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  Is ethanol going to damage my classic car? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I run a low mileage 1988 Jaguar XJ-S. I have always run it on V-Power - which for a long time did not apparently have an Ethanol content, now it is 5%....
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  What's the advantage of buying a hybrid over a petrol? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy an Audi Q5 petrol. We live in a rural area an do under 8000 miles a year. What would the advantage be to buy a hybrid?
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Should I do a weekly drive during lockdown to make sure my car stays in good condition? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Should I take my car out for a run each week whilst I am not using it on a regular basis?
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  I'm buying my first car - what small hatchback would you recommend? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying my first car, new or used I have no preference. I would like a five-door, manual transmission, small run around hatchback. My budget is around...
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  Is there any reason to buy a Mercedes B-Class to replace my Vauxhall Meriva apart from badge prestige? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace a Meriva A and am looking at a Meriva B, which seems the best value to buy used. A Dacia Logan, which is slightly more expensive...
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  Is a budget of £4000 enough to get a good first car for our son? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is currently taking driving lessons and is ready to drive a non-dual control car. We intend buying a Ford Fiesta for him circa £4K. Which model...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my wife's ageing Punto with a small automatic to help with her arthritic condition. It needs to be reliable, cheap to run (including...
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  The battery on my car has run down even though it's just been parked up - what's the cause? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause?
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  What's a good car for driving in winter? 6 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I know it is high summer, but can you recommend a winter runaround that can be used on untreated rural roads? My current car is a BMW 5 Series estate which...
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  I read that engine oil is contaminated by the DPF in 4x4s - is this the case with all diesel cars? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read in a recent 4x4 review that the engine oil is quickly contaminated by the DPF. Is this the case on all diesel engines with a DPF, and can it affect...
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  I'm having trouble getting my MG MGF into gear - any ideas on what could be the problem? 1 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1997 MG MGF 1.8 VVC, 30,000 miles. It's extremely difficult to get it into gear. In retrospect, I think the gears have been getting stiffer for...
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  Why does my Real MPG change from summer to winter? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why do summer and winter mpg figures vary?
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  I stopped using premium fuel and got a huge dip in fuel economy - what do you think caused this? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Hyundai Ioniq, which I've run exclusively on Shell fuels for the 5000 miles that I've had it. I was getting 60-62 mpg on the regular stuff, then...
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  What are the consequences of doing low mileage in a diesel car? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a diesel BMW X3 2.0 but most of my journeys are short. What would be the negative effects on the car from my driving pattern? Are there...
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  Should I have the emissions fix done? 19 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been informed by Skoda that my 2013 Skoda Yeti 2.0 4x4 DSG is ready for the EA189 NOx emissions service action. I have heard such a lot of...
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  What tyres should I replace my 18-inch run flats for a smoother ride? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I must replace the 18-inch run flats on the Mini Countryman Cooper S with something sensible before the car shakes itself to bits crashing around our roads....
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  Why does my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi keep cutting out suddenly while driving? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi runs fine for 35 - 40 miles, then cuts out as if the ignition was turned off. When I stop and turn off the ignition and then restart...
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  Why does my Nissan Navara need a new DPF? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2016 Nissan Navara, which needs a new DPF after just four months. This is my 4th Navara and never had issues before. There is no mention of the...
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  Can I refuse Volkswagen's emissions fix? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI. I am waiting for the emissions software upgrade, what are the likely consequences of not upgrading my car? Will...