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  DPF issues with BMW 520d 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil....
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  Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
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  Buying a car with good performance without carbon build-up - what's out there? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be a modern issue of cars with direct injection and carbon buildup leading to expensive failures. Can you recommend a car brand and or models...
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  Large 4x4 for high mileage - suggestions? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 35k miles per year (90% motorway), looking for a large 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Discovery, Grand Cherokee, etc.). This would be a car I would keep for...
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  In view of the Volkswagen scandal could I claim for the DPF? 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I had to have the DPF replaced at a cost of around £900. In light of the Volkswagen scandal, is it likely I will be able to claim this back?...
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  Help! New Skoda Superb - diesel or petrol? VW diesel crisis is worrying... 26 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted...
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  Alternatives to Toyota RAV4? 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing my Toyota RAV4? Can you possibly give me an alternative car to buy that has about the same spec as the RAV4. Only thing with the...
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  Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
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  Radio problems with SEAT Leon 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 SEAT Leon and when I go to set off the radio reads phone on the display and the music, whether a CD or radio cuts on and off, fades and comes...
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  Honda CR-V i-CTDi vs i-VTEC 16 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I can't decide whether to buy a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi or CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol. My budget is £9000 and I plan to use it as our main family car driving...
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  British made family car needed. 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My family and I are looking to buy a new car. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and would like something of a similar size. We want a British built car which...
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  Battery life 23 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one...
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  Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
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  What's wrong with my Hyundai Getz? 27 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. Recently since filling up I’ve noticed some differences. Although I rate the fuel to the issue, it didn’t happen...
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  Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
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  Can you recommend a car with high seats and comfort? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We need a high seated car due to back problems. We have looked at Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4, Nissan Qashqai, Volvo XC60 and Kia Sportage but there are so...
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  Should I buy a diesel ever again? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A recent Channel 4 documentary questioned whether government policy towards diesels had been misguided because of the health risk posed by noxious pollutatants...
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  Which classic should I buy for fun and investment? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to buy a Mercedes-Benz W129 for occasional use and as an investment or at least to avoid depreciation, either an SL 500 or 600 from the period...
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  Getting a non-runner Transit back on the road 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel as a non-runner. It has got too much oil in it and looks like it has had oil in the header tank too. I...
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  Which economical diesel for £7500? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel...