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  The stop start economy 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My husband drives an Audi A1 automatic, which has a stop/start system. The engine will automatically cut out when the vehicle stops, and when you take...
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  How's the Dualogic system's reliability? 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought my wife a Fiat Grande Punto 57 plate, first reg Dec 2007 and it's an auto which you can also use as a manual (like a mini tiptronic). Its...
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  Winter tyres or a Jimny? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is about to start a new job that involves a 36 mile round commute mostly on very narrow country lanes. She is very concerned over the winter driving...
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  Replacing a CR-V 4 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated...
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  Slide rules 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm very interested in the Peugeot 1007, but everybody and every magazine I read has no time for them. Is there something really wrong with them? Their...
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  Petrol or diesel Nissan Juke? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have happily owned a C3 1.4 Diesel for several years and am thinking of buying a new 1.5 Nissan Juke. I do 6,000 miles per annum made up of weekly...
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  Service indicator still showing 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the car a 2010 1.4 Vauxhall Meriva Exlusiv petrol model a week ago with 11,300 indicated miles. Car supermarket serviced car and I have certificate....
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  Problem with new clutch fitted by garage 23 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch was recently changed on the car at about 70,000 miles. The new clutch bites very sharply and right on the floor of the pedal travel. I have...
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  Are Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto and the Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto 'proper' automatics? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small automatic and am interested in the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta, but want a 'proper' automatic box, not one of those that is...
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  Best cars for bad backs 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a Honda CR-V Auto and need to change it due to having a severe back problem. The high driving position is great but makes it difficult...
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  Here are the bodies where you can report attempts to involve you in fraudulent or spurious accident claims. 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When reporting attempts to embroil people in spurious accident claims, the best bodies seem to be: By email: ICO.gsi.gov.uk . By letter to Insurance Data...
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  Starter motor issues 9 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car started making noises and shuddering when switching on the engine. The garage said it was the starter motor but not to worry as these can be difficult...
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  Buying a used MPV,Crossover,4x4. What would you recommend? 3 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please point me in the right direction? Looking to buy a 2-3 year old MPV, Crossover or 4x4. Preferably automatic and preferably disesel (chain...
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  Fault codes on 307 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 307 HDI 110 2002. Management light on permanently (message comes as: antipolution fault & ESP no function). I plugged it on computer...
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  Fuel pump problem 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I find the location of my fuel pump relay? Does it sound as if it needs changing? I can drive the car for as long as I want when I start it up...
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  C- or E-Class? 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Shortly going to change my 2007 SLK 200 with 29,000 miles, I'm too old for the low driving position, getting thigh ache. Will have a budget of £20,000...
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  Keep or trade? 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I have just taken ownership of my mothers VW Lupo 1.4 Auto, W-reg with 14k on the clock. Great little car but my dilema is this: keep it as a run...
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  Dealer used the wrong fuel 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a used 206SW 1.4 HDi. On the drive home (20 miles) I felt that the engine was misfiring, but power seemed to be reasonable. On getting home...
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  A high seating position 11 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to...
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  Car improvements after a service 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  During its first 90,000 miles my Civic pinked under acceleration below 2,500rpm unless I used my right foot with great sensitivity. This week the car...