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  Used estate or 4x4 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Renaultsport Clio 197, but I need a family estate car. I want to spend around £5000. I travel 18,000 miles per year so a diesel...
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  Buying a family friendly 4x4 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW 318 (2003 model) that drives really well but is getting a bit tight for us with 2 small children in the back. We are keen to get a 4x4 that...
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  Breakdown of recently purchased used car 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2003 (03 plate) Ford Fusion semi-auto from a small dealer (working from home) in Oxfordshire last October with just over 31K on the clock....
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  i20 specification changes 18 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I notice from your review of the Hyundai i20 that there appears to be a version of this car coming out in April with ISG and a different diesel engine....
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  What happened to the Rover 75's diesel engine? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Whatever happened to the diesel engine used in the Rover 75? I've been driving one for the last two years and it has been excellent: economical, seemingly...
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  Can you fit winter tyres only to the two driven wheels or should they be fitted all round? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For a 2-wheel front or 2-wheel rear drive car, do you recommend that only the driven wheels require to be fitted with winter tyres?
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  Will corrosion structurally damage my Ford Focus' alloy wheels? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 5-year-old Ford Focus 2.0TDCI saloon with Ghia spec and it is a great car. My alloy wheels are badly corroded in places. I am not bothered about...
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  Buying a used car - £3k budget 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used car for approx £3k which will last about 6 months to a year. I'm looking at "Astra/Golf" sized cars. I'm currently driving a...
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  Is there a practical, sporty car that my daughter can replace her Skoda Fabia with? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, a trainee GP, needs to replace her 1999 Skoda Fabia hand-me-down as it is now beginning to cost more in maintenance. She is nervous about...
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  Audi A6 2.5TDi Avant 2003(Multitronic), Display problems???? 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My A6 seems to have developed gremlims in the driver information system. It started with the AIRBAG warning light going on/off. Then the multitronic display...
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  What should I pay for a 52-plate Volkswagen T4 van? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I might have the chance of a Volkswagen T4 2.5TDI, 888 X-Pack, plus Volkswagen-fitted air conditioning. One owner from new, 79,000 miles, 52 plate, an...
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  My Renault Laguna cuts out when I come to a stop. What's the problem? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Renault Laguna Privilege about two months ago. It drives like a dream, although it keeps cutting out when I come to a stop. Also I have noticed...
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  Is it worth replacing my 1992 Renault Clio's timing belt? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The timing has belt has broken on my 1992 Renault Clio RL which has over 117,000 miles on it. Without this problem what life was left in the engine? If...
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Polo's brakes to stick on? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The brakes on my 2005 Volkswagen Polo are grabbing on at the front after driving for a short distance. The callipers and pistons are fine, I've changed...
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  Where can I get insurance for extended overseas travel? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Following retirement, my wife and I intend to stay in Spain for a few months each year, involving stays of up to three months. We'll be driving there and...
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  Total wife out 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are downsizing and the new house has room for one car on the drive and one car in front. If this second car is not to block the first, it...
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  My Volkswagen Golf sounds terrible and is leaking oil following a fuel sender pump replacement. 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Whilst driving along in my Volkswagen Golf IV automatic I heard a bang, and my car stopped and wouldn't restart. The AA diagnosed a fuel pump failure....
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  Which comfortable small car for long and short trips? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like a small car, maybe new or newish. I cover two main journeys - to London (about 80 miles round trip) and to Dorset (about 180 miles round trip)...
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  Any ideas as to why my Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal is sticking? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Nissan Almera Tino's accelerator pedal sticks when I am in a queue or stopped at junction, but never when actually changing gear when driving....
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  Is there a specific Jaguar X-Type model that would suit me best? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to get a used Jaguar X-Type estate. I have £8000 and wondered which would be the best for my money. It would be used as a family car and would...