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  Which economical car for 15,000 miles per year mixed driving? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the countryside and drive 250 miles a week to the office and back, mostly on B-roads, and also use the car for the usual things, including travelling...
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  EC MPG figures 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi Honest John, I'm one of the growing number of disollusioned people who bought a car in good faith, based upon MPG stats in manufacturers literature....
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  Ripping yarns 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm sure you have lots of readers who renew their AA membership automatically via direct debit each year. When they get their renewal notice they should...
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  Cleaning up 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I took my Mazda 6 (2.0 litre petrol) in for its annual service to the local dealer recently and was advised to include a new petrol additive called TuneUp...
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  Which SUV could I replace my Nissan Murano with which will be cheaper to run? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling...
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  Is there anything I can do to improve my 1986 Peugeot 205 GTI's rough running? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a soon-to-be-classic Peugeot 205 GTI, a 1986 C-reg that I've owned for 18 years. It's done 120,000 miles and is in generally good shape, but has...
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  Is the Citroen C1 diesel model's starter motor known for failures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen C1 diesel which I've owned from new. After 2.5 years the starter motor burned out and was replaced under warranty. Recently it burned...
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  Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was...
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  Which Audi A3 Sportback should I buy - the 1.6 TDi, 1.8t or 1.4 TFSI? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a year-old Audi A3 Sportback and have a choice of three; a 1.6 TDi, a 1.8t, or a 1.4 TFSI. My driving now consists of about 7000 miles...
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  Pensioners off 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are two pensioners who have not bought a car for 15 years and are considering buying a new Audi A6 2.7 diesel or a used Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel to provide...
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  Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will...
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  Front Porshe 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2005 Porsche Cayenne V6 with 45k miles on it. The car is now outside manufacturer's warranty. Since buying the car in 2006, we have always serviced...
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  Economical, with the truth 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you would be interested in the problems I am experiencing with my KIA Cee'd SW 1.6 LS CRDi. When I bought the car I did not expect to achieve...
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  Life sentences 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a pensioner considering buying what will probably be my last car. I'm looking at Picanto, Jazz, i10, Aygo etc., either new or no more than one year...
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  Mike and Burny winter 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A4 Avant 2.0 litre 143 manual TDI in August and having now covered more than 5,000 miles I am disappointed with the fuel...
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  Does our Mercedes-Benz C220 diesel need a new DPF? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi automatic diesel in Spain for the last 10 years. All was fine until a week after its annual MOT last May, when...
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  What's the best car for a learner for £2500? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best secondhand car I can get for a learner? Budget £2500.
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  Small automatic car for a young driver - what should I buy? 1 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best small, 1-litre second hand automatic cars for a young driver, please?
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  Why is my car emitting white and blue smoke? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why is white and blue smoke emitting from my car's exhaust?
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  What's the best car to carry golf clubs? 22 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What would say is the best, used car for £12,000? It needs to carry two sets of golf clubs and trolleys.