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  Twoing and throwing 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are currently a two car couple and have just paid over £700 to have both cars serviced. This has made us realize that as pensioners it is time for us...
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  Crash decision 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A young man of about 21 has just run into the back of my mother's 2003 Skoda Octavia car on a level crossing. He was very pleasant, apologized and admitted...
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  Leased of his problem 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have to choose a car from what is available in our leasing pool. I've noticed your column in the paper and thought you might be the person to ask what...
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  Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer...
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  Scrapper flow 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I for one will not be putting my hand into my pocket to change my car under this joke of a scrappage scheme. My fabulous Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI SE bought...
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  Hyped brids? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My question arises out of the discrepancy revealed by all road tests I have seen between official fuel consumption figures of hybrid cars and those found...
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  Lease please dismisseth us 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have the balance of a two year lease on a 2008 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI. Unfortunately the particulate filter light comes on at relatively short intervals...
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  Rover returns 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Y reg Rover 75 2 litre diesel with 81,000 miles. I like the car and want to keep it. I am 77 and only do about 5,000 – 6,000 miles a year with...
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  Dropping a clampsell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I help manage a small independent shop that has been trading for some thirty years it is in a small parade of shops in a larger shopping area. There is...
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  Centre point 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My hair has gone silver, and my driving these days is mainly short journeys on local roads. However, Christmas saw me undertake several long journeys on...
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  Did you know that sellotape can reduce the chance of a windscreen chip turning into a crack? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I just had a windscreen chip repaired by Auto Glass, who did a good job. Due to the damage only having occurred a few days ago, the repair is almost invisible....
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  The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge...
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  Do I need to change my timing belt after 60,000 miles? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At my car service today, the timing belt was ticked as okay but by the side it says 60,000 miles. The garage has told me that I need a new timing belt....
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  How do you depressurise fuel, prior to replacing injectors, on a Peugeot 406? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do you depressurise fuel, prior to replacing injectors, on a Peugeot 406?
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  Best place to see a year old MINI Clubman that's been repaired? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to sell my father's MINI Clubman Cooper S which is a year old with 2000 miles on it. It was ex-demo and well optioned. However due to age and a...
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  Most reliable SUV/crossover for £5500? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second hand 4x4. I'd like an SUV or crossover that is reliable, as I travel a lot on motorways and country roads. The running costs also...
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  Are Vivaros prone to engine problems? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spent quite a lot of money on a 2010 Vauxhall Viavaro 1.9 CDTI which has been converted into a camper. I love the van, but am worried about...
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  Which SUV is best - Suzuki Vitara or Mazda CX-5? 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used SUV. I'm interested in the Suzuki Vitara and Mazda CX-5. Ideally I want a 12 month old vehicle, with good comfort and reliability....
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  Should I buy a car with poor brakes? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just viewed a used (2008 model) Citroen C5 which was great apart from the brakes, which needed constant pumping to operate. The car has had...
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  Faulty Range Rover - should we keep or sell? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Our 37,000 mile, 2008 plate, Range Rover Sport has had a 'transmission fault' warning come up a few times. My local dealer did a diagnostic test which...