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  Which first car? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to do my driving test and hopefully will pass this time round. I am a mum of 3 (7, 5 & 3months). I need a cheap reliable run around with a budget...
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  4x4 or estate? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Jeep 4x4 2 ltr diesel. It is reliable but expensive on fuel especially on short journeys. I travel about 30 miles per week but want to...
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  Should we buy a diesel Ford S-Max for the school run? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  With three growing boys, we would like to buy a nearly new Ford S-Max Auto but the garage says that most of these are diesel. It will mainly be used for...
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  Condensation or 'misting up' in a Jazz 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having followed your excellent advice over the years we bought an economical Honda Jazz a year ago. Since then we have been plagued by condensation on...
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  Does it have a DPF? 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a BMW 320SE diesel with an 06 plate, but as I do a lot of local mileage interspersed with some longer journeys, I do not think it will...
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  Supermarket diesel? 1 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Corolla Verso 2.2 D4D. The Toyota dealer recommended that I not run the car on diesel purchased from supermarkets (do you agree with him?)....
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  Should I replace my diesel Qashqai with the petrol version to avoid DPF problems? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a Nissan Qashqai 2.0-litre manual diesel. Long runs are now less frequent and I am considering changing to the petrol version to avoid...
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  Noisy tyres 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At speeds below 50mph I get a "rotational" noise, which I am told by Carr's of Bury St Edmunds is down to the run flats (It sounds like a wheel bearing...
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  Which automatic gearboxes are used by Addison Lee Ford Galaxies? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had occasion to use Addison Lee mini cabs recently. They run a fleet of Ford Galaxys and the drivetrain seems to be particularly smooth. Do you...
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  What is causing my Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v to hesitate and 'chug' under acceleration? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am experiencing issues with my Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v, which manifest themselves as 'chugging' or hesitating. This initially started on acceleration...
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  DPF problem 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been quoted £2300 to replace the DPF filter and EGR valve on my 2007 Fiat Multipla diesel. The car has done 10,000 miles in a year, the...
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  How do I clean my car's air conditioning system? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recall that you gave advice some time ago regarding 'fumigating' the air conditioning and ventilation system to get rid of noxious smells. I've tried...
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  Do I really need to have a fuel system clean every six months? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan have advised me that they recommend a fuel system clean every six months and will carry one out automatically when they service my car, unless I...
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  Running free 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a Freelander turbo diesel 5 door sport spec – 2004 reg with 19,000 miles on the clock at a cost of £7,000. Are you aware of any inherent...
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  Rhayader trap 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said...
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  Simmer down under 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I was in Australia I borrowed a turbo-diesel people carrier. This had a device that could be set, if I remember correctly, to run the engine for 10-30...
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  Running on empty 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago you published a letter from a reader that gave details of a company that could supply runflat tyres for his BMW at less cost than a BMW...
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  Gas trick influencer 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Many adverts for LPG converted Range Rovers claim that vehicles so converted, will be TfL congestion charge exempt, yet a conversation with someone from...
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  Vol no vo 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a year 2000 Volvo V70 Estate, and am having trouble starting. Sometimes the engine will fire and run for about two seconds and then cut out as though...
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  Taking a back seat 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a Mum of two I, like most Mums, share the school run with other Mums. My husband tells me that I should not let my children sit in the rearmost seats...