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  How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
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  Buying a first car for £1500 - what do you recommend? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wishes to purchase her first car and has a very limited budget of about £1500. She would like something small and compact, reliable and economical...
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  What's the mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila. Can you tell me the real mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines?
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  A small car for a steep drive? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace...
• Volvo S40 (2004 - ) - 06 2.0D Starting problem 16 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I have owned a '56 diesel SE Sport Volvo for 8 months, bought and last serviced by an independent. Almost from first getting the car there were intermittent problems with it starting. These got progressively worse. As the warranty was about to run out I booked the car into the local Volvo garage
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  Does the KIA Soul have a DPF? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will check whether the 2011 KIA Soul diesel automatic we are looking at has a DPF. It seems it will be a bonus if it has. We have looked at the Venga...
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  Engine malfunction with Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel. After running at motorway speeds for 1.5 hours the glow plug warning light appears, followed by the engine malfunction...
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  Which small cars have interior low running noise? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a lift in a Mercedes-Benz saloon and was impressed at the silence inside the car so that a normal conversation was possible even between...
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  Petrol or diesel? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer...
• Fiat Panda 1.2 56 plate - Cold starting..... 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Having real problems starting on cold days. Usual scenario is.... engine fires and runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Second attempt is the same except frequently the temp gauge will go to HOT then back to COLD within the space of another few seconds, Also the digital clock re-sets itself
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  Which used estate car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and...
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  Do new BMWs have security flaws? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently...
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  Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car...
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  Noise all-wheel drive after tyre change? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just fitted new tyres to the front axle on my 2005 Sornento. Since noticed a whining whirling noise on over run and on hill climbing, not tyre noise....
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  Buying a small economical easy to get in and out of car? What would you recommend? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a small economical easy to get in and out of car. What would you recommend? I currently own a Mercedes A Class, and like that it has a reasonably...
• Hit and run inside work car park BUT 8 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have come out to find my bumber is hanging of on one side. I noticed earlier there was a car parked very close to my car (we dont have marked...
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  Which tyres for my my Volvo? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a car from local Volvo dealer with 215/50/17 tyres - Goodyear on front & Nexen on rear. I'm looking to replace them (at least fronts) in the...
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  diesels 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second hand car - a smallish but stylish family hatchback - and am keen on diesel's mpg and torque but am mindful of the cautionary...
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  Gear selection difficulties - Ford Focus 4 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Engine has been out and separated from gearbox for other repairs, and now I have gearchange problems. When cold, first gear selection and first to second...
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  Do I need to use 98RON in my performance car? 26 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda3 MPS 2009 and the fuel flap says use MIN 98RON but my supplying dealer - SG Petch - said 95 is fine. Forums suggest you'll lose some mpg...