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  Can you suggest a small reliable hatchback for older drivers? 7 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our early eighties and want to buy a reliable 2-3 year old small 5 door hatchback. All we require is power steering, a chain cam, a heater, a...
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  Should I buy a Honda HR-V if I do low mileage? 4 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying a Honda HR-V. I only do about 6/7000 miles per year. Which model would be the best for my needs? I currently drive a diesel car but...
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  How do I start my car with the immobiliser stuck on? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Renault Megane immobiliser is stuck on, I have no code and just the one key so I can't start my car. Please help.
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  Why does my coolant level keep rising above the maximum line? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Ford Fiesta Ecoboost turbo 140PS. After a 400 mile journey the coolant level had risen to above maximum. I removed some coolant so that it...
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  Does my Honda Jazz need a new battery? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We own a Honda Jazz. It fits our needs perfectly as iur mileage is very low, with lots of short runs. The car has not been driven for about six weeks due...
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  Did Ford ever solve the Ka's hill start issues? 8 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Did Ford ever come up with a fix that you are aware of for the hill start issues on the Ford Ka with the Fiat engine?
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  Need a cheap and economical petrol car for long commute 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be embarking on a 170 mile twice weekly A-road commute. I will also be doing lots of motorway driving the rest of the time, so will probably...
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  Buying a small auto - B-MAX or Jazz? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Suzuki Swift with a manual gearbox on a 2007 plate. We are considering changing it for a 1.6 petrol Ford B-MAX (2013 model) with a PowerShift...
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  Are small petrol turbo engines reliable? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I often read your technical questions section and see lots of issues with turbos on diesel engines. Do the same issues arise on cars fitted with petrol...
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  Why does my Ford Fiesta keep cutting out? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta has started to cut out while driving. The problem is quite sudden, with the vehicle stopping and all of the lights going out on the dashboard....
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  Can you recommend a rugged used 4x4? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a rugged and practical 4x4 as a local run around. Not keen on Land Rover. Something ex-military would be good. Any ideas?
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  Best summer tyre for Volvo XC90? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The factory spec summer tyres for my Volvo XC90 are no longer in production (Continental Cross Contact 235/60/18 103V) and I will shortly need to replace...
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  Which diesel is best - SEAT Leon or Peugeot 308? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm debating between buying a SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI or Peugeot 308.1.6 HDi. There is very little price difference between them (about £500) and I enjoy driving...
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  Is a C-Class Estate a good buy as a comfortable car? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  After having BMW 3 Series diesel estates for years, advancing years have increased my desire for a comfortable car on today's abysmal roads and less concern...
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  Noisy Audi A3 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A3 makes a lot of noise. It sounds like air rushing into the car from one of the windows (even though they are all shut) I have taken it back to...
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  Why is my new Volkswagen Passat so noisy? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Passat GT estate. The car drives well enough, but emits a loud drone on all but the smoothest of roads. It is...
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  Accelerator sticking on Jaguar XF 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Jaguar XF 2.0 diesel. On the motorway the car gets stuck on high revs and has to be put in neutral before moving to the hard shoulder. The...
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  Buying an Aston - which model is best? 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in the market for a new vehicle, I am looking at either an Aston DB9 or a V12 Vantage S Roadster. Which would be the better car to live...
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  Why does my Ford Focus keep going into limp mode? 22 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a fault that comes and goes on my diesel Ford Focus. I could be driving along and everything is normal then all of a sudden the engine management...
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  Citroen C4 Cactus - Petrol or Diesel? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a one year old Citroen C Cactus but unsure whether to go for the 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair or 1.6 BlueHDi 100 Flair, both are about...