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  Replacement for my 1.6 '03 Civic 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I feel the need to replace my '03 1.6 five-door Civic. Owned since '04, it's low mileage, close to impeccable but at nearly 10 years old, it's due for...
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  Looking for a new 4x4 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi Sport, which I have run from new and covered 215,000 miles. I have been very pleased with how it has performed...
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  Can I recommend my local independent garage? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wanted to write to highlight an excellent local garage in Leeds: Alderson Autos. A while ago I had an accident. When my car was returned to me it appeared...
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  What is the best small 4WD for towing and light agricultural use? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Mazda 6 and, last week, we bought eight acres of land for livestock farming, so we now need a vehicle capable of pulling a stock trailer, negotiating...
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  Stop-start effect on turbos in automatics 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm waiting on delivery of a new 328i touring automatic in the next couple of weeks. It's my first automatic BMW and my first with stop-start technology...
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  New Meriva SE wheel sizes 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's motability vehicle is coming up for change. There are only three cars on the scheme that she can easily get in & out of, Kia Venga, Citroen C3...
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  Is the DPF on my Jaguar clogged? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar regularly shows a red dashboard warning saying the diesel particulate filter is full. I'm told I should, at some point since the previous time...
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  stalling tendency on move-off Suzuki Swift 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my daughter a new Suzuki Swift two years ago. It is lightly driven, a good car, serviced regularly by main dealer. It has suffered from new from...
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  Replacing a Mk1 Jazz 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical...
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  What should I have paid? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought based a Mercedes E Coupe 250 CDI 125 at the quoted list price £38855. I inspected similar models in the showroom but the car I purchased...
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  Will I be take to court for my parking charge? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I emailed you in May explaining to to that I got a parking ticket from UKPC. I parked in a disabled stop I had a disabled book but I must have forgotten...
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  What mid size 4x4 would you recommend 3 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own an 07 Discovery 3 with 55k on the clock, which I'm really pleased with. Recently there have been a few electronic gremlins with the gearbox...
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  Fuel consumption worse after using premium fuel. 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few months back I persuaded my wife that it was good practice and worthwhile to fill the Nissan X-Trail with higher quality diesel, as although it was...
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  Which car is good for a retired couple to tour the UK with? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have retired and are intending to cut down from two cars, a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDi and a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6, to one. We will be doing...
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  Why has the turbo failed on my Vauxhall Corsa? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi that has done less than 50,000 miles. I have been experiencing loss of power at speed and have been told that the...
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  Why are large capacity petrol engined cars difficult to find? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m retired and drive a maximum of 6000 miles a year. It may be only my perception but it appears to be getting increasingly difficult to find large secondhand...
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  Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning...
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  Which petrol automatic SUV should I buy? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned two Audis over the past 13 years, but now I've retired I drive fewer miles and need a higher seating position to ease entry and exit. I naturally...
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  Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am...
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  What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving...