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  How does the use of electrical appliances in an electric car affect the vehicle's range? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a regular reader of your excellent columns in the Telegraph, however, the following points do not seem to have been covered. Nothing appears to have...
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  I achieved 63.7mpg in my 2004 Astra Estate diesel by restricting my speed to 60mph on fast roads. 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is a 7-year-old Astra Estate 1.7CDI now at 60,000 miles. I always run from 'tankful' to 'tankful', resetting the odometer to zero and checking...
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  Why are modern cars so complex and costly to run? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am becoming increasingly alarmed at upgrading our cars to more recent models. My wife and I operate three petrol cars: a 1996 Ford Mondeo V6, a 2008...
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  Why did a Volvo salesman say that a software upgrade would reduce DPF problems with the V50 R-Design? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been approached by a local Volvo dealer who is aware that I am in the market for a new car and of my concerns regarding the DPF. They have a special...
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  Can you recommend a workhorse vehicle that will carry five people in comfort, traverse floods and tow a 1.5-ton trailer? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Now that the family have left home my wife and I do almost all our motoring in our MINI Clubman (with which we are well pleased). But I still have our...
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  Why are short journeys in my BMW 118d insufficient to charge the battery? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drove to Colchester in my 2008-registered BMW E87 118d on 20 October. The journey of 70 miles return was achieved without mishap. However on 21 October,...
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  Can you recommend a pick-up workhorse to replace my 1994 Isuzu Bighorn? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an 1994 Isuzu Bighorn 3.1TD LWB that has served me well for about 10 years now, used on our small farm for the occasional heavy towing task (livestock...
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  I recommend your correspondent EC considers an Audi A3 Sportback for use in wintry conditions. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent EC, via email, appears to have identical needs to mine, except that our dog is a Springer Spaniel, not a Lab. I also drive 12,000 miles...
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  Did you know that you have to buy a vignette before driving on Austrian motorways? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was visiting a pal in Bregenz, Austria, last week. He lives to the east of the town, and close to a motorway access, which would give me an easy route...
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  Difference of a pinion 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a former owner of a Porsche Cayman and having used the Porsche facilities at Silverstone, I think AC is right to be concerned over performance on icy...
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  Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing...
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  Hippy hippy shake-up 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  hip, hip, hooray. The despicable, rip-off stealth tax on property HIPS scheme is being abolished by Cameron and partners. I had one done when we wanted...
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  Right key, wrong keyhole 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel...
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  Ambu-chance 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 1970 ex-military Land Rover Series IIa 2.25 litre petrol Ambulance. It was used by the army from 1975-1995, covering only 32,500...
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  Do you have a lot of complaints about faults on the KIA Venga? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not...
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  Why won't my insurance company quote me for changing my MINI One for a Citroen C1 VTR+? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in the process of changing my car as, having recently changed jobs, I will be using the train for everyday commuting. I will be changing...
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  407 heaven 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have become addicted to your column in the Daily (and Sunday) Telegraph over the last couple of years. As a consequence of this I'm an occasional visitor...
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  Drip die 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister bought a 1998 Rover 200 (1.8 engine) less than 2 weeks ago. The car had 105k miles on clock and she paid the sticker price of £995 and received...
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  Better, or bargerine? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm ready to replace my current car (a great old workhorse - Peugeot 405 Executive TD) and I'm tempted by the relatively low prices of luxury cars due...
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  Car shopped 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last May I mailed to ask your advice concerning a car and warranty purchased from Carshop Northampton and the subsequent misery experienced by my husband...