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  Need to replace my Citroen BX - what do you recommend? 23 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 27-year-old Citroen BX diesel but it is now very frail and parts are a problem. What alternative, reliable old diesels would you recommend for...
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  Dealer wants £500 to fix broken heater in Skoda Fabia 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The heater in my Skoda Fabia won't work until about 20 miles into a trip. My local dealer has quoted £500 to replace it. Any suggestions?
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  Nissan Micra emitting white steam from exhaust 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have whitish steam coming from the exhaust of my Nissan Micra (1996) when I accelerate. There is no cream in the oil or coolant loss. Any ideas about...
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  Should I use supermarket petrol? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I use cheap supermarket petrol or better quality branded fuel?
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  buying a new SUV - what's best? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new SUV. Can you tell me which is the best for running costs and reliability?
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  Buying a second car for commuting 16 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a second car for commuting 25,000 miles per year. I have £3000 to spend and want to keep running costs as low as possible. I am also tall,...
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  Recommend a reliable car for £6000? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My auntie is looking to spend around £6000 on a car. Reliability and low running cost are important. What would you suggest?
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  Intermittent warning light on a 2007 Astra 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There is a warning light intermittently coming on in my 2007 Astra. Vauxhall garage says it's an inlet manifold problem and would cost £500 to fix. The...
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  Sell or store while in Afghanistan? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a 2010 Mondeo 2.0 Titanium (60,000 miles) and a 2009 Fiesta 1.6 Zetec (20,000 miles), both diesel. I am deploying to Afghanistan in July...
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  How much consumer protection do you have when buying at auction? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What "consumer protection" is available when buying a car at an auction?
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  Accelerator problems with a Hyundai Getz 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Intermittantly the accelerator ceases to function on my Hyundai Getz and the car just chugs along, then all of a sudden acceleration kicks in. Had the...
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  Sudden loss of drive 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Help! My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre Duratec suddenly lost drive. I can select every gear without using the clutch, with the engine running! Could this...
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  Alternative to Honda CRV? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less...
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  Warning P0340 on my Agila 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Agila petrol 1.2 with approx 35000 miles on clock. How can I tell whether timing chain needs replacing or whether it is a tensioner fault or...
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  What small car for long economical runs? 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size.
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  Erratic Yaris speedo 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The speedo has started to be erratic going from 0 to 30mph approx. The ABS light goes out when starting the engine and the car runs well enough except...
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  Chipping an Octavia 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a cheap and nasty way to chip my Skoada Octavia, as I am lacking in power to tow my caravan over the hills in France and Europe. Not bothered...
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  Effect of Stop-Start Technology on turbos 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You often tell people to let the engine run for a short time after stopping in order to let the turbo cool down. What is the efect of the automatic stop-start...
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  What car for long distance use? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Joining new company with company car opt out scheme. Will be doing around 30k miles per year business use and I am looking for small family hatch type...
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  MINI Cooper S cooling fan comes on all the time 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Drive a few gentle miles in any weather or terrain and the radiator cooling fan is running flat out on my MINI Cooper S. Doesn't stop. The dealership...