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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  What new or pre-reg car for £6k? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small new or pre-reg car for around the £6k mark. I ride my motorcycle most of the year, but require a car for work. Requirements are:...
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  BMW servicing - is all of this required? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my BMW for 6 years and it has done just less than 35,000 miles. Based on time rather than mileage I have had the car serviced every two years...
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  Vauxhall Zafira does not start after front end crash 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 1.6 petrol Zafira. It was in a front end smash and since then it has not run properly and now does not start at all. After I had the front...
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  Regenerating my DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember you saying that if there is a period of low speed, short journeys the engine should be run at 2000revs+ for a period of 15 minutes each...
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  V-Power petrol - should I switch? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a regular reader of your column, I note that you frequently recommend Shell V power as the best petrol for it's performance enhancing & engine cleaning...
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  Volvo XC90 Polestar upgrade - worth it? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo XC90 D5, Model Year 2010 (PS185), which is just 2 years old and about to have a service. I'm really pleased with it, but one drawback...
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  Trying to find the ideal 4x4 19 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering if you would be able to recommend a 4x4. We did look at a pick up like the L200, HiLux or Rodeo but we need the towing capacity to...
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  EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year...
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  Medium sized old cars 12 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Am constrained by budget and looking to buy a medium size car about 10 years old to drive 6000 miles a year. Hatchback petrol to seat 4 adults. Am...
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  Limping Vectra 31 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bought this car for my wife about 6mths ago and when we first got it every month or so the spanner light comes on and it goes into limp mode, once you...
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  Focus TDCi won't start 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Was driving home when my car juddered to a stop & cut out. Have had the Cam & crank sensors changed & a new fuel filter. There is pressure at the injectors...
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  Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys...
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  Economical tow car 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a 1500kg caravan with an 2008 E280 CDI Estate. I want to replace this car with a 4x4 for better traction in mud/snow. I need a car which has a large...
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  Does Shell V-Power give better diesel fuel economy than BP Ultimate? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have usually used only BP Ultimate diesel in my Land Cruiser, but I have recently tried the Shell V-Power diesel. I am not totally sure but I appear...
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  Sebring service intervals 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval,...
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  Buying a quality used car - what do you recommend? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After 20 years of reliable service, my beautiful 1991 Volvo 940GL estate is finally reaching the end of the road, and I need to buy a replacement, of similar...
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  Starting problems on a Nissan Micra 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra 2003 new-shape which has been OK for at least a year, but is now having starting problems. It will not start at all. I called...
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  Would you recommend a BMW M Sport 3 Series or an Audi A5? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around £17,500 and I'm looking at the Audi A5 or BMW M Sport 3 Series coupe. Fuel economy and cost of insurance is important as well...
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  Any idea what is causing my son's 1998 Renault Megane to cut out? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has had a 1998 Renault Megane from new, now 12 years old and 90,000 miles on clock. It keeps cutting out when driven. It starts again, but then...