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  Need a new family estate/4x4 - what should I buy? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having trouble choosing a new car; I need room for a child with enough boot space for lots of luggage. I would like something rugged and sporty, as...
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  Should we change the timing belt on our seven-year-old Vauxhall Vectra? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel and has done less than 26,000 miles. Should we have the timing belt changed at the next service? Also,...
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  What do you recommend as a Suzuki Swift replacement? 22 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Suzuki Swift for 5 years now and it's been a brilliant little car. Cheap to run and, most importantly, reliable after a rather sad and expensive...
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  Is a loss of power in my Audi A3 a symptom of the emissions fix? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since my Audi A3 had it's emissions fix it has had problems with the engine management system light flashing intermittently and the engine losing power....
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  Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He...
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  Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that...
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  The answer is perfectly unclear - engine management light 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mercedes Benz C220CDI in December 2010 from Mercedes-Benz Bridgend in Wales. So far I've done about 4,600 miles but I have an irritating fault....
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  DVLA hasn't responded to my licence application - can I still drive? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the latest news on renewal of driving licences for over 70s?
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  Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal? 2 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car maker advises fully synthetic 5W/30 engine oil. Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal?
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  Is the Renault Zoe battery lease scheme ending? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was at a launch event for the new Renault Zoe the other evening and the sales team were unsure that the battery lease scheme was going to be available...
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  I took out an unregulated agreement to hire a car but I want to reject it - where do I stand? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I took out an unregulated agreement to hire a car last September on a business contract via my own limited company. Subsequently the car has developed...
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  Should I buy a petrol Volkswagen Golf VII Estate 1.4 TSI? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen...
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  Buying an executive car 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very tempted by some deals on the BMW 520d and Mercedes E220. Would I have any diesel problems on a two year lease? Or should I get a Lexus...
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  Replacing a Citroen DS4 3 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about replacing my Citroen DS4 with something more conventional like a C4, Hyundai i30 or Peugeot 308. I drive about 12,000 a year with 15...
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  Should I replace my KIA Magentis with a KIA Carens? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Currently I am driving a KIA Magentis SE in which I drive an average of 8,000 miles pa. It is beginning to cost a lot at MoT time. Having had a shoulder...
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  What's the most reliable estate car to buy for under £3k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I need an estate car with a large boot space. It must be reliable, have good fuel economy and low tax. It must cost less than £3000. I am currently a...
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  My car has been in for repairs for 16 weeks - should I keep it? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Volkswagen Passat Estate from a big car supermarket last year for £18,000. It was 10 months old, had done 5000 miles and was in immaculate condition....
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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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  Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first...
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  Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)...