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  Replacing VW Polo Bluemotion - what petrol hatch would you recommend? 14 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Volkswagen Polo Bluemotion with a petrol, low-emissions, five-door hatchback or city car that has some energy to tackle local hilly...
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  Boot leaks in Mercedes SL 31 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4year old Mercedes SL350, which has done 16,000 miles. It has developed a leak into the boot. I am told by the local Mercedes independant specialist...
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  Clutch problem Ford Focus 1 litre Ecoboost 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had to have the clutch replaced on my Ford Focus. The car is just under two years old and had done 18,988 miles. I have driven for 35 years and...
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  Vegan car buyer - can you get luxury without leather? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed...
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  Should my local garage pay for snapped glow plug removal? 13 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I had a quote from my local BMW garage for £300+ for changing the glow plugs on my BMW 5 Series (2003). I gave them the green light to do the...
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  Which Octavia - or do I buy the Hyundai i30? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 2010 2.0 PD diesel Skoda Octavia L&K with 122,000 miles for £6750 or a 2008 1.8-litre L&K petrol Skoda Octavia with 22,000 miles for £5950. Normally...
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  Fiesta clutch failed after 2 years - should Ford pay for repairs? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi has done 42,000 miles, but now the clutch has gone. Ford has refused to cover this under the warranty, but my local dealer...
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  Is it ok to buy a small turbocharged petrol vehicle for inner city use? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 20-year old Mitsubishi 1.8i Space Runner automatic goes on and on like a faithful servant, but I fear replacement time will come next year. I wouldn't...
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  Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short...
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  How can we have a derelict car removed from our neighbour's property? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can I have your advice about SORN please? There is an old wrecked BMW parked outside the owner's mum's garage and it is really in a state, you'd have to...
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  Where can I have my Peugeot 407's ASC/ABS module repaired? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Peugeot 407 with 73,000 miles and just after the MoT about three weeks ago a light appeared on the instrument panel indicating the ASC was...
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  Can I apply for an age related registration for my classic jeep? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own an ex-Dutch army 1961 NEKAF m38-a1 Willys jeep, which I use for events and for family trips. I've owned the army jeep for 18 months, but I have a...
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  Can you recommend an MPV for my friend who travels regularly to southern France? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd appreciate your advice about options a friend has when changing his car. He currently drives a 13-year-old Renault Grand Espace diesel with 150,000...
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  Should we buy the second generation Mazda 5 for my daughter's family? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year we bought my daughter and family a rather long-in-the-tooth Mazda 5 diesel that had done 69,000 miles. I admit it was a pig in a poke and is...
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  Why won't the dealer replace a faulty Octavia clutch under warranty? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a two-year-old Skoda Octavia with about 11,000 miles on the clock. It is still under warranty. Recently on a short journey to the...
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  Should I buy an ex-American police Interceptor? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am seriously considering buying an American police Interceptor Ford Crown Victoria. They are available in plain colours without all the police regalia....
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  What is causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses" as if someone is fanning...
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  Which 4WD vehicle for accessing tracks and green lanes? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live half a mile off tarmac along forestry track and green lane. I have managed for 35 years with 2WD but the pattern of recent winters and regular snow...
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  Can BMW be forced to recall alloys where there's significant failure 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My two BMW's with 19-inch alloys have experienced cracks on four of the wheels. This is a common problem which BMW continue to contest responsibility....
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  Looking for a 4x4 10 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Vauxhall Vivaro van for business use and an ageing BMW 323ci for private use. During the winter I have trouble getting about in snowy or icy conditions...