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  Boxster or F-Type? 30 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to trade in my 2006 Boxster (40k, FSH) in the new year and am undecided between a 981 Boxster or F-type convertible. My budget is around £30k...
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  When should I change the oil in my Focus ST? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm collecting my new Ford Focus ST this week (the petrol one) and like virtually all cars nowadays, there's no running-in service with the first oil change...
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  £1800 used car for motorway commute? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used car to run for just a few years on a motorway commute. I'll be doing 17,000 per year and have a budget of £1800. Ideally, the...
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  I own a small florist - which van should I buy? 5 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a small florists and am after a van to do deliveries with. I'm after something stylish but doesn't need to be big. What do you suggest?
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  Need a reliable second hand seven-seater - what do you recommend? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a practical and economical second hand seven-seater? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a manual car with a petrol engine. I have...
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  I have a faulty turbo on my Passat - what can I do? 22 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Passat since new in 2009 and done 86k. The engine management system advises that the turbo is failing and it cuts out when accelerating...
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  Why do people buy cars with no spare wheels? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Four times in the last few weeks, I have had to point out to women driving small FWD cars with 40 per cent profile tyres that they were running with a...
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  Engine runs OK, but cuts out when I slow down - what can I do? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have problems with the engine on my Ford Tourneo. When I slow down to stop, the engine will cut out. Had a new fuel filter fitted, but after a week started...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi just won't rev... 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi van with 95,000 miles on the clock. It has been running fine but after having been parked up and not run for a few...
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  Increasinbg fuel consumption - is this normal? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 SEL TDI 170 DSG Estate which has covered about 75,000 miles. Until June it was averaging just over 42mpg on a combined cycle...
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  Mitsubishi Colt auto won't engage reverse gear 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The auto reverse gear usually engages first time but occasionally when I stop, leave the engine running putting it into neutral and then into reverse again...
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  I want a small cheap used diesel? 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I reckon I can save around £70 per month by swapping my Vectra DTi for something smaller with a low tax, high MPG diesel engine. Max spend around £2k....
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  Elderly drivers and cars 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Re. the news of late concerning elderly drivers and cars - I thought you would like this - sent to me by a friend in the US: 101 year old driving an...
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  Can you recommend quiet, economical tyres for my Rover 75 diesel on 15-inch wheels? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a quiet-running tyre for a recently acquired Rover 75 diesel with the (sensible) 15-inch alloys and 195/65 R15 tyres. It came on unidirectional...
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  Downsizing from a V70 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute...
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  Need a winter car, budget up to £60k 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car that will cope with winter - 4WD or winter tyres OK. Budget up to 60K. Need spacious boot and 4 doors. I don't like the interior of the Jaguar...
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  LED light positioning 18 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently drove several miles of busy M25 behind, beside and ahead of a Porsche SUV which had those new LED 'eyebrows.' When he was behind me he changed...
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  Do I need to SORN my old vehicles which are all in long-term storage? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner and registered keeper of various old vehicles in storage: two old Lancias in lock-ups, one being 1973 and free of VED, a 1936 Ariel Red...
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  Why isn't my Volkswagen Passat's DPF clogging when I use it for just 7000 miles per year? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You keep talking about the problems associated with DPFs. I have a 56-reg Volkswagen Passat TDI 140 and I only do 7000 miles a year. My daily commute is...
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  Dies foolish things? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Jaguar S Type from new since October 2003 and am now considering changing to a new XF Premium Luxury 3.0 diesel. I have never thought Diesel...