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  Which Volvo? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have the choice of the following and we will probably trade in or sell in 5 years time. Both the following are from 2 Volvo dealers VOLVO XC90 R Registered...
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  Which comfortable MPV-style vehicle would you recommend to replace our Vauxhall Meriva? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a Vauxhall Meriva ‘A’ 1.7CDTI and will shortly be looking to replace it. We have been looking for something in the £30 tax bracket that...
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  Scirocco misfire 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Got a new Scirocco 2.0 TSI - bought August '09 ('09) plate as an ex-demo from a VW dealer I've used for many years - must've bought 6 or 7 VW's from them....
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  They must be choking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  4 weeks ago my 2-year-old FIAT 500 diesel engine seized up. On the dashboard it said I needed the oil changing. This did not make sense as it was fully...
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  Obsessed with smuts 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a FIAT 500 1.3 Multijet Diesel. About two weeks ago I had the problem, exactly as described in your column. I towed the car to the FIAT dealership...
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  Which heavier manual car could I replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring with? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2002 BMW 320d Touring for the last seven years and, among other things, it has excellently towed my Swift Challenger caravan which has an...
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  Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight...
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  Fried turbo 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently, BMW E46 2.0 litre turbo diesels are prone to turbo trouble. Could you kindly elaborate upon this by stating what these are, how they manifest...
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  Does the Hyundai Santa Fe have a history of expensive clutch failures? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Santa Fe CRTD CDX has 71,000 miles and had been parked a little earlier on my driveway, but would not move off. It was possible to engage all gears...
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  Noseless faces 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the article about 4x4s in the snow by Erin Baker. It really amazed me that the various public authorities were not organised enough...
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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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  Mass Whiplash 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my wife, when exiting a dual carriageway, 'nudged' a stationary car in front of her on the slip road. There was no visible damage to the...
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  Chips with every bling? 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read your recommendation of the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up in last Saturday's Motoring, as I have been considering buying one. It seems that...
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  Alfa darling 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to share my recent experience if Alfa Romeo. I had a three-and-a-half year old Alfa 147 1.9 MJET 16V diesel that had done 53,000 miles and...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vectra start? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre DTI. I cannot start the engine. I tried with jump leads, and failed. Then I towed it with another car, and after...
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  BMW 318i steering column problem - is this common? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We've owned our BMW 318i since 2004, when we bought it new. We recently had a problem with the ignition key not turning in the ignition keyhole next to...
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  Land Rover Discovery engine failure - who is liable for the repair costs? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter purchased a 3.5-year-old Land Rover Discovery with 40,000 miles on the clock six months ago, for which she paid £45,000. The car broke down...
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  If I declare a hard wired dash camera in my car, will my insurance premium increase? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You mentioned that, for insurance purposes, fitting a hard wired dashcam could count as a vehicle modification. If unannounced, it could then invalidate...
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  Which is the best SUV choice in my budget? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable SUV for under £8500. I've shortlisted the Hyundai Santa Fe 2011/2012, Subaru Forester 2011/2012 and Nissan Xtrail 2012/2013....
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  My car keeps stalling - is there an obvious reason? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 from new for two years. I quite like the car but even after two years I still stall it, usually at an inconvenient moment....