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  What happens to the fuel in the tank of my Ford Mondeo which is being scrapped? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch went on our Ford Mondeo today and we were towed back to our local garage. The quote for replacement was more than the car is worth, so we have...
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  That simmering feeling 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I take your advice about allowing turbo diesels to 'simmer' before turning off. But for how long after what kind of driving? Also if it is an important...
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  Pop idle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the technical reason for suggesting that turbos are allowed to idle for a couple of minutes before switch-off, and does this apply only after a...
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  Oars chestnut 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What should I buy? I need enough room for a pair of oars and outboard engine. Good fuel economy. Ability to tow 2 laser dinghies. Lowish road tax. Cruise...
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  Fusion feud 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Fusion 1.6 TDCi Zetec. I am quite pleased with the car, particularly the fuel economy, (around 60 mpg at the moment) and the car has...
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  Is my story of the write-off of my damaged Mondeo indicative of today's insurance repair and accident management industry? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently hit on the rear nearside wheel of my Ford Mondeo. I notified my insurer, Lloyds TSB, who instructed me to contact Green Flag. The tow truck...
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  Buying new SUV - Kodiaq, Edge or Tiguan? 21 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after an everyday SUV that will be able to tow a trailer and a large jet ski. The car must be large - capable of carrying four adults - and feature...
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  Garage has bodged the repairs on my car - what can I do? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 EGC Diesel had the usual "hesitation" issue whereby the injectors need removing and new seals replacing etc. The car had been...
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  Can you recommend a safe, reliable car for touring southern Europe? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For the first time in 40 years I simply do not know which car I should go for. Two years ago my third Berlingo blew two turbos in quick succession (Iatterly...
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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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  Do low profile tyres get punctured more? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2014 Skoda Superb Estate. In five years of owning it, there have been eight punctures due potholes or nails. Is this due to the low profile 17-inch...
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  Which hybrid car is best in 2020? 4 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a nine-year-old Range Rover, which we use to tow our caravan. We are selling both, but we would like to replace the car with something...
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  Can the DVLA legally clamp an untaxed and not SORN'd car parked on private land? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can the DVLA legally clamp an untaxed and SORN-less car parked on private land?
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  Should I switch from petrol to diesel? 26 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking now to purchase a new SUV and wanted your opinion as to whether it should be a diesel or petrol version? I've always been of the opinion that...
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  What's the best pick-up on a budget? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best bet for an older twin cab pick-up on a £2-3k budget? It will be used for light use and occasionally towing a caravan.
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  I've reported an abandoned car to the DVLA - but it's still not been removed? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A car has been parked at the side of my house (no pavement) for months. The tyres are slowly deflating and it is filled with junk. I checked the number...
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  My son's newly bought Mazda CX-5 cut out and the engine management light is on - what's wrong with it? 3 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2d with 27,000 miles on from a Mazda dealer. It cut out at a roundabout and would not start and the Engine Management...
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  When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?
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  Our car has a 1.0-litre turbocharged engine - should we leave the engine running after driving? 13 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We have an Audi A1 with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Do we have to leave the engine running after a 30-mile drive to settle the oil?
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  What double cab pick-up truck is the best buy for £10,000? 12 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a double cab pick-up with a value up to £10,000, but there appears to be a wide choice. Do you have any recommendations as to...