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  Choice of three executive saloons - which would you recommend? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around £25k to buy an executive saloon. My criteria are as follows: - Diesel, over 45 combined mpg - Auto preferable but manual...
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  Unusually rapid brake wear on a Suzuki SX4 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive the Suzuki SX4 top of range 2-litre diesel. Bought from new, it is almost exactly 12 months old and has done 15,000 miles. I drive a 65 mile round...
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  Should I replace the water pump at the same time as the cam belt on my Tiguan? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Auto 140PS 2.0 TDI which is shortly due for its four year/40,000 mile service. The service schedule stipulates a cam belt...
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  Total engine failure on Vectra VXR 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My much-loved 2007 Vauxhall Vectra VXR estate has just suffered (according to Vauxhall franchise) 'total engine failure' at 55,000 miles. Timing chain...
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  Which Citroen would make a good replacement for the discontinued Xsara Picasso? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My second Xsara Picasso diesel will be three years old in late March. Sadly, they don't make it any longer and the other Citroen offerings either seem...
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  Should Honda have replaced these parts? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our four year old Honda Jazz, bought 12 months ago as approved used, passed its MOT and on the same day Honda carried out a short service and safety check. They...
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  Seats of this content 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I love my 6-year-old Yaris automatic. But I need a small auto to carry my husband to hospital and a little higher seat. It must be a more comfortable ride...
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  Hi-dee i 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just retired and need to replace my much loved 'X' registered Ford Focus. Although I am reluctant to do this as it has only done 47,000 miles, it...
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  Do Subaru Outback dual mass flywheels often disintegrate? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My two-year-old Subaru Outback diesel had a new clutch at 5000 miles. On two occasions thereafter it suffered from a temporary problem such that I had...
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  Spiel blurb production 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I took delivery of my new BMW X1 I was given a hard sell in respect of this "Shortfall Insurance". If the vehicle is a total loss in the 4 years of...
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  Drop head gorgeous 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a convertible. Can you tell me which cars might be the best value for money, also considering design, price of service and repairs,...
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  Teves brakes 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How many readers have AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, or VW products with Teves ABS faults and replacement parts costing £1,170 - £1,300? We currently have had this...
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  Matter of a pinion 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son has just started learning to drive. He is having lessons as well as driving me around in his FIAT Seicento that we bought him for his...
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  BMW 320d - Dual mass fly meals 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2009, I purchased a used BMW 320D M Sport Coupe (12 months old, ex-demonstrator plus one owner, 6,000 miles) from a main dealer. In the 12,000...
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  Assistance required? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a Golf Plus, just over 3 years old. Original owner, full VW service history, 42k miles. A braking system warning light came on. He...
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  Air dressing appointment 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My LandRover dealer has sent me a letter offering to service the air conditioning of my Freelander, including replacement of filters and recharging the...
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  Out of data insurance 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  It was interesting to read the problem A.H. of Plymouth had with cancellation of his car insurance. I recently bought my wife a new FIAT Panda Mamy. Great,...
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  Diesceased 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I filled up my 2007 Mondeo TDCI with diesel as usual. Over a period of 4 days, including long distance motorway, running I experienced a number of issues....
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  Is a 1998 MGF Abingdon a rare car? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is a 1998 MGF Abingdon a rare car? Apparently, only 500 were produced. How can I find out the value?
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  My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November...