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  Lurching Leon 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Seat Leon TDI SE 130hp (remapped). Under medium acceleration the car lurches or chokes and there is a kind of sucking noise from the engine....
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  Buying a 4x4 used car - what would you recommend? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small budget of 3,500 - 5,000 and would like to buy a small 4x4. I have been looking around at these models: Toyota RAV4 (2003-5), Honda...
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  Which SUV for light off-road use in South Africa? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South...
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  Downsizing from Avensis to Jazz 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We wonder if we should downsize from our 54 reg Avensis diesel to a 1.4 Jazz to carry our golf clubs & electric trollies. Does our Avensis have the...
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  What is the lifespan of a catalytic converter? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What would you say is a fairly typical lifespan of a catalytic converter? Is using cheaper quality fuel likely to reduce the life of a cat? And are there...
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  What fun to drive car for £2500 17 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Fiat Punto GT which I have had since new and absolutely love. I like a car to have the power to get me out of trouble and to enjoy driving....
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  Which small car offers ease of access and good fuel economy? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am now approaching the end of my driving days, but have decided to buy my last new car. My requirements include ease of access, good economy, low VED...
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  Is it correct to stay in third gear in a 30mph limit? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently paid to attend a speed awareness course (after getting caught by a speed camera) and the main 'instruction' from the lecturer was to always...
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  Did you know that the user's handbook for the Skoda Fabia advises drivers to allow the turbo to cool down? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Skoda Fabia, which uses the same turbo-diesel engines as the Octavia. You may be interested to know that your advice is strengthened...
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  Time to replace the DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have Focus Estate 1.6tdi(110) which is due for its 6-year service and my local Ford dealer tells me the DPF is due for replacement at a cost of several...
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  Golf stalls when coming to a stop 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Golf (100,000 miles) goes through stages of just cutting out as I stop (at lights, roundabouts, parking, etc). It happily restarts. This happens about...
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  What family car? 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have approx £11k to spend on family car, ideally an estate or MPV, something safe for the kids with good MPG and a capable load lugger too. I like...
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  Golden for oldies 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle...
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  Problems with a BMW 320d 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading through the good and bad reviews regarding the BMW Coupe 320 Diesel year 2007-2009. I noticed that it has been advised that there...
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  Which fuel? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be picking up a brand new Skoda Fabia vRS. Is there any risk filling it up with Shell V-Power right from its near-empty state upon collection?...
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  Negotiating a discount 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What deals should I reasonably expect to get from a main dealer when buying a brand new car ? For example, % reduction off the asking price, accessories...
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  Diescision time 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are close to buying a Honda CR-V auto but can’t decide between petrol or diesel. We only do approx 12,000 miles per year so not sure it’s worth getting...
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  Why is my Skoda Fabia Greenline II returning worse mpg than the Fabia Greenline I I had previously? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia Greenline II estate, having run a Greenline I estate for nearly three years and easily achieved the stated combined...
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  The Someday Smut 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what a particulate filter does and why and how often they need replacing?
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  Excesive brake wear 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised...