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  Is a 4WD Carrera better than a RWD Carrera with winter tyres in the snow? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which has better road-holding in the snow: a 911 Carrera 4WD without winter tyres, or a Carrera RWD with winter tyres?
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  Was there a model called the DAF Daffodil? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My brother in law and I were discussing the DAF drive system and I am certain there was a model called the DAF Daffodil. He laughed and said there was...
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  Honda i-Shift - clutch wear? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In the Sat. June 8th Motoring Suplement you answered a readers question about a smell from their 3 year old Jazz like a burning clutch. You suggested that...
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  Fluctuating temperature on a Mondeo? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Despite changing, in this order: thermostat, coolant temperature sensor, water pump and temperature gauge, the temperature is fluctuating on my Ford Mondeo....
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  Is an official record being kept of immigrant drivers in the UK? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is any official record being kept of all the immigrants’ foreign cars at present on our roads? Are they too subject to MoT tests? One hopes the drivers...
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  Where can we sell a Porsche Boxter? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter recently fractured her achilles tendon on her left leg and is unable to drive for some time. Her 2003 facelift model Porsche Boxster 2.7 is...
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  Buying a small, economical used 4x4? 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small, economical used car that is easy to get in and out of, suitable for a large 6 footer and for winter country road driving? Would...
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  Why does my air conditioning smell? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My newer car’s air conditioning is stinking whenever I turn it on. The smell is terrible. Do you know what's up with it and how I can make it smell better?
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  Buying a small van 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my old Escort van, with a 2-3 yr old vehicle. Most driving is 25 mile round trip commute, but occasionally I need space for the...
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  Bought back a written off car - does it need a check over? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters boyfriend has had his car written off by the insurance company, it is a 53 plate Fiat Punto. It only has side passenger side damage to the...
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  Buying a new Focus - which engine and gearbox? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Focus 2011 1.0 Ecoboost 125ps (6 speed manual) or a 1.6 ti-vct 125ps (6 speed automatic-dual clutch) both 5 doors? 80 per cent of my driving...
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  Ford C-Max - Facelift Due? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a new Ford C-MAX (probably through Drive the Deal due to prices) but I am concerned we'll buy just as a facelift is due. Do you...
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  My car keeps switching in and out of limp mode 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on a 56-plate, and every couple of days, I get a spanner light on the dashboard, and the car goes into limp mode. After I have...
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class or Jaguar XF? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the choice of buying either a new Mercedes E220 CDI or a Jaguar XF 2.2D. Which do you recommend please?
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  Tyre choice 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8ES VTEC fitted with Continental Primium 2 tyres. I would like to improve the driving and roadholding, if you could suggest...
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  Stop-start for automatic - how does it work? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I assume that the stop-start on a manual car is electronically activated when the vehicle is put into neutral. If that is the case, why can it not be activated...
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  Average Speed Cameras - How Do They Work? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When driving through roadworks where there are a series of average speed cameras - 4 for example, is the average speed calculated between each camera...
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  My Volkswagen Polo won't start 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car's starter turns on the engine won't fire up. I've had a diagnostic session, but they can't find any problems. When driving, the speedometer went...
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  Failure of cruise control 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Driving with the cruise on for 60-65 minutes, I stop for a stretch, which takes around 10-15 minutes. Back on the road cruise control will not set, and...
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  Ford Ka: Tip of Speed Sensor broken off in engine. How to remove? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The tip of the speed sensor has broken off, and must now be in the engine of my Ford Ka. I've tried fitting a new one, and it won't tighten enough. How...