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  Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max...
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  You must be choking 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate...
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  Winter tyres 18 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X5 35 diesel sport, 2010 model with run flat tyres which is not very good in snow. I have found some sensibly priced winter tyres which are...
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  I've had no DPF problems with my Nissan Qashqai diesel over 20,000 miles, despite using it for short trips. 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I owned a Nissan Qashqai Acenta 2.0 DCI Turbo for 31 months during which time it covered 20,000 miles. It averaged 40mpg (according to the computer). At...
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  Should we replace our diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol version before we suffer DPF problems? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, my wife drives a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4WD auto and used to cover 25,000 miles a year with work. However a change in our circumstances...
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  Superfragilisticexpialigocious 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on my second Mondeo 2.5V6. I've run them both on ordinary unleaded but at about 68k miles (now 72k miles) my car developed a misfire at low revs when...
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  Why does my Ford Focus' cooling fan run on after the engine's switched off? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an ex-demonstrator 59-plate Ford Focus TDCI in March. Ever since I bought the car the cooling fan runs on for around 20-30 minutes after the car...
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  What's causing my 2005 Ford Mondeo diesel to lose power? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Mondeo Zetec 2005 TDCI (130). I have had the car for a year with no problems at all, until now. The car starts fine and runs ok in first,...
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  Why is our BMW 3 Series' 3-year warranty expiring early? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My business bought a pre-registered (July 2007) BMW 3 Series estate with 10 miles on the clock from a BMW dealership in December 2007. At the same time...
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  Perturboed 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Mondeo with a 2.5 litre turbocharged engine. This is the first time that I have owned a car with a turbocharged engine. I have occasionally...
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  Diesel or petrol? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate some advice regarding the annual running costs of diesel versus petrol. We have been running two diesel cars. My Audi A4 is 08 registered...
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  Must be choking 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2008 Zafira 1.9CDTi automatic and every few weeks its warning light comes on to say we need to get it to a Vauxhall dealer. The handbook says...
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  Can you recommend a petrol MPV? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want...
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  Can I run my SUV without a spare wheel? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2012 Subaru XV, but it doesn't have a spare wheel. Should I buy one, or can I run an SUV without a spare?
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  Can you suggest a good first car? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is a Renault Twingo good for a first car?
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  What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best automatic diesel car for taxi use please?
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  Need a cheap car for £1500 - any recommendations? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap car to run for £1500. Have you any recommendations?
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  Warning lights flashing on and off on Renault Trafic van - any ideas? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Trafic van and the stop light and battery lights keep flashing on/off before eventually staying switched on, any idea what could...
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  I'm a single mum - what car should I buy? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Single mum looking to get another car - not too small but low tax, cheap insurance, good on fuel, cheap to repair.
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  Limiting DMF damage? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?