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  Are diesel cars a bad idea? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in London and have ordered a new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion, but am now worried that I have made a mistake. Transport for London and Boris Johnson...
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  Peugeot Expert showing engine management light 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Every so often the engine management light comes on my Peugeot Expert (2002) and the engine starts to make a knocking noise. Sometimes it only lasts a...
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  Premium fuel - will it really improve my economy? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I filled up with Super Unleaded and was slightly disappointed to find I only got an extra 20 miles out of my 40-litre tank. I have...
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  Buying a car for £5k - which is best? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've been searching the forums and previous questions regarding cars. I want to spend about £5000 and I do about 30 miles a day (half motorway, half A-roads)....
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  Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year...
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  Can I use V-Power in my 2008 Audi TT? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I just scrapped my 22-year-old Audi 100 for a used approved 2008 Audi TT. The manual says it will run best on 98Ron petrol but that 95Ron can be used....
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  2001 Ford Mondeo - repair or scrap it? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2001 Ford Mondeo diesel, with 115,000 miles on the clock. Recently the car has started stopping or jolting forward. I called the RAC and they said...
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  Why does Shell fuel give better mpg in my Subaru Forester? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For the last three or so years I have dieseled up my Subaru Forester at our local Jet station. Recently, I had to do it at a Waitrose where I filled up...
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  What's the best 4x4 with a V8 engine? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used 4x4 with a V8 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Fuel economy is not an issue, but reliability matters. I have up to £10,000...
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  Can you suggest an economical used car that can cover lots of motorway miles? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a diesel Smart Passion car which is now approaching three years old and I wish to replace it with a second hand car of about six months...
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  What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs,...
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  What are my legal rights on this issue? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a fiat ducato van from a dealer and three days later it went wrong I took it back and he replaced an injector, charged me a further 200 quid...
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  Does the stop-start system on my KIA Rio cause extra wear on the engine? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new KIA Rio 3-spec car. Like many other cars it has an Eco system where the engine shuts off when you stop at traffic lights etc....
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  Turbo problems 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Focus. The car suffered with injector problems and I fitted a new turbo and all the trimmings as advised by my local mechanic, but now,...
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  Which car to replace my Nissan Primera Sport can tow a large caravan? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Primera Sport (1988cc). I tow a Lunar Ultimar 462 MTPLM 1,210kg. I am looking for a small 4x4 to replace the Nissan. I am considering a...
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  Which Scirocco to buy? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDi BlueMotion Tech 3dr DSG at the moment, and someone has pointed out the problems with the DSG automatic (reliability...
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  No spare wheel on a Juke? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had a puncture in my Nissan Juke. The owners handbook states the spare wheel is under the floor in the boot. No spare wheel is there, only a compressor...
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  Replacing a Golf - with a Golf? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After 2 years and 40,000 miles, time has come to replace the Volkswagen (with new). I have no complaints with the current car but like to shop around....
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  Any experience with Renault's CVT gearbox? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come to trade in my trusty Astra 1.8 automatic, I have my eye on a 3 year old Megane Coupe with CVT gearbox which is listed at a Renault main...
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  What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI....