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  What is better over a six-year period - leasing or buying? 9 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is better for cost over a six-year period - leasing or buying? I'm looking at a small hatch like Volkswagen Polo or Honda Jazz.
• New Used car - Which one 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  be looking at to get all my toys and gadets in one car. The list of wants and wishes are below. I currently drive a Golf Match 2012 Blue Motion - so would like all the stuff that has plus...   Auto Shift Paddles Electric/auto parking brake Parking senors front and rear
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  I want to reject a used car but the dealer won't respond - what can I do? 18 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a second hand car from a dealer. I was told that the car would be half the price of the tax on my Audi which I part exchanged and the...
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  Looking to buy the safest car for a young driver - which have autonomous breaking? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy the safest car for a young and newly qualified driver. Cars with autonomous breaking would appeal ideal - which (if any) would you recommend?...
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  What used car could I get that's spacious, cheap to run and reliable? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need to upgrade my car for something bigger as my wife is heavily pregnant with our second child. I want a used car and can spend £8000 - £10,000. It...
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  Do I need to declare new steel wheels to my insurance company? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a second hand car with alloy wheels. I am thinking of changing these to steel wheels to move from low-profile tyres to regular tyres. I...
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  Will small wheels improve the ride on my Peugeot 207 CC? 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros, which I have owned from new. The car runs on 17-inch wheels with low profile tyres, which can result in a bumpy ride...
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  Ford Fiesta speeding up on its own 6 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was on the motorway recently in my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI and the car started speeding up on its own accord. I applied the brakes and lifted my foot...
• Vauxhall Corsa D - Fair price for in-family purchase 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  it was 20 months old. The gear box oil was changed then as a precaution. Its been reliable but needs a couple of dents knocked out (hit and run), he thinks the clutch is on the way out and front brake pads are likely to be needed soon. It had an insurance repair (bonnet,grill, light and front wing
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  Michelin Cross-climate tyres - is it safe to have just two? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your column (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2015-02/michelin-crossclimate-tyres/), when I needed to change just the front tyres...
• peugeot 306 hdi dt (99) - fuel problem, starting and running 4 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  . sometimes it stalls when braking coming up to roundabouts and when stationry or idlling, sometimes its fine. sometimes it kangaroos everywhere and sounds like its running on three cylinders. It seems worst when its wet or damp. Now it keeps going into limp mode and wont go above 2300rpm. If i disconnect
• Citroen C3 Picasso - Shunt dynamics - help needed 15 May 2015 (Forum)
  Any advice would be much appreciated as I am at my wits end. I am nearly 12 months into an isurance claim relating to a 3 car shunt on the motorway of which I was the middle car. The car in front of me braked suddenly, I managed to stop just a few feet from him and was hit from
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
• 2005 VW Polo 1.2 - Running Problems 11 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I'm having a few minor running problems with my car - I recently had the fuel filter replaced and the brake fluid renewed (and bled properly)...I'm not sure if these issues are related but they've only come about since. Car has 150k on the clock and original clutch...mainly motorway miles
• Saab 9-5 Aero - Fettling the front calipers 20 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  I need to change the front brake pads on my car
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  BMW E90 - what are the most common faults? 28 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat...
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  Need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100...
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  Honda were generous in helping to repair an ABS failure on my 9-year-old Jazz. 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you recently about ABS failure in my Honda Jazz. Due to the excessive cost, I contacted Honda directly, hoping for some assistance. Bearing...
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  Should I specify the 8-speed autobox for my new BMW 435i? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just ordered a 435i M-Sport and now have a few days in which to decide whether or not I should go for the 8-speed autobox. I have always been a...
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  Air con failure on Volkswagen Golf - who should pay for repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The air conditioning on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf has failed. My local dealer has found the gas level to be low, but couldn't source the leak and will recharge...