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  Which small diesel MPV would you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to buy a small MPV when my wife retires, to replace our two cars, a Peugeot 307 and a Citroën C5 (old model). We are hesitating between the...
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  I'm a tall driver - which car do you recommend for comfort and ease of access? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the same problem as JM. I am tall with long legs and dodgy knees, but I don't have his budget restriction of £10,000. Would that alter your recommendation...
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  Why does my car keep cutting out? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having a lot of issues with my 2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI. The car loses power at speed and the glow plug warning light flashes on and off. However,...
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  Which Golf engine? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm helping my folks replace their 2003 Ford Focus TDCI Sport with a Volkswagen Golf. They only do 6000 miles per year and fancy a Golf having had a few...
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  Car was mis-sold to my mother 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother bought a new Volkswagen Up auto, but the gearbox was so terrible and unsuitable for the hilly area my mother lives in that she became terrified...
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  Need a car that can carry a wheelchair 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Following a stroke, my husband now needs a wheelchair. We currently have a Volkswagen Golf MkIV, but I struggle to get his wheelchair into the luggage...
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  DPF problems - on all cars? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You often point out the problems of failing DPFs on higher mileage diesels, especially in Volkswagen models. Does the same apply across all manufacturers...
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  Should I get my water pump changed? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my car last year (2012) and the service book says that the cambelt was changed at 48k miles in 2011 but without the water pump (by Volkswagen)....
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  What alternative to a Golf Plus? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 1.4 TSI petrol Golf Plus, which is three years old. I like the highish driving position and I need a petrol engine (6000 miles a year). I don't...
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  Recommended medium hatchbacks? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our early 70s looking to buy a medium sized hatch to "see us out" i.e. last about ten years! We need easy access (both have knee...
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  Which small car for my 17-year-old daughter? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old daughter has just started driving and I think it would be more cost effective to buy her a small car rather than try to insure her on the...
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  Looking for a replacement for Toyota Aygo 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will be replacing my Toyota Aygo soon and I want to buy something that's bigger and has a better specification. Ideally, I want a five door car that’s...
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  VW Passat EGR warning light 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI 130, and the emissions workshop warning keeps coming on. I was told by the garage that the error code reported...
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  Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
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  My battery frequently discharges if left for a period of time - why? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI. After leaving it locked in garage for four weeks while on holiday, I found that the battery had discharged and...
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  How does a DPF function? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI diesel. I understand that the car needs to travel a reasonable distance, say 20 or 30 miles, to ensure that the...
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  Buying a new small car for communting 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have always owned Nissan Micras but have just had my latest car written off. I need to replace this with something of a similar size. I commute each...
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  Petrol or diesel? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to help my dad by a new car car we are looking at Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. I've tried to talk him into getting a diesel but on 2...
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  Buying a cheap reliable commuter - help please. 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Mrs' Ford Ka with a diesel car for commuting longer journeys. The car needs to be reliable, comfortable, efficient and pratical...
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  Golf Mk6 DPF problems 23 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you were getting any feedback on breakdowns caused by DPF problems for the Golf Mk6? Our two year old average mileage model broke down recently...