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  Are daytime running lights a good idea or not? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this...
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  Are both the Audi A4 TFSI 35 and TFSI 40 virtually the same? 17 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are Audi A4 TFSI 35 and A4 TFSI 40 running cost the same (mpg, tax, emissions, insurance ) ? Apart from HP 150 and 200, all data i see varies. Some suggest...
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  What's the best family car for £12,000? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must...
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  Best replacement for Suzuki Wagon R+? 22 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has had Wagon Rs for the past 18 years, and we are looking to replace the current one, Our budget is up to £7000 and we are looking for a five...
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  Honda Civic - should I trade it in for something newer or run it into the ground? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2015 Honda Civic. It is in a high spec with just 27,000 miles on the clock. It is the best car I have ever owned. With the current inflated prices...
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  Will short journeys in a diesel car cause issues? 3 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mercedes SLK diesel roadster. Will making multiple short journeys of 5-10 miles cause a problem with the exhaust system? If so, would some...
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  I need to commute long distances — should I get a hybrid or diesel car? 27 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to start a new job where I will need to drive up to 800 miles per week until I move house to be closer (expect this to be at least 3-6 months...
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  Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only...
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  What practical and cheap to run car do you suggest to replace my ageing RAV4? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely....
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  I'm looking at two used cars, one LPG and one diesel - which is the better choice? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a secondhand, seven-seater car that runs on LPG. I wanted an LPG car because I'm looking for a way to save money on fuel costs. However,...
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  Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year....
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  Is there a diesel PHEV on the market? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split....
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  What's the best used estate for £4000? 7 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My commute is a 100-mile round trip per day (four days a week) and I am looking for a utopian estate car or similar that is reliable, economical, costs...
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  Can you suggest a small, economical car to replace our old diesel? 5 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We feel that we need to sell our beloved Land Rover Freelander 2 because it's a diesel. We've started to look for a car which won't cost a fortune to own...
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  I want a small campervan to travel in my retirement, which models do you recommend? 16 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a campervan to go travelling during my retirement. There is only me to consider, so a small van seems to be appropriate. The choice...
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  I'm driving through Croatia next April - will it affect my insurance if I don't use winter tyres? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I plan to drive through Europe to Montenegro in mid April next year. I have winter tyres for my car and intended to remove them before my trip. I am not...
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  The bonnet of my Rover 75 is stuck, what should I do? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The bonnet of my Rover 75 is stuck, what should I do?
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  Having constant electronic issues with a new car - can I reject it? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems....
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  What should I do about the intermittent EGR light on my Volkswagen Golf DSG? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Volkswagen Golf DSG has had an intermittent EGR light popping on and off for a few weeks. I got it checked at the last service and Volkswagen...
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  Peugeot 206 fault codes - what do they mean? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'v owned a Peugeot 206 2.0-litre diesel (2004 model) for a couple of years. The engine management light came on within an hour of me buying the car but...