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  Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive...
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  Need a used car for towing - should I buy a Mercedes? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car capable of towing a fully laden trailer on camping trips, but want something relatively economical to fuel, tax and insure. I would also like...
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  Wheel size 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking to replace my 2005 Audi Allroad with either another A6 Allroad or a 3.0 litre Quattro estate. Of the three to four year old models...
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  How do I recommission an old Focus? 23 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 86 year old father in-law wants me to have his car because he cannot drive due to eyesight issues. The Ford Focus (2002) 1.6 petrol has been owned from...
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  Main dealer or independent for major Audi service? 14 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 2.0 TDi due for major service. 37,000 miles and five years old. Dealer service history. What is the effect on my resale value if...
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  Should I renew my Volkswagen warranty for my 2009 Golf Estate? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just received a letter from Volkswagen inviting me to extend the warranty on my 2009/59 Golf Estate 1.9 TDI, now at 46,000 miles. I note under the...
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  Is my Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI likely to suffer from DSG problems? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I have just been on Twitter and a couple of forums and found out that problems are appearing in France and Denmark,...
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  Is it more expensive to insure an automatic than a manual car? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having dropped a small coin into the cigarette lighter of my BMW 520d the local (non franchised) BMW dealer was unable to locate the offending fuse. The...
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  Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering...
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  MoT tester didn't identify a problem with my exhaust? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an MOT and a service at a garage. The garage identified a problem with the brakes and pads and new ones were fitted. I asked if there were...
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  Is the C-Class automatic OK? 11 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would really like your honest opinion on the following vehicle as I am thinking of buying it this week. The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI...
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  Overreving old Focus 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a W reg 1.8 Ghia which has suddenly started overrevving - to 4,500 rpm. It is intermittent but getting worse and therefore no engine braking...
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  Honda Legend Insurance 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Following my recent experience with my insurance renewal, I thought I would share my findings. Having compared some 23 insurers and telephoned six independently,...
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  Astral calendar 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a petrol-engined Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16V Club purchased new on 30-6-2001. This has been serviced by an independent garage every 6...
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  Problems with Nissan Micra 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  please can you help, I bought a nissan micra three years ago (it was a year old) and it is now 4 years old. It has always been serviced at a nissan garage...
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  Shoddy garage work - am I entitled to compensation? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A wheel bolt has been cross-threaded into the rear hub of my 2001 VW Polo SDI. My local garage has advised that, as a result of this, the rear hub will...
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  Does the Highway Code include advice for driving on motorways in thick fog? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a result of seeing the horrendous pictures of the crash on the M5 at Taunton, I have read through the section of The Highway Code relating to motorways....
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  What is the ABS fault on my 2007 Skoda Octavia? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Skoda Octavia diesel, which has covered under 40,000 miles, recently developed a fault involving the steering, speedometer and ABS. The car was...
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  Mitsubishi Colt auto won't engage reverse gear 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The auto reverse gear usually engages first time but occasionally when I stop, leave the engine running putting it into neutral and then into reverse again...
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  What preparation to do before a sale? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Three questions. My lovely BMW 330i SE Touring first reg 05/02/2001. Mileage 116,000 is now turning into money pit. Various sensors replaced etc. Steering...