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  Why do manufacturers use cambelts? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do manufacturers use cam belts rather than chains on engines? Since a belt needs changing between 40-80k miles (model dependent) at a cost of £300+...
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  Which front tyres for a 2007 Renault Laguna? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Renault 2.0DCI Laguna which has Pirelli P7 tyres all round. I currently drive 10,000 miles a year on a mixture of roads. As I need to replace...
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  What compensation can I expect while my screen is fixed? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a BMW 5 Series brand new. After a couple weeks I noticed the windscreen was cracked on the inside and BMW agreed it had been installed...
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  My E250 won't even meet Real MPG averages 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI Blue Efficiency. This car is supposed to give 53.3 - 57.7 mpg and the average ecoconomy shown on your Real MPG section...
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  Rattle from a brand new Megane? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just under two months ago, I took delivery of a brand-new 2012 Megane Hatchback. I've recently noticed a rather loud rattle that appears when closing the...
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  Do dealers sell luxury cars at cost? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please pass this on to Mike Rutherford in relation to his item about dealers selling cars “at cost”. Many years ago David Brown Senior was at a lunchtime...
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  Hybrid or diesel? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the Toyota Yaris Hybrid, but now I have just seen the New Clio (Wow) in dCI mode, which is the better car
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  Can Leeds City Council really have mistaken my moped for a truck? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently received a penalty notice for driving my 49cc moped, disguised as a Mitsubishi Cantor truck, in a bus lane, from Leeds City Council. I don't...
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  Stop start technology on a Fiat 500 - is it gimmick? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has recently purchased a pre reg Fiat 500 at a very good discount, my question regards the stop start system. Do you think it is a gimmick or does...
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  Should turbo engines be allowed to 'spool down' after spirited driving? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo recently failed on my Rover 75 diesel. It failed at 90,000 miles, resulting in the fitting of a new turbo. The garage advised that I let the...
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  Does repaired accident damage devalue a car? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We own a 2009 Ford Fiesta that was in perfect condition with just over 10,000 miles on the clock. In mid-May, whilst stationary at traffic lights with...
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  What car to convert to LPG? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles per year, mostly motorway and am looking for an estate car that is suitable for conversion to LPG (most of the service stations along...
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  Should I sell an 06 Corsa now? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Corsa 1.4 (manual petrol) has been a good servant, but is now having to work hard as I can no longer drive, and take much of the load onto my...
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  Misrepresentation at Auction 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car at auction today (BCA Manchester) - An Audi A3 2.0 TDI (140). The auction catalogue, web description and screen description all said...
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  Best petrol crossovers? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change our 55-plate 2.2 CTDI Honda CR-V. Looking at a smaller crossover. We do about 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but some of...
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  BMW swirl flap failure 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have you had many complaints about swirl flap failure which usually results in catastrophic engine damage? BMW of course does not admit there is a problem,...
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  Buying a used Mercedes-Benz 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I can afford up to £13,000 and drive less than 3,000 miles a year and wish to upgrade to a Mercedes, can you recommended which model would be best to buy...
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  Buying a personalised DVLA plate for a new car 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new car on order from a Ford dealer (via Drive the Deal as recommended by you) due for delivery mid-September. If I buy a personalised plate from...
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  Insuring 2 cars and 1 driver. What are my options? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Two cars, a Volvo S80 V8 and BMW 125i Coupe. Volvo insured my name, husband full no claims. BMW insured wife's name, full no claims. Wife failing...
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  Is 45,000 miles too early to change the timing belt on my Vauxhall Astra? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 1800 Vauxhall Astra Club first with 45,000 miles on the clock. When it was serviced (at a Vauxhall garage) and the MoT was renewed I enquired...