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  Diesel or petrol Kia? 16 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of a 09/59 Kia Cee'd, largely due to the seven-year warranty (or remainder of). Unsure on 1.6 diesel or 1.6 petrol. We do around 8-10000...
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  Buying a new car - cheap to run, can get to the dog in the boot - but still good fun! 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a (nearly) new car, preferably five-door, that can fit a dog in the boot, with quick acceleration and some 'pizazz!' (I can't get excited...
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  307HDI...... 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Getting an error on the 307hdi, "Diesel Filter Blocked". I hope some one can help, had it a week and just forked out £380 for a new clutch and a full...
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  Is it worth swapping our MINI Cooper S for a newer model to save on running costs? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a MINI Cooper S 07-plate with 35,000 miles that we love, but feel it can be expensive to run. Our local BMW MINI dealer has told us we can save...
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  Why is my 2002 Volkswagen Golf ticking over erratically? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI with the 1.9 ASZ engine. It has done 58,000 miles and is mainly used on motorway runs of about 65 miles each way. When...
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  Why did my BMW X5 run on its own until the engine blew? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X5 '05 plate with 77,000 on the clock. Last night there was black smoke coming from the car, which then resulted in a scary scenario where...
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  Why won't my Ford Fiesta Mk6 start? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Fiesta Mk6 petrol and it runs and drives great, but every now and then the car will not start. It turns over fine but struggles to start,...
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  I want a fun sports car and have been recommended the Mazda MX-5 - what do you think? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a secondhand sports car for occasional fun use. I have a budget of £3000 - £3500. The Mazda MX-5 has been suggested. What is your opinion...
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  Smokeless moans 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and...
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  Lighter evenings 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What's the situation regarding daytime running lights please? We've just tried out a new VW Polo and the salesman emphasised the fact that it already had...
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  Absorbing topic 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 335i with 255/40 (rear) and 225/45 (front) run-flats. Both sets are original fit and have 23k miles on them. I still have 4mm plus on the...
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  Running the gauntless 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A survey amongst my friends and acquaintances revealed that none of us are aware of anybody receiving a fine for exceeding the speed limit in an average...
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  Degenerate 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been on the BMW website. There they have a new BMW 3 series 320d ED. From the news article it seems to be a very good car at BMW prices. Do...
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  What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500...
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  Citroen C5 won't start 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 1.8 petrol will not start. I pulled up last night and it then refused to start. This is the first time I’ve had any issues with it, what’s...
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  How do the windows and air conditioning affect fuel economy? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which has the least effect on fuel consumption: having the air conditioning on or opening a window?
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  Yeti gearbox problem 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My new Skoda Yeti 1.2 automatic keeps shudderring when travelling under 30 mph and indicates that it is in 6th or 7th gear. The dealership says there is...
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  What are the benefits of nitrogen-filled tyres? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this, as the cost is not very much?
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  Can you park your car opposite a solid white line? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If a road has a solid white line and a broken white line running together in the centre of the road, is it legal for someone to park on the pavement or...
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  Pitta virtues 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1995 Hyundai H100 diesel. I would like to know if I can run it on used falafel cooking oil instead of (or as well as) diesel fuel? Can the oil...