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  Can you recommend an economical family car? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having to sell my BMW 3 Series convertible as am expecting a baby and it is proving too expensive to run and a bit impractical. Please can you recommend...
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  Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort? 8 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run....
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  Shell V-Power 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements...
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  Best run flats for BMW 5 Series 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having just had my second tyre blow out at high speed on a motorway, I'm looking to replace all 4 run flats on my BMW 525i Touring with the latest generation...
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  Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes...
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  Anti-pollution fault 10 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 308 has “System states: anti-pollution system fault” and engine light showing when I start the engine. Everything is working fine and the car...
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  Winter tyres - what to do? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 56 model BMW 520 d SE Auto which I plan to keep for two winters. They are now on 225/50 run flats on 17 inch alloys. 1. Do I just fit...
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  Check Emissions warning 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a continuous warning for check emissions although the car is running fine. My local independent garage ran a diagnostic check & came up with a...
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  Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I...
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  What does the 'Service transmission' warning light mean in a Volvo V50? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2006 Volvo V50 D5 automatic with a high mileage at 118,000. It runs ok but the service transmission light and engine system...
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  De-hyundrated 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date)...
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  Repent ye simmer 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have mentioned several times that its a good idea to let a turbodiesel cool down before switching off after a long run. I recently bought a Skoda Yeti...
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  All down hill 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  An article in yesterdays paper that recommends, "Never coast in neutral; idling uses more fuel than running in gear on a closed throttle.” I don't understand...
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  Fan always runs on my 406 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Radiator fan is contstantly on on my Peugeot 406?
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  Insurance and modifications 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have fitted running boards, do I need to inform my insurance company?
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  I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as...
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  Bio Diesel for newer cars? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Cadillac BLS 1.9 Wagon in January. £15,772 for an all singing all dancing car with Sat Nav bluetooth seemed like good value. I have now covered...
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  Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter...
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  Which small FIAT is cheap to run? 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Enforced early retirement has meant the company BMW 520d has gone and we need to economise, but I still want something with a little bit of "oomph". I...
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  Does the Audi Allroad 12.5 TDI engine have a history of injection pump failures? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had diesel cars for over 20 years and never had a pump failure until recently. In Jan 2009 I bought a 2005 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI. In Dec 2009, one...