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  Buying a Porsche Macan - petrol or diesel? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've order a Porsche Macan and need to spec it soon. All reviews seem to go with the diesel version. However, I will only cover about 8000 miles a year...
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  Need an SUV for short runs - what should we get? 26 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is selling her Hyundai ix35 and is looking to buy a new, similar-sized petrol automatic SUV with four-wheel drive. Which ones would you suggest?...
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  All weather tyres - which to choose? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Golf Plus 1.4 tsi auto registered in 2012. The tyres are 205/55R 16 91V. I am thinking of changing to all weather tyres. Do you still recommend...
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  Replacement for Mercedes A-Class? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's much loved Mercedes A170 is now nine years old and is starting to develop electrical problems so she is reluctantly ready to change. It is her...
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  Peugeot 308 fuel consumption - why is it so poor? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you had any feedback from owners of the new Peugeot 308 regarding fuel consumption? I have just taken delivery of an Allure 2.0 Blue HDI Automatic...
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  Should I keep or sell my Mk2 Golf? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 1990 Volkswagen Golf from new in September 1990. It has alloy wheels, sunroof, radio cassette, CD player and 113,000 miles on the clock. It...
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  What's the best 4x4 for £20,000? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a replacement car. It needs to be able to carry skis for my annual runs to the French Alps and cost around £20,000 (new or used)....
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  Rough running Polo GTi 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo GTi 6R, which is fitted with the 1.4-litre TSi 180 petrol engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The car was purchased...
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  Should I buy a used Audi A3? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a used car for occasional and weekend driving in and around south London. After looking at various options I have narrowed down my choice...
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  Are turbochargers common on modern cars? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Are modern turbochargers more reliable and longer lasting than they used to be? Or, if I bought a car with a turbo for long-term ownership could the turbo...
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  Which reliable car do you recommend for a school run and the occasional 300-mile round trip? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car for my wife and daughter to commute eight miles each way, via rural roads, to school each day. Occasionally we will drive from our...
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  Diesel engines and LPG conversions 28 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  1.It seems to me that the modern trend for buying diesels may be more fashion driven than technology driven. Modern diesels are so full of complicated...
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  Which SUV? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want an SUV type vehicle, about 2 years old, with decent space and access, pothole friendly wheels, tyres and suspension and good reliability. I...
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  Ford Grand C-Max - Diesel or Ecoboost ?? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying the Ford Grand C-Max (Titanium) but I'm torn between engine choices. My wife uses the car mainly for short runs (3 miles in busy...
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  Does using an air conditioner affect fuel consumption? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have always understood that running the air conditioner causes an increase in fuel consumption. Last week, in very cold weather, I was taken for a demonstration...
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  Hit and run of my friend a cyclist 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friend who is 15 was hit by a car while on his bike. The car drove off without stopping leaving him on the ground. The witness and the boy himself...
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  Maintain an old car or buy a new one? 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses...
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  Replacing tyres like for like? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My garage have warned me that the tyres on my 2010 plate VW Sharan SE (New style) are approaching the minimum tread depth. The tyres currently fitted are...
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  Which automatic diesel MPV for comfort, carrying grandchildren and a dog? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently runs a 2007 SAAB 9-3 SW diesel autobox which has done 55,000 miles. If we replace this we are trying to build a shortlist. She has had...
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  I want a Ferrari 456GTA as an everyday car. 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 57 years old and I'm thinking of buying a Ferrari 456GTA, which I consider an 'affordable' prestige sports car (about £26,000). I would ideally like...