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  Should I replace by 2.0-litre SUV with a smaller engined model? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Tiguan 2013, which I would like to update. I went to a Volkswagen garage yesterday and said I wanted a used 2.0-litre 4x4. They told me I would...
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  Which new cars come with a CD player? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new or lowish-mileage used car that's economical and has a sunroof and (ideally) a CD player. It must be good in the snow (assuming I...
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  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How long is it before diesel cars are banned from towns and cities? I am 75 and need an automatic estate for my next car.
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  How long should the clutch on a Peugeot automatic last? 18 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My mother in law bought a Peugeot 208 a year ago and with 18,000 miles on the clock. The “clutch", which even though it is an automatic, has started going...
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  Do you have to stop for an unmarked police car? 15 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know what is the current law when being waved to stop by somebody in an unmarked car (presumed police)? Last week I was driving on the M4 and noticed...
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  Do additives help clean turbos clean? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I see there are various types of additives that claim to keep turbos clean. I would like to know if they work? What can an owner do to keep the turbo oil...
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  What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need...
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  How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3...
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  Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town...
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  Which is the better used buy - Golf, Astra GTC or Focus? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a used car. I am trying to upgrade my 10 year old SEAT Ibiza - so looking for something stylish and quick/fun to drive - but also...
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  Will a Skoda Yeti tow a 1000kg caravan? 24 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearing retirement and will be giving up my diesel all-wheel drive Ford Kuga. I cover around 5000 miles per year and need a smallish petrol 4x4 to...
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  Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something...
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  Will a missing oil cap cause engine damage? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A garage serviced my Honda Civic (2006) recently, but when I got home (30 minute drive) I noticed the oil cap was missing. There was oil covering the inside...
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  Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4? 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential...
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  Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around...
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  Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...
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  What car should I buy to cope with winter conditions? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner would like to buy a new/nearly new car which can cope with occasional snow and steep hills in the area she works as a GP. Her commute to work...
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  Why does my Megane's drive shaft need replacing after the garage changed the gaiters earlier this year? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique 5-door, mileage 44,750. It has a full service / MOT history with my local Renault garage. At the MoT in April...
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  Legal issues on non fault insurance claim 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What can be done about insurers giving your details to Drive Assist on non fault incidents and you being liable for car hire costs when policy clearly...
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  My BMW X1 suffers from a very hard ride - can this be rectified? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After a short test drive on the A3 I bought a BMW X1 Crossover with a load of extras from the local BMW dealer. I soon realised that the ride was very...