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  Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model...
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  Driving with a worn DMF - what happens? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think I have the early signs of a worn DMF. What is the outcome (regarding damage or possible breakdown) of driving with a worn Dual Mass Flywheel?
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  Car hire in Spain - any suggestions? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to hire a car in Spain next week. From you correspondence do you have a feel for the company least likely to rip us off on spurious damage etc?
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  A smooth, punchy diesel estate required. 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest...
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  Petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 10000 miles a year. Is it worth getting a diesel and I mean a 10 year old diesel, or stick to petrol? I've been offered a nice MG ZS + 1.8...
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  Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz...
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  Excessive oil consumption 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 is 6-months old and has done 6,000 miles. On recent 150 mile run I had black soot in my exhausts and an oil usage of half litre /600 miles....
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  Idling issues 21 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car complete turns off when I step off the accelerator. In short it does not idle, it runs only when I keep my foot on the accelerator pedal - once...
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  Recommend winter tyres for our Toyota Corolla? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What winter tyres would you recommend for our Corolla D4D diesel 2.0-litre?
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  Recommended 4x4? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!
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  Should I buy a Ford Ka that has stood idle for five years? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered a Ford Ka on a 53 plate with just 18,000 miles on the clock. The low mileage is because it has been standing in a garage for five years....
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  Which family car for camping trips for under £10,000? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a decent car for a family with a three-year-old who like camping? Not too expensive to run and under £10,000.
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  The generator game 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why are hybrid cars petrol and electric? Would it not make it more economical on fuel to have diesel/electric hybrids?
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  Which estate car would you recommend for a short commute and carrying our dog? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to spend £3500-£4000 on an estate-type car - a runaround used for a daily commute of only three miles and longer journeys at weekends with...
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  Which tyres will reduce road noise in my Skoda Octavia? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Skoda Octavia diesel estate and need to replace the front tyres, which seem to create a lot of road noise. I appreciate our roads are not in a...
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  Why does my Ford Fiesta leak when I top up the water bottle? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.6 and there is a leak. I filled the water bottle up and the water just comes out of the bottom. The car is running fine. What...
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  Can I fit non-runflat winter tyres to my Lexus NX? 25 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently taken delivery of a Lexus NX 450+ Sport with runflat tyres. I cannot find their winter equivalent but have been told (not convincingly)...
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  Why is my car pinking under acceleration? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1999 Toyota MR2 seems to be rattling/pinking under acceleration. I’ve checked the timing and its spot on at 10’ BTDC. Can you suggest any other issues...
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  Why does my air con sometimes blow warm air? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Transit Custom's air con is cold, but sometimes goes warm. There's no pattern to it. It's had a new relay and regas. When it's warm the fan isn't...
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  Is it a good idea to have a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Would you advise having a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG?