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  Eager Beemer 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a manual 2009 BMW118dSE. From the date of purchase I have noticed that when I slow or change down, as when approaching a turning or roundabout,...
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  Why does my Ford Ka's engine stop when it should idle? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a really serious problem with my 1997 Ford Ka. I start the engine - no problem; it starts promptly and idles itself immediately. And it runs that...
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  Is £3000 a good price for a 2005 1.3-litre Peugeot 206 with 17,000 miles? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I may have option to purchase a silver Peugeot 206, 5-door, 2005, 1300cc engine with 17,000 miles on the clock for about £3000. Is this a good price? Mechanic...
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  What should I replace my 2002 Ford Fiesta with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband wrote off my 2002-plate 1.4 diesel Fiesta and I am now left with the quandary of what to replace it with. I need a diesel because of the amount...
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  Are diesels still superior to petrol-fuelled cars in terms of fuel economy? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am new to Audi but love our new A5 SB. A few thoughts. We have a 2.0T 180bhp petrol. We are getting 44.1mpg over 6000 miles, and on a recent 1000-mile...
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  Histyrey lesson 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The low profile 195/45 R16s on alloy wheels on my 08 Fiesta 1.4 TDCi seem increasingly inappropriate for our winter snow-covered, year-round speed humped...
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  CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
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  I-can 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  It was interesting to see the comments from a reader about the new Honda Jazz and its automated manual gearbox. I have now had a Honda Jazz ES fitted with...
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  Distance relative 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive 25-30kmiles per annum and have a 2003 Citroen C5 2.0 SX petrol, bought last October now with 59k miles. Not long after purchase it became...
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  Commutered sentences 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 25-year-old woman looking to buy my first car due to my workplace changing location from Central London to Hertfordshire. I will be driving approximately...
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  Unbroken brakes 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read in last weeks Saturday motoring section, your reply to a motorist who complained about having to replace brake discs and pads after only 19,000...
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  Dieselpointed 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 1996 Golf GTI 16v with 100,000 miles on the clock. The car is great, pretty much bomb proof and a great mix of comfort and speed. The...
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  Charges of the lights brigade 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Want to save millions of tons of CO2 per year? Want to improve a car's mpg? Want to save the NHS £M's per year in medication prescriptions for high blood...
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  Figuratively leaking 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son works in Brussels for T and E (Transport and Environment). He has just sent me the following. Maybe you would be interested? A German has won a...
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  Disturboed 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When I purchased my 54 plate X-Trail 2 years ago I was concerned to read your report regarding turbo failure on the 2.2 DCi engine. Accordingly, when the...
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  Best SUV for £12k? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thing of getting a used SUV. I have £12,000 to spend and was something that's comfortable, reliable and economical. I do 12,000 miles a year. What...
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  What's the best used car for £1500? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £1500 and am thinking of buying a used car. I'm tempted by the BMW 320D, Volkswagen Golf and Ford Mondeo TDCi. At this budget, they...
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  Will stop/start cause excessive wear to the starter motor? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a stop/start system. Can you tell me if this will this result in rapid starter motor wear?
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  Buying a used hatchback - what would you recommend? 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car and want to spend £5000. I want something that’s cheap to fix/run and boasts good fuel economy. What would you recommend?
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  Need new wheels for my Subaru Legacy 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just discovered the wheels on my Subaru Legacy are buckled. Shall I buy new alloys or steel wheels? I’m not interested in looks, only durability....