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  Are Hifly tyres ok to use on my BMW 3 Series? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I do no more than 10,000 miles a year of fairly conventional driving and have just had two new Hifly tyres fitted on the front wheels of my 2004 BMW 318i...
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  How can I un-clog my Vauxhall Zafira's diesel particulate filter? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira comes up with the warning light for the particulate filter, and a couple of times has almost ground to a halt. Will hard driving help...
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  Would you recommend a Peugeot 106 for my son, who would like to drive to France in it? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just passed his test and wants a good secondhand vehicle for £1000-£1250. He is an adventurous lad and will probably drive it to the south of...
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  Conversion factor 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For the past 40 years we have needed our cars to be suitable to carry elderly family members. We are now searching for a car that is fun to drive, preferably...
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  Buying an ex-rental car 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been talking to Silverdale Cars in Oxfordshire about a 2.0 Diesel Mondeo Zetec. They have been completely open with me and told me the car I'm interested...
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  Gear today… 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying the Peugeot 5008 with an automatic transmission. I'm nervous about the much reduced horsepower compared to the manual gearbox. 110...
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  All white on the night 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife found last year’s snow particularly challenging for her much-loved Honda Jazz CVT. She would appreciate your advice regarding a small automatic...
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  Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous....
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  Gripping yearn 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I come from Cyprus and I have found your site to be extremely helpful and a serious source of information re cars. I am interested in a Peugeot 3008 and...
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  March mellow 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am now a widower in my mid seventies and still wish to do a certain amount of convenient motoring, short and long distances. It seems to me that the...
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  Points taken 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think I have now seen it all – a recruitment ad in the Slough Observer for Traffic Officers who "have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years...
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  Sordid pathed 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What do you recommend for getting engine oil off a block-paved drive way? Swarfega, or something like that?
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  Drive-in move me 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After my stroke two years ago, my husband purchased a Renault Kangoo 1.6 petrol, automatic, Lewis Reed conversion with ramp to transport me in my electric...
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  Motor boater 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Left Hand Drive, (UK plates) FIAT Barchetta and am planning on driving it down to the coast of Spain and leaving it down there...
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  Left on the shelf 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In one of your columns you gave advice to someone who wished to buy a used LH drive car here for use on the Continent. I have friend who needs to do this,...
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  Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi - cam chain or cam belt? 23 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel estate. Can you tell me if it uses a cam chain or cam belt?
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  Can I drive with a broken turbo? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo isn't functioning. Can the car be driven (200 miles home)?
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  How old are you, John? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You drive very good. I just want to know how old are you ?
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  What are the alternatives to the Golf diesel? 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What should I replace my 2010 Volkswagen Gold 1.6 diesel with? I drive 15,000 miles a year and want a good looking automatic that is quick and fun. I have...
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  ABS warning light has come on - what does it mean? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The ABS warning light has come on my 1995 Jaguar XJ6. Can you tell me what’s wrong? Is the care safe to drive, or should I take it to a garage?