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  Simmer down under 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I was in Australia I borrowed a turbo-diesel people carrier. This had a device that could be set, if I remember correctly, to run the engine for 10-30...
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  Running on empty 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago you published a letter from a reader that gave details of a company that could supply runflat tyres for his BMW at less cost than a BMW...
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  Gas trick influencer 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Many adverts for LPG converted Range Rovers claim that vehicles so converted, will be TfL congestion charge exempt, yet a conversation with someone from...
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  Vol no vo 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a year 2000 Volvo V70 Estate, and am having trouble starting. Sometimes the engine will fire and run for about two seconds and then cut out as though...
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  Taking a back seat 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a Mum of two I, like most Mums, share the school run with other Mums. My husband tells me that I should not let my children sit in the rearmost seats...
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  What tyres should I run my MINI Cooper on? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What brand of tyre, runflats or normal, should I use for a 2007 petrol MINI Cooper? It's currently on 205/45 ZR/17.
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  Is it time to sell my C5? 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 diesel estate is seven years old in February 2012. Should I run it or change it?
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  Vauxhall Combo lacking power 10 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My van runs okay but is lacking power when accelerating. When the engine revs increase there is a warning light that comes on and the power fades.
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  Fiesta EcoBoost - belt or chain cam? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the Ford Ecoboost 100PS engine - does it have a timing chain or belt?
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  Why is there a smell of rotten eggs from our car? 3 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a petrol Jaguar F-Pace and on occasions, we notice the smell of rotten eggs. Do you have any ideas what this may be and how best to get it resolved?...
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  What hybrid car should I buy for commuting long trips? 1 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new company car and l'm interested in hybrid vehicles due to the lower BiK rates in comparison with diesels. I will be doing regular...
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  Ford Mondeo - should I sell it or run it into the ground? 27 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Titanium X estate. It was my company lease car, which I bought a year ago on leaving the firm for £2500. It has 114,000...
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  Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine...
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  My fence runs along the edge of a supermarket's car park - are they responsible for shoppers that drive into my fence? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My fence was damaged again on Sunday by a vehicle using the neighbouring supermarket's car park (it runs along my boundary line). The supermarket were...
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  Need a low cost running car, with a large boot for my cycling business - what do you advise? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've started my own up-cycling business and I don't want to use a third party. My largest piece is 54-inches long and 45-inches high and pretty heavy,...
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  Ca n you offer any tips for looking after a new car? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol, which I plan to keep for five years. I have declined the paint treatment offered by the...
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  Should I get a second car? 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 E-Class 280 diesel estate with 120k miles which has proved an extremely reliable and comfortable car for our family use and annual long drive...
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  Replacing a Mondeo ST220 with an XF? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Back in 2005, you recommended a Mondeo ST220 to replace my company car. I have been really pleased with it, but it is now nearly 7 years old, the grandsons...
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  Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another...
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  Will it be more economical for me to run a petrol CR-V than my current diesel CR-V? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2009 diesel Honda CR-V for a new petrol CR-V. Is there an annual mileage limit whereby it makes it more economical to run...