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  Can you recommend a nearly new family hatch? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a Honda Jazz 1.4 from new for eight years and is looking for a replacement that is quieter, more comfortable and fuel efficient. The...
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  Can you recommend a car with fully adjustable steering? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes A-Class (2010) has very comfortable seats, but the steering wheel does not extend forwards for a comfortable arm driving position. This affects...
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  Why is my S-Max so noisy? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Ford S-Max EcoBoost (2012). I noticed there are plastic valves, about four-inches wide, hinged in a vertical bracket in the motor compartment;...
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty)...
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  DSG gearbox issues on Volkswagen Golf 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some serious issues with the DSG gearbox in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf. I was pulling out of a junction and the car started to judder and then...
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  What pressure for winter tyres? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65...
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  Bumpy ride in Vauxhall Agila - should I change the wheels? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving a Vauxhall Aglia B for five years and it's everything I need. However, our poor roads makes the ride very harsh in London/Surrey. The...
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  Nissan Micra locking itself 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has a 2004 Nissan Micra, but the driver’s door locks itself. It has now got so bad that she has to climb over the passenger’s seat to get in...
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  Flat battery on Volkswagen Polo - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Volkswagen Polo in 2010 and two years later the car failed to start on my drive and was taken by the dealer for tests. The car was returned...
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  Which fast but subtle car? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has £12,000 to spend on a used car. Performance and handling are very important. Badge, status, and frivolities such as heated seats, sat-nav,...
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  Is it a bad idea to sell a convertible in winter? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-litre Renault Megane Cabriolet, which I would like to sell. I know that the advice is "buy a convertible in the winter but sell when it's...
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  How can I remove the smell of tobacco from my Ford Mondeo? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a used Ford Mondeo Zetec, which is fine in every respect except for a persistent odour of tobacco smoke. Can you please recommend a product...
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  Sluggish Lexus GS - what's the cause? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Lexus GS 430 has developed a fault after a recent 100,000 mile service at my local dealer. The auto ‘box oil was changed as part of the standard...
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  Recommend a hatchback for short domestic journeys? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £10,000 to £12,000 and am looking for a hatchback with room for two sets of golf clubs plus trolleys. I am single and travel to work...
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  How long can you drive a foreign car be driven in the UK for? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules for using foreign cars in the UK? A car owned by a European family now living near me shows a foreign number plate and has done so for...
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  Broken exhaust on Mercedes SLK - what's the cheapest fix? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200, with 73,000 miles on the clock. It is in decent condition, but last week my wife ran over a gate closing device...
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  Engine destroyed after running out of oil - is the garage to blame? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I put my Saab in for a service recently after noticing a change in engine noise following a long journey. The garage told me the car had no oil and replaced...
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  Do vans have lower speed limits? 24 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if vans have lower speed limits compared to cars? I was driving around 70mph in my Ford Transit on a dual carriageway and have now been...
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  Is my car’s MPG reading correct? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if the average fuel consumption figure displayed by my car's on-board computer is correct? I’ve read a lot of reports that claim official...
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  What can I replace my company Grand Espace with? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a company-funded Renault Grand Espace 7-seater, which is replaced every three years. I am due for a replacement in the Autumn and would...