I became disoriented after following diversionary signs from multi road closures and stopped...
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  Fiat 500 TwinAir + Dualogic? 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read your review of the Fiat 500 TwinAir with great interest, and followed this up with a trip to a Fiat dealership, where I test drove a Fiat 500 TwinAir...
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  Did you know that old Rolls-Royces had trouble with runaway automatic gearboxes too? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your tragic emails about runaway automatics reminded me of a true incident, circa 1960. A friend had a wealthy uncle who had an automatic Rolls-Royce....
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  We need to buy an automatic - does the Honda Jazz still use the I-Shift technology? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a result of a recent illness my wife will need to change her car for an automatic. She currently drives a fairly new Honda Jazz manual. We would be...
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  Should my son contribute to repairing a burnt-out valve in a Daihatsu Sportrak he sold privately? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son privately sold an elderly Daihatsu Sportrak through our local classifieds. The buyers explained they were unable to make the 40-mile journey to...
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  Why won't my Volkswagen Golf achieve its quoted fuel economy figures? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion estate, two months old, has done 2,500 miles. This car should do 54/67/78 to the gallon. It does 40mpg round town and...
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  Thanks for recommending the Nissan Note as a versatile, economical car. 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I often read where you recommend the wonderful Nissan Note to your readers who are looking for a versatile, economical car. When wishing to reduce to one...
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  Would you recommend the Lexus RX400h as a particularly soft ride? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a result of a domestic accident, my wife seriously feels pain every time I drive over a matchstick so I need a very, very soft ride for her. I have...
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  Why has my 2006 Audi A4 suffered repeated injector failure? Is it a known problem on this model? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TDI that has now reached 82,000 miles. In general it has been a very good car. It runs well, is economical, comfortable and well...
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  Thanks for your help regarding my Mercedes-benz C320CDI's sat nav problem. 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read of the difficulties JG of London, SW5 is having with the Command sat nav on his Mercedes-Benz C320CDI. I also bought a 2009 320CDI...