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  Does the Mini have any DPF issues? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has bought a 2012 Mini Countryman with a diesel engine. She does about 3000 miles a year on local trips; what problems can she anticipate with...
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  Why is the Nissan Juke so popular? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over the last six months or so I have seen increasing numbers of the Nissan Juke. I consider it is without doubt one of the more ugly and unappealing cars...
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  Which used car is best for £4000? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 65 year old mother needs to change her Peugeot 306 2.0 HDI estate. Can you recommend a replacement for £4000? It must be reliable and cheap to run,...
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  Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected...
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  Should I run a Jaguar XK Portfolio V8 on 19- or 20-inch wheels? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a regular, indeed avid reader of your column and aware that you have views about the wheel size on cars. I am contemplating buying a fairly recent...
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  Diesel engine clogged up after running out of fuel - how can I fix it? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of diesel recently in my Ford Mondeo. I added more fuel, but the car keeps spluttering to a halt. I’ve put injection cleaner in and changed the...
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  Does my car have a DPF fitted? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm just about to purchase a 2007 Nissan X Trail 2.0 Dci, can you tell me if this model is fitted with a dreaded DPF? I believe that the 173bhp versions...
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  Which economical small car for carrying a child? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a convertible Beetle, which I love, but find running it expensive and as I am expecting my first baby boot space is a must. So I'm looking...
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  What medium hatchback? 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a £10k (maybe a bit more) inheritance to spend on a nearly new car. Reliability, & fuel efficiency are most important. Sportiness/decent handling...
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  4x4 for £10,000 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 4x4. It will be used for commuting and general driving but also going up and down a mile long pot holed drive four times a day and...
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  What small MPV/hatchback should I buy? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my 1.6HDI VTR+ Berlingo Multispace 2009 for something smaller with a petrol engine. My needs are easy ingress/egress, highish seating...
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  Petrol or diesel Sportage? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have chosen the '3' spec Sportage 2wd but it only comes in diesel, the '2' spec comes in 1.6 petrol but all reports say it is underpowered. I've...
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  Golf Estate or Hatchback? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is...
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  Replacing my parents' Focus? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents are intending to replace their 2002 Ford Focus with something larger and more comfortable. A high driving position is preferred but not essential...
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  Which SUV to carry dogs and handle off-road driving? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need an SUV to take two humans and three dogs on regular trips up and down the motorway to Devon (190 miles each way) and capable of driving on windy...
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  constant note from power steering 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2007 Ford Galaxy LHD for a year now and since I got it there has been an annoying 'note' coming from the power steering. if i sit with engine...
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  Where can I get Platinum Plus DPF additive? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago a reader recommended Platinum Plus treatment for DPF problems. I am unable to locate a supplier of this product. Can you please let me...
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  What small, used automatic? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for suggestions for a replacement small car - I currently run a 2007 Fabia 1.4 diesel (estate) which manages a genuine 57mpg in the summer. Due...
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  16" spare wheel but 17" fitted all round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Just had my first puncture on my T Spirit, which has factory fitted 17" wheels. The compact spare is 16". I'm having to wait for the replacement tyre to...
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  Mazda 6 oil consumption 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I own a Mazda 5, 55 registration, about 82,000 miles run. It consumes 4ltrs engine oil almost every 1000 miles now. I checked for leak or smoke in...