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  What's the most reliable and cheapest car I could buy for £1500? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been spoilt and been able to own mostly new cars in my motoring life. However, due to present circumstances, I require to purchase the best possible...
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  Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays...
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  Puncture proof ego 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Time has come to replace two of the Dunlop 225/50/R17/94W Dunlop Sport 01 run flat tyres on my car. I am considering changing to non run flat tyres and...
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  Identical twins 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son and daughter in law need a second car and have a budget of £4,000 to spend. The car will be used mainly for local runs but will undertake occasional...
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  Futureproof 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering spending a fair bit more than I usually would on a nearly new car with the intention of keeping it for maybe 7 - 10 years. What concerns...
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  Swift reaction 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Your site and immediate replies to emails have been a godsend in the selection of a suitable small automatic for my wife. We narrowed it down to a choice...
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  Grand, spanking used 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing at 2001/51 Citroen Xsara with only 6,700 miles on the clock. Even if I am able to verify that the mileage is correct, and the...
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  Are runflat tyres just a ruse to relieve manufacturers of the cost of including a spare? 24 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit suspicious of runflat tyres. What are the pros/cons of using them? Is it just a manufacturers' ruse to relieve them of the cost of including...
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  Why is my Renault 19 losing coolant? 15 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault 19 which has started losing coolant. I can't see any leaks or signs of water under the car, but after driving it for 20 mins the coolant...
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  Problematic Honda Jazz - repair or sell? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz had a new clutch two months ago (£800) and has now developed problems with the throttle body, which will cost £550 to fix. It is 2005 model...
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  Why is my diesel Focus costing so much to run? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I had the DPF and thermostat replaced in my 2004 Focus by my local FOrd garage six months ago at a cost of £1800. A warning light has now come on and they...
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  Buying a new Volkswagen Golf - which model is best? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and want to buy a new Volkswagen Golf. I cover 14,000 miles a year and want a model that’s cheap to run and comfortable to drive....
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  Buying Large 4X4 - Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which would be the better buy? I'm thinking of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDi or 2008-'09 Range Rover Sport HSE 2.7. I have a budget of about £25K. I...
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  Should I allow the turbo in my SEAT Leon to cool before switching off the engine? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I let my turbocharged SEAT Leon 1.2TSi's engine idle for a minute or so to allow it to cool so the oil doesn't carbonise due to the heat?
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  Is the BMW 4 Series supplied with a tool kit? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2015 Bmw 430D convertible come with a tool kit as standard?
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  What's the most reliable, economic family car? 25 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What do you consider to be the most reliable and economic automatic family car?
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  What's the best family car under £8000? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best family car up to £8000 and under 100,000 miles?
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  What five-door automatic costing £10k would you recommend for urban use? 25 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What five-door automatic costing £10k would you recommend for urban use?
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  How do I make a car wade in deeper water? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do I make a car wade in deeper water?
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  How often should air con gas be replaced? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often should air con gas be replaced in a 2012 Volkswagen Golf?