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  Mini Clubman or Fiat 500? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing our second car for a small, cheap-to-run car with low tax. I would buy newish. A Fiat 500 or Mini Clubman both appeal, the Mini...
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  Devon help us 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I write regarding the letter from MM in last Saturday's Telegraph. As an accident to my wife's car was deemed to be the fault of the other party, our...
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  Is it safe to fit winter tyres of a lower speed rating than normal tyres? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to follow your advice and use one of the firms you recommended for a set of rims and cold-weather tyres for next winter. But I am confused about...
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  Betta getta ESPer 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Skoda Octavia 4x4TDI PD estate has signalled the dreaded ESP light error. I took the car to my local Skoda dealer who confirmed my worst fears...
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  Intermittent engine problems 18 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hoping you can help. I have two questions: 1. My car (new 520DSE) is normally very quiet and smooth. However, the engine noise rises and the smoothness...
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  Extra Sensory 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2006 Nissan Micra 1.6 Sport, so it's just 6 months or so out of its 3-year warranty. The other day when she started it up the brake warning...
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  Regeneration game 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We took delivery of a new Mercedes E350CDI Coupe Sport 2 months ago and have completed 2,000 miles. We choose it in comparison with the equivalent BMW...
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  April foolery 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On the 17th March my V11 dropped onto the doormat and I was surprised to see that 12 months tax for my BMW 120d (129g/km) was going to cost me £120 rather...
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  Does my 2005 Volkswagen Polo really need a cam belt change at 40,000 miles? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased our current Volkswagen Polo from a main dealer four years ago and at the same time bought an annual service cover for £14/month for three...
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  Common sensor 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For the last three years or so I have been running a Peugeot 407 and have been very pleased with it. It recently developed a fault with a dash display...
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  Stupid fuel 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently did what appears to be what an ever increasing number of diesel fuelled cars owners are doing in that I filled my diesel Focus with petrol....
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  Chariot of ire 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Y reg BMW Z3 with 3 months warranty from a dealer in Nottingham. (I live in Huntingdon.) I filled up with Shell petrol last week and...
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  Robbing Hood 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been refused petrol at my local fuel station. The reason, you might ask? It was a cold day and I had the hood up on my hooded sweatshirt. (I'm...
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  Daddy’s sauce 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have 18 months left with my 1.8TDCI Focus on Ford options and although a great family car I do not want another diesel so will look at other alternative...
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  Will supermarket fuel damage my engine? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have read recently it is not good to use petrol from supermarkets as it does not have the same additives as regular garages and can lead to engine problems...
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  I need a replacement for a Ford B-MAX that offers better ride comfort? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife currently has a Ford B-MAX. It’s great for grandchildren but she no longer wants to drive at night due to the appalling headlights and she would...
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  Can I get a Category S write off removed from my car? 5 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My insurance company has marked my car as Category S. However, they fully repaired the vehicle so I suspect it was incorrectly recorded due to an admin...
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  What's the most reliable pick-up truck in the UK? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need your advice on the most reliable pick-up truck. What model would you recommend?
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  Can you recommend a small electric car? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small electric car with A/C preferably second hand. The make and model is immaterial, no older than 3 years, my annual mileage would...
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  Can new diesel engines keep the particulate filter clear? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that new cars such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport use automatic engine management adjustments to keep the particulate filter clear even if...