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  What do you think of the Range Rover Sport, and am I tall enough to drive it at 5-feet 2-inches? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is keen on buying a Range Rover Sport approximately 2-3 years old. We would probably do about 15,000 miles a year. What would you recommend...
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  I enclose a letter from Vince Cable regarding the Protection of Freedoms bill. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Vince Cable wrote to me: “The Protection of Freedom Act will make it illegal to clamp vehicles on Private Land. It should end the activities of "cowboys"...
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  Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2...
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  Mercs and spender 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On reaching the ripe old age of 65 I promised myself that I would investigate the possibility of purchasing a classic car - a Mercedes convertible perhaps...
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  Please recommend a replacement for our Renault Laguna with generous load space and good performance in snowy conditions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a mixed bag of needs for a replacement of our 11-year-old Renault Laguna, which is a bit of a workhorse. We're thinking along the lines of a medium-sized...
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  Why is Autoglass's windscreen repair cost for our BMW E38 so high? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's year 2000 BMW 728 E38 requires a new windscreen. We contacted our insurer, Swiftcover and were told that we could have the replacement handled...
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  Why does my Volvo dealer suggest that my car's timing belt doesn't need changing until 10 years or 100,000 miles? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your comment to NB of Fleet that the Volvo engine in his 2.5T Mondeo could suffer timing belt problems. I have a 5-year-old Volvo with...
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  Please recommend a 4WD petrol vehicle for negotiating icy rural roads? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The heavy snow over last November and December left me marooned for days because our lane was never cleared. Although fond of my ageing Polo estate, I'd...
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  Can you help diagnose an ESP fault in my 2002 Volkswagen Golf? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We were very interested in your reply to JS on the problem of ESP failures. My 2002 Golf Estate TDI PD 130 recently shone a warning light indicating a...
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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 I be concerned about the DPF if I buy a Volkswagen Golf or Polo TDI? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to choose between a Golf TDI 90 PS and a Polo 75 PS TDI, but am concerned about reports concerning DPF problems with the Polo in particular....
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  Diode straits 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am being constantly blinded in the last few weeks by new Skodas, Mercedes and Audis with unfocused, super bright LEDs presumably used as 'always on'...
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  Is the Maserati Quattroporte GT a good buy? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Maserati Quattroporte GT, registered in March 2005, with 27,000 miles on the clock, with FMSH and an asking price of £30,000. This is the...
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  Nervous, breakdown 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage...
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  Does my Citroen C2 HDI have air in the fuel line? 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C2 HDI would not start and I was having to self-prime it using the little hand pump on the fuel system. I have replaced a push-on connector...
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  Seven up 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m getting a 7-seater on Motability. I need auto for my disability. Have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. My 10 yr old disabled daughter needs to be in...
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  Which economical 4WD vehicle would you recommend for tackling mountains? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I climb, hike and mountaineer, and want a 4WD to haul me and my gear off road to the crags, as I'm 60 and can't walk 20 miles before climbing a mountain...
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  Can I have my Mercedes-Benz SLK200 serviced at an independent dealer? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear...
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  Why does my Ford Ka's engine stop when it should idle? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a really serious problem with my 1997 Ford Ka. I start the engine - no problem; it starts promptly and idles itself immediately. And it runs that...
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  De-knighted 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier is just coming up for its 8th annual service and MoT. So far it has been very reliable and incidentally the most comfortable...