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  A new car for touring 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want a comfortable, well appointed, easy driving car with good cargo capacity and weight/torque ratio, towing and soft off-road capable. Please rate...
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  Petrol or diesel? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring. My budget is £8,000-£10,000, for which I expect to be able to buy an average...
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  Why don't motorway drivers take into account the needs of HGV drivers? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I entirely agree that the CLOGs are a menace on the roads because of their total lack of consideration for other road users, but one point that is never...
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  Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short...
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  Can the police have a broken-down car removed from a dual carriageway? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A case reported in our local press has left me confused and wondering what the motorist's rights are. A motorist broke down on a hill on a dual carriageway....
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  Must I pay £1800 to have my Nissan Micra's power steering unit replaced? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Nissan Micra's power steering light has come on, and it has been towed to the garage as it cannot be driven. I have been told that I need to pay...
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  Incapacity benefit 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We’re considering buying a Volvo V70. Volvo has announced a V70 1.6D DRIVe, which my wife likes but I’m concerned that it might be a little underpowered....
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  Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
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  What do you suggest as a replacement for an ageing Vauxhall Zafira? 16 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am having difficulty finding an alternative to my ageing Vauxhall Zafira. They have been a versatile and practical workhorse for many years and I am...
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  Do speed ratings on tyres need to match? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have damaged a comparatively new tyre and need a replacement. It is proving difficult to match load and speed ratings. The damaged tyre (and remaining...
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  When should I change the cam belt on my Land Rover Freelander 2? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Freelander 2 with a Ford diesel engine is nearly 10 years old but with only 45,000 miles. It has been regularly serviced. It is used to tow 1500kg...
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  What's the better choice - petrol or diesel? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am 64 and want to buy my final car. I can’t make my mind up between petrol and diesel but would like a car with top spec used up to £20k. Will diesel...
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  I need a heavy duty pick-up. Does anything exist in the UK? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a pick-up truck that can carry a 1.5 tonne load, in the shape of an American slide-in demountable camper. All of the pick-ups available...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van withstand much weight? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The rear suspension on my 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro crew cab van doesn’t seem to withstand much weight. Does anybody know where I can buy upgraded springs or...
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  What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What do owners think of the Volkswagen Transporter T5?
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  What's the best luxury car with a big load area? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Ford Galaxy which I love. We need to replace it soon with a car that can tow up 1500kg and has a comparable boot space (1300 litres...
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  Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some...
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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...
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  What are my consumer rights against a car trader? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I bought a 2008 Mazda 6 with cash from a trader. The car is a 2.2 diesel estate with 68,000 miles on the clock. The problems started when...
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  Engine failure - can we claim against the dealer? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2007 Ford Focus with 36,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago the oil light came on and oil leaked everywhere. The car was towed to a Ford...