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  Why is my Ford Focus using so much fuel? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. However, it uses lots of fuel and I'm getting about 21mpg. Is this normal? And if not, what could be...
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  BMW 5 Series - should I fit non-runflats? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 BMW 520SE and I've been told that I have to have fit runflat winter tyres. My son has a similar car but he has fitted ordinary winter tyres....
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso displaying a fault light 9 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso year 2000 that has been standing a while I now have an EML warning light on. The car runs well, so is there a way of removing...
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  Buying a five seater car - which model is best? 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a five seater car with enough room for two children. The two children are very young (the eldest is just one year's old) and I will be...
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  All weather tyres - are they any good? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in replacing Michelin Energy / Primacy tyres with your recommended Goodyear all year tyres to enhance winter performance. What are the...
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  All weather tyre recommendations - can you help? 30 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly need to replace tyres on my 56 Reg Skoda Roomster 3 Diesel 1.4TDI which has done 70,000 mainly trouble-free miles. Currently running on...
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  Can I use a diesel car for short trips? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the chance to buy a 2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI with 5000 on the clock. The owner has emigrated and the car has not been driven regularly for some time....
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  How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
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  Buying a first car for £1500 - what do you recommend? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter wishes to purchase her first car and has a very limited budget of about £1500. She would like something small and compact, reliable and economical...
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  What's the mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila. Can you tell me the real mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines?
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  A small car for a steep drive? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace...
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  Does the KIA Soul have a DPF? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will check whether the 2011 KIA Soul diesel automatic we are looking at has a DPF. It seems it will be a bonus if it has. We have looked at the Venga...
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  Engine malfunction with Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.2 diesel. After running at motorway speeds for 1.5 hours the glow plug warning light appears, followed by the engine malfunction...
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  Which small cars have interior low running noise? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a lift in a Mercedes-Benz saloon and was impressed at the silence inside the car so that a normal conversation was possible even between...
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  Petrol or diesel? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer...
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  Which used estate car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have two kids and a dog, so need a big estate. Have thought about the Mondeo, Insignia, Passat or Volvo V70. We have between £10-12K to spend and...
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  Do new BMWs have security flaws? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is a new pre-reg by BMW (24/12/12) 320i Luxury xDrive subject to the security flaws which I read allow theft by cloning the remote key? Apparently...
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  Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car...
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  Noise all-wheel drive after tyre change? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just fitted new tyres to the front axle on my 2005 Sornento. Since noticed a whining whirling noise on over run and on hill climbing, not tyre noise....
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  Buying a small economical easy to get in and out of car? What would you recommend? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a small economical easy to get in and out of car. What would you recommend? I currently own a Mercedes A Class, and like that it has a reasonably...