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  Should I sell my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E270 to avoid problems in the future? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Elegance Estate on 1 September 2004. It has only done 55,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been serviced...
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  Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best...
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  Dale Winters 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As I've recently moved to the Yorkshire Dales I'm interested in purchasing some winter tyres for my Mazda 6 2.0 TS. It's currently shod with 205/55 R16...
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  Does my Volkswagen Passat DSG have a dual mass flywheel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Passat diesel with DSG gearbox. I believe that you have suggested that there is less likelihood of damage to a DMF with an automatic...
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  My 2007 Volkswagen Golf diesel is at 50,000 miles - should I sell it before it gets expensive? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 Volkswagen Golf 170 diesel with 50,000 miles on the clock, owned from new. The ESP warning lamp has just come on, it is nearly due for a cambelt...
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  As a professional truck driver, can I offer some guidance on how to control an automatic to avoid hesitancy and slow changing? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive trucks for a living and read most weeks about people passing comments regarding the hesitancy and slow changing of automated manual transmissions....
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  Why doesn't the UK install traffic light countdowns as used in Egypt? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I returned from holiday in Egypt (before the troubles) and experienced the crazy traffic in Cairo. The way they drive there would give anti driver groups...
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  Can I use winter tyres on my Audi RS4 in the French Alps? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving to the French Alps this winter and am visiting several ski resorts. I have a 2007 Audi RS4 and am concerned about icy/snowy roads. It is my...
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  Is a five-year-old catalytic converter really halfway through its life? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On saturday I had my catalytic converter cut off while my car was parked in a restaurant car park. I have fully comp insurance with a £250 excess. I reported...
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  What should I have checked on my LPG-converted Subaru Impreza as it reaches 110,000 miles? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Subaru Impreza saloon 2-litre automatic. I bought it from a main dealer in 2007 and had it converted to run on LPG. I get it regularly serviced...
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  Should I spend £1000 on repairs to my 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf or replace it? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 10-year-old Volkswagen Golf which has done over 176,000 miles and whose MOT is coming up in August. At the time of its last MOT my local mechanic...
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  What do you think of the Nissan Tiida? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm not sure whether to trade in my 2002 52-reg 1.5 S model Nissan Almera or spend more on new tyres and brake pads. I visited a showroom and saw a basic...
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  Cupra runneth over 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I kept looking for a SEAT Leon 20VT, with little success, but then a Cupra R came up only a few miles from home. Although 02, it was lowish mileage and...
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  Roving sigh 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read your page in The Telegraph every Saturday and know that you do not favour very low mileage second-hand cars. There is the opportunity to purchase...
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  Unusual circumstance 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am going away for 5 weeks from mid-February, and will leave my car on a friend's land, but in the open and uncovered, during that time. I plan to leave...
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  Has Volkswagen fixed the DSG box? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Has Volkswagen/Skoda improved their DSG box to prevent reliability problems? I am about to order a new Yeti 1.2 with the DSG box.
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  How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill....
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  Can you recommend a new wheel and tyre combination for my Lexus GS300SE to improve the ride? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels...
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  Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full...
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  What should I do to defend myself against a fraudulent personal injury claim? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of months back I was involved in a driving incident where I started moving with traffic after the lights turned green at a junction. For no reason,...