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  Fix and part exchange, or sell outright? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done,...
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  How safe do you need to be? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have the Health and Safety anoraks at Audi gone too far? I start my new car in the garage, drive it outside, select 'Park' and apply the handbrake. Now,...
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  Which car should I choose? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could give me your opinion on what car i should purchase next. My partner and I are really torn between a Ford Focus C-MAX or a Renault...
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  Can a 2012 Honda CR-V be fitted with 16in wheels from 2006 model? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  HJ has frequently maintained that downsizing the wheel for a winter tyre is a good move. My wife's new Honda CR-V SE+ DTEC has 17x6.5in rims with 5x114...
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  car not starting 17 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI which is not starting. Over 2 visits to my garage we have replaced the glow plugs, pre and main engine bay fuel pumps,...
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  How much to run a Renault Clio 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am doing some research about buying a new car. I have seen a Renault Clio 1.4 16V Dynamique 2006 3dr Hatchback which has done 40,000 miles and costs...
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  What estate with good visability? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please recommend any large(ish) estates? I am looking for an auto with good rearward visibility. We drive 10k to 15k miles per annum. I am struggling...
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  Thanks to Mercedes-Benz Central Manchester for repairing a control unit on my E320. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My independent Mercedes-Benz servicing garage tells me that the Sensotronic Brake Control unit on my 2004 E320CDI (90,000 miles) needs replacement at a...
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  How can I improve my Mazda MX-5's handing in snow? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My MkII Mazda MX-5 1.8i Icon becomes unsteerable in wet snow (by me, anyway). To make matters worse, the ABS robs me of the brakes completely in slush....
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  What should we look for when buying a used 1997 Toyota Previa? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a 1997 Toyota Previa for my daughter to enable her to take out her five children at the same time. The vehicle has 147,000...
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  Winter tyres on automatics 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know from your column in the DT that you are an advocate of winter tyres. My wife and I have now rationalised our transport arrangements from a Landrover...
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  Replacement flywheel 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a new Tiguan in October 2010, current mileage 10,104 and I have just had a flywheel replacement under warranty. I hope this will not ber a regular...
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  Missing MOT advisory 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, just collected approved used 2004 Jazz from the main dealer. They 'forgot' to include the MOT advisory, or to return my call when I queried it,...
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  Exhausted 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Had the mid section and rear box of the exhaust replaced at the beginning of March 2011. One fault is that the exhaust whines on acceleration - I assume...
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  Can you recommend a set of tyres for my 2009 Mondeo that will offer good grip on wet grass? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Mondeo Titanium 2-litre TDCI automatic estate. It's used for towing a caravan and we're due to set off on our annual six-week European tour...
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  Electronic handbrake problem 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting a grinding/squealing noise coming from the electronic handbrake unit location on my Scenic 2004. The noise only occurs when I am stopping...
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  Should we have our cars serviced annually despite low mileage? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was told some time ago that the rule of thumb for servicing a car was mileage or annually, whichever came first. As I am a low mileage driver (38,000...
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  Low pro-vile 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4-year-old BMW 320 diesel Touring automatic, which is fine in all respects and has behaved immaculately since purchased new. It is fitted with...
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  Would you still recommend the Nissan X-Trail as an excellent 4x4 vehicle? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When they first came out, you seemed impressed with the Nissan X-Trail. Now some time has passed, do you still hold them in the same high regard? I have...
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  Reasonably priced star 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am following a Dec 2005, Merc 320CDI estate, auto on eBay. This has a full MB dealer history fully documented, two professional owners and despite the...