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  Buying a nearly new Passat - what should I look out for? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a late 2015 Volkswagen Passat diesel - 1.6 TDI - from a dealer. Is there anything in particular I should know about or look out for...
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  Need a car with a high seating position 1 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £15,000 to buy a car. It must have a high seating position (I am just over five feet tall, be reliable and feature an automatic gearbox. What do...
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  Importing a car 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be returning to the UK from Switzerland and would like to return with my pride and joy. Are the costs of importing very high and is it complicated?...
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  Buying a new Audi Q5 - which colour is best? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of ordering a new Audi Q5, but I can't choose a colour. Should I stick to Daytona Grey or go for New Floret Silver?
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  Black smoke from a 307 diesel? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well...
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  Cabrio roof failure 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My local Renault dealer failed to diagnose why my cabrio roof mechanism has failed and wants hundreds to pull it apart and do a physical check! Is there...
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  Ford Cougar or MG ZT190? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying either a Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 or an MG ZT190. Which do you rate? I have a newborn baby to think of, too.
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  Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?
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  Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
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  Would an independent garage repairing a Teves Mk 60 ABS Pump count as a modification? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, do you think if this replacement or modification is fitted, would any insurance company consider this a modification and increase the insurance costs?...
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  What's the best entry-level sat nav? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best entry-level sat nav?
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  Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry....
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  Is it worth me upgrading my Mercedes-Benz S-Class? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in a quandary: I own a very nice 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500. It's well maintained, has only done 70,000 miles and I got it cheap (previous owner was...
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  Why don't you set up a database of real fuel economy figures supplied by your readers? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read Andrew English bemoaning the fuel consumption of the Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel automatic compared to the quoted figures. He struggled...
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  Should I use a diesel or petrol car as a driving school vehicle? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and I do about 700 to 800 miles per week. My question is, would a diesel car be better for me? At first glance at my weekly mileage...
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  Why won't Mercedes-Benz repair the rusted doors on my 2002 S-Class? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class that has suffered premature rusting of some body panels. In March 2009 Mercedes-Benz UK agreed to repair the rust on...
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  4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives...
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  Government wealth warning 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to sell a 2,200 mile 2008/08 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5,900 cc S V12 2+2, and what sort of price should I be looking for? The spec reads:...
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  What 1950s luxury classic do you recommend? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’d like to buy a Rolls Royce or Bentley car of the late 1940s/early 1950s. What model/s would be a good choice for someone now well-past DIY, please?....
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  Will the ULEZ standard be tougher than Euro 4 in the future? 15 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’m about to by a Suzuki JIMNY SZ4 auto 2011 model It’s euro 4 compliant I live in Watford going into both ULEZ ‘s How long will Euro 4 be compliant...