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  Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"...
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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid or Renault Zoe? 5 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my car in next few months. My daily commute is about 10 miles each way. I play in a local orchestra (7 miles each way) and sometimes...
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  Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500....
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  What's causing water to collect in my wife's Vauxhall Astra door and cause interior humidity? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport 5-door hatchback. It has become progressively more humid inside over the last two years. I have noticed...
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  Astra van hesitant 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Astra van DTI 1.7. It drives spot on, plenty of power, no warning lights etc. but if I put my foot down sometimes it has a quick miss of power...
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  Fuel tank collapsed due to a vacuum pressure 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A vacuum pressure built up in the fuel tank to the point where it collapsed. The vacuum was evident when the fuel tank filler cap was removed at the...
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  Way to go 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car was written off in no fault claim and I was given £2,000 by my insurance company (LV) to which I can add £3,000 - £4,000. That won’t buy a new car...
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  I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini...
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  Would you recommend an Auris hybrid for an elderly driver? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You recently commented on driving your Father's Auris hybrid, and I think I remember your remarking on the smoothness of the autobox. We currently run...
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  Sergeant Pepper 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a new KIA Picanto 1 and a very accomplished little car it is too. Naturally, the engine will need to go through it's ‘break in’...
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  Recommended small car 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2001 Ford KA, which is now for sale online. In the past I have tended to buy second hand cars that are a couple of years...
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  Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000...
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  Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D,...
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  I've just bought a used Renault Clio which has a dephaser fault - is the dealer liable for repairing it? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In August I bought a Renault Clio from a used car dealer. The car is 54 reg and is on 44,000 miles. I paid £4,800 for it. I have covered fewer than 400...
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  Is it possible that the battery in the boot of my Audi A6 is causing my son to suffer headaches? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Audi A6 1.9TDi saloon. My son sits in the back seat behind the driver and has complained of headaches after having been in the car for prolonged...
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  Fan heater 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a VW Tiguan about nine months ago and I regularly drive just under 1,000 miles per month. At times, when the engine is switched off, a fan in...
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  Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for...
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  Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked...
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  Is the 2001-onward Renault Laguna an unreliable car? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme...