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  Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and...
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  Estate or a van for outdoor sports? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a car or van to use for everyday runs but also for going kayaking. This means I need to be able to fit a boat 8'5" inside (even...
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  Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal...
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  any recourse on private used car sales 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I recently bought a Citroen Saxo 1.1 2002 for my daughter as a first car. I bought it from a girl I work with, this was a private sale. We were...
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  Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated...
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  Is my local petrol station pulling a fast one? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last night I filled up with petrol and was charged for 44 litres. It definitely read 0 before I started. I don't think my tank takes 44L as I often push...
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  Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine...
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  Why do people hover next to HGVs on the motorway? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For a long time I have suspected that some drivers are using cruise control or are saving fuel when I see them slowly passing a foreign lorry. Surely one...
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  Is the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI diesel a reliable, trouble-free car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a nearly new Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. From all reports this would appear to be a very good car, but I am 70 years old and would prefer...
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  Replacing a DSG automatic Octavia? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have enjoyed my 2006 DSG Skoda Octavia (Elegance) but the ride is lumpy and the engine is quite noisy. I do about 12k miles a year, mostly out of...
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  Revs rise between gear changes 'up' 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought from new recently a 61 plate Hyundai i10 active (this is a 'facelift' model with kapp2 engine) Great little car as you have so often pointed...
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  Vauxhall Corsa won't start 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.3CDTI on a 57 plate that is not starting. It's been to Vauxhall who said there is low compression and the valves are damaged. I...
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  Best new car to last a long time 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every...
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  Tuning my Audi A4 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Audi 130bhp TDi Avant with 140k miles on the clock which I have owned since 50k. I recently purchased a 'TDI Tuning Box' primarily for...
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  Which tyres should I fit to my 2003 Lexus IS 200 for motorway use? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Lexus IS 200 Sportcross with 205/55x16 V Bridgestone ER300 Turanzas that need renewing soon. I would appreciate your advice as to the best...
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  Which 4x4 to buy used? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a 4x4. So far it's between the X3 and Freelander 2 but I don't know which model to choose used/ used approved. 99% will be on road use....
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  Deciding between a petrol and diesel 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a second hand car, my main objective is to purchase one that is cheap to run with good MPG and low road tax. At first I was...
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  Problem unfolding 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 140bhp 4x4 DSG (which is a diesel automatic). It the 2010 model and is a 2011 reg. I absolutely love this car. It does everything...
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  Rising cramp 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC70 SE D5 AWD is 30 months old and has done 26,500 miles. I've just received two recall notices. One for a software upgrade because the oil level...
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  I've achieved nearly 45mpg in my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox. 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Once again the subject of EC fuel consumption figures features in your pages. The official figures for my Volkswagen 1.4 Fox Urban are: Combined cycle...