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  What's the most comfortable car on the market? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a diesel estate that gives us a comfortable journey as well as good fuel economy and reliability. What do you recommend?
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  Volkswagen Touareg - engine clatter 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is starting to make a clatter on start-up, which lasts for 30 seconds. My local dealer has said that nothing shows on diagnostics...
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  Can a get 5 Series with fabric seats? 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I really do not like leather seats - the new BMW 5 series has fabric in the 520d Sports model - but these are sports seats. I do love the new 520d SE...
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  Does my Volkswagen have a DPF? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently moved from France to Guernsey and from reading your Daily Telegraph column am concerned about potential DPF problems due to low usage....
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  My Vectra is smoking 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 CDTI with 215,000 miles. It has just had a new inlet manifold, cylinder head off to drill out two glow plugs, all put back...
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  What Mondeo tyres? 4 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Suffered a NSR blowout on my Mondeo this weekend so need a new tyre. What would you recommend based on driving approx 15k miles a year, mostly with a fair...
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  I need an efficient van 31 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a long way on the motorway hauling quite heavy loads of metal, so I need a capable van, but I want to save a bit of cash on diesel. Is there anything...
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  Can I legally drive with no shoes on? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For many years now I have frequently driven without footwear, having experienced the welt of some shoes catching the pedals when bringing the foot back....
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  Tow car with plenty of boot space - advice please 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need a large car to transport five dogs, and tow our 1500kg caravan. We currently have a 2006 Citroen C8 with a cage system in the rear. Like the...
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  Super unleaded: Which brands are free from ethanol? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please advise what brands of super unleaded fuel are still free from ethanol as I now understand Shell VPower contains an unspecified amount of...
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  What fuel economy will I get from a Mondeo 2.3? 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to look at a Mondeo 2.3 Auto Ghia 2009 26thousand miles on the clock. (Petrol). Thinking of towing a caravan and need for room. Is this a good...
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  Small car for motorway commuting 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 24yr old female looking for a small used car, which I will drive 80 miles a day down the A14/A1 so it needs to be fuel efficient. My budget is £2,500...
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  Use of Morrisons diesel in a Ford 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  "Morrisons are reducing fuel prices" according to many subscribers on a Ford Forum ther has been much discussion on NOT using diesel form Morrisons due...
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  Choosing petrol or diesel for fuel economy 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Renault Scenic Expression DCi 86 and i'm looking to replace with 2011 Scenic with similar performance. My annual mileage is now reduced from...
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  Happy returns 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  May I celebrate my Polo 1.9D's tenth birthday by reporting 57,773 miles on 892 gallons, or 64.7 mpg, mainly on short journeys, travelling as fast as is...
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  In diesel exposure 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Mercedes ML 320CDI still under warranty. If I leave it for over a day, when I come to start, it misfires very badly. When it does start,...
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  Tyres for wet grip? 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a second generation MINI Cooper with 16" wheels on 195/55 runflat tyres. What tyres would you recommend for good grip in wet, cold and...
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  Audi TT purchase 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a 2009 or 2010 Audi TT 2.0 coupe but do i go for the petrol or diesel version, I do approx 15k miles per year and do i go for...
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  Estate required 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have cira £10,000 to spend on a smallish estate (replacing an 156 Sportswagon). I fancy an Audi (A4 or A6), Merc (E-Class), Skoda or maybe an Alfa (159...
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  Why is my Peugeot 205's engine jumping under load? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9. When I'm changing up to second gear at around 2000 revs, the engine jumps like it wants to leave the body. It's had a new...