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  What car to convert to LPG? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles per year, mostly motorway and am looking for an estate car that is suitable for conversion to LPG (most of the service stations along...
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  Changing from an old S60 to a CR-V? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  looking at p/t ex my 9 yr Volvo S60 run for the past 8 years for a one to two year old 4x4. I am drawn to the Honda CR-V but why do you recommend the...
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  Real MPG figures 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Generally speaking a motorist pressed for cash would be driving an older car. So why don't you publish mpg figures for older vehicles? I would like...
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  Should I buy a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCI 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The fuel economy, low cost tax and relative cheapness of the ford fusion 1.4 diesel has my interest. I could afford an early one at nearly ten years old...
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  SEAT Leon Ecomotive fuel economy 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Leon Ecomotive for a few month and i'm averaging 42mpg. SEAT can't see the problem and as far as they are concerned it's working perfectly...
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  Second hand car for £8k 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are downsizing from a Volkswagen Transporter to something more practical. We have a budget of about £8,000, and would like a large, fuel...
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  Buying an old diesel 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap...
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  How can I calculate the true mpg in my Mazda 6? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 1.8-litre petrol Mazda 6. The ‘info’ button reveals I am achieving between 42 and 43 miles per gallon. How accurate are these in-car...
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  Does my Nissan X-Trail have a DPF and dual mass flywheel, and is it likely to give problems? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2005 2.2 DCI Nissan X-Trail, 50,000 miles. Does it have the potentially ruinous components of a diesel particulate filter and a dual mass flywheel?...
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  Poor economy on a Santa Fe 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Santa Fe auto diesel 2011. Despite almost constant use of the ECO button the fuel consumption continues to rise. Originally it achieved 39mpg...
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  Buying my first UK car 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car in the UK (Northern Ireland), I would prefer to buy second hand and can spend around £5000. I work as a vet so will be...
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  What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no...
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  Replacement for C3 with space in the back 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my Citreon C3, but currently squeeze 5 bales of hay into it every weekend for my horses. I have always wanted a pick-up...
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  What Tyres do you recommend for a Volvo V70? 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 (last of the old shape) Volvo V70 sport with 17” wheels. Although a ‘sport’ model, I’m a steady driver that doesn’t need to corner hard...
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  Should I use V-Power diesel in my Volvo V70 to avoid DPF problems? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if I am less likely to have particulate filter problems this winter if I always use Shell V-Power diesel in my new Volvo V70 2 litre D3?
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  Can I suggest your readers buy their winter tyres and steel wheels from the Continent? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Before any of your readers blow £700 plus on a set of winter tyres, please note that I have just bought a set for my wife's MINI Cooper in Luxembourg fitted...
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  Golf losing power 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 6 year old Golf started to lose power going uphill on a long drive today, that is to say I was pressing the pedal but no acceleration was forthcoming. Thereafter,...
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  The Third Man 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed advice in a recent article on ‘green’ driving to keep in as high a gear as possible (or comfortable). On my recent IAM course I was told not...
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  Buying a new family car 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We live up a very steep country lane and have been snowed in despite autosocks the last few winters because of the ice and compacted snow. For our next...
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  Doctor rates 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to...