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  Looking to replace my Zafira - suggestions? 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace a tired Zafira, with a budget of £5K max. Needs to be automatic and have a high driving position. Would prefer seven-seater but...
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  Which engine for a Ford S-MAX? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm homing in on MPV for family (two adults and three growing kids) and have discounted Grand C-Max and Mazda5 in favour of S-Max on basis of needing the...
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  Small, cheap & economical mile muncher needed 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get rid of my MG ZT-T CDTi and get something much smaller and more economical as I am commuting 500 miles per week between Warminster and Weymouth...
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  Does the Nissan Qashqai use a Renault engine? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Nissan Primera P12 but am considering a change. The Nissan Qashqai looks interesting. Perhaps you could tell me if the 1.6 dCI engine...
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  Which pick up for the farm? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I require a replacement workhorse. While Land Rovers have served me well something a little more frugal on service and running costs is preferable. You...
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  Is the Subaru Legacy too good to be true? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the hunt for an economical diesel estate with good performance. Is there anything that comes close to the performance/mpg/tax band/insurance group...
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  Which company car? 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to have a car through work so to some extent the purchase cost is not a consideration. More important is economy and tax. However I drive...
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  Replacing a well loved Xsara Picasso 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m 66 and 6’10” tall and have run a Xsara Picasso Exclusive 2.0 HDi from 2004, which I love. Everything about it is right for me; however, it is approaching...
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  Regenerating my DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember you saying that if there is a period of low speed, short journeys the engine should be run at 2000revs+ for a period of 15 minutes each...
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  Recommend an automatic MPV to replace our Mazda Premacy? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I, both in our 70's, are looking to replace our ten-year old Mazda Premacy 2.0-litre petrol automatic with a similar MPV. Its successor, the...
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  Buying an economical family car 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K...
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  Buying a Subaru Outback 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have...
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  Keeping a diesel car at its best 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a diesel car two-years ago because I like the high torque/low rev style of driving and the fuel economy (54 mpg average). I now realise that this...
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  Alping hand 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son (who lives in Switzerland) recently purchased a Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel, having read all the glowing reports about it. Twice now he has had a potentially...
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  Jaguar or Lexus? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently retired and want to buy a used car that has a very comfortable ride. I have considered a Jaguar XF or Lexus IS250 but would welcome your opinion...
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  Hybrid v Diesel 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have two cars, Audi A4 and Corolla Verso, both 2004 and both Automatics. We are considering consolidating to one car between us. We would...
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  Should I trade in my Volvo S60 for a BMW 320 SE Touring? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 52-plate Volvo S60 2.0L petrol with 110,000 miles on the clock and with its MOT due. It's been a good runner and I picked it up five...
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  Hond life 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Honda CRV ES 2.2iCDTI that is coming up to 3 years old and we usually think of changing at this point. However we both enjoy the car and...
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  Do the KIA Soul and Cee'd diesel models have DPFs? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last Sunday you suggested that someone doing low mileage and short trips should not buy a car with a particulate filter. I do about 8000 miles a year-...
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  Diesing out the dirt 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a FIAT 500 diesel (which she loves) and we took it in for a first service at £149. I didn’t check the oil after the service to ensure it had...