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  3-piece sweet 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my old Audi A4 Avant TDI. Living in Central London running a furniture/antiques shop and with dogs, I want a workhorse. It must be...
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  Perk scrappings 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice. I have an 11 year old Lexus 3.0i Sport in good condition with a recent MOT to get rid of and am thinking of scrappage...
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  Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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  Charges of the lights brigade 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Want to save millions of tons of CO2 per year? Want to improve a car's mpg? Want to save the NHS £M's per year in medication prescriptions for high blood...
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  Nursing honed 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a district nurse and looking to renew my work supplied lease car. I currently have a Toyota Verso. I still need a moderately sized car with the option...
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  Auristocrat 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  No question, your weekly feature in the Telegraphic Motoring section of that newspaper is always a good read regardless of what make of vehicle you drive....
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  Snap, crack and pop 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My car is fitted with 245/40R18 Goodyear run-flat tyres and the wheels have cracked. They came as a basic BMW option. The car is a 525d with standard suspension....
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  Vauxhall coarser 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I presently drive a 12-year-old Vauxhall Corsa Vegas (mine from new), which has yet to reach 26,000 miles on the clock. However I suspect that despite...
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  Saving pence, spending pounds 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife took her 2002 RAV-4 for a service, which was uneventful. However, a few days later the engine management light came on, so back it went. The service...
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  Class car 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and...
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  The agony and the MGB 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a classic car, I was thinking of an MGB. I would be grateful for any advice you could give, on this car or any other manufacturers...
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  Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the...
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  How often should I change the oil in my new car? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will be getting a brand new car in December. With all my previous cars I have changed the oil and filter every six months (annual mileage 8K). Should...
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  How can I fix my XJ's rusty bulkhead? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a jaguar XK (1995 model) with 80,000 miles in the clock. It runs like new, but my local garage says the bulkhead is rusting. How can I fix this...
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  Which 4x4 is best for £4k? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a decent 4x4 SUV for less than £4000. I've read a few reviews and it appears the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 are the best options. What do you...
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  What's the best used car for £1500? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £1500 and am thinking of buying a used car. I'm tempted by the BMW 320D, Volkswagen Golf and Ford Mondeo TDCi. At this budget, they...
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  Diesel Corsa blowing blue smoke on start up 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel has stated blowing blue smoke on start up. The exhaust usually clears after a few minutes, under acceleration, and the car...
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  Mk2 Golf problems 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8-litre engine. I was driving the other day and the car just died without warning. I looked under the bonnet and there...
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  Buying a used car - Renault or SEAT? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I do 10,000 miles per annum, mostly short journeys mixed with some long motorway runs. I am considering a used Renault Megane or SEAT Leon, spending up...
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  Ford Fiesta won't start on cold mornings 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A colleague's 2009 petrol Ford Fiesta refuses to start on cold mornings. The battery is fine as lights and radio work OK, but it just won't start. However,...