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  What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and...
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  Best used family car for £5k? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has about £5000 to spend on a used family car. She currently drives a new generation VW Beetle which she loves so she would prefer something...
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  Best Option Between Two Models 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth paying the extra for a 1.5T EcoBoost petrol (150PS) as opposed to the more popular 1.0T EcoBoost petrol (125PS)? I drive lots of short journeys...
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  Why is the battery in the Toyota GT86 so small? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have complained to Toyota about my GT86 not starting due to a battery flat. The problem has caused me to lose complete confidence in the car. They have...
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  What's the shortest period I can tax a car for? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MX5, - date of first registration in the UK 2005, and I need to tax and insure it for the shortest possible time in order to get it checked over...
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  Passat warning light - dpf fault? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had a fault light come on the dash of my Passat CC and a message saying diesel-particle. Would you have any idea what this means , as the light...
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  Insurance for young drivers 10 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son has passed his test and we are looking at insurances. A policy on my Mitsubishi Colt without him costs £170 but when I add him as a named driver...
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  When does Citroen C5 production stop? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was going to change my Citroen C5 Estate for a new Skoda Superb Estate, an Audi A4/A6 Avant or a Volvo Estate. After test driving all the options I have...
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  Buying a family car? 10 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive an 07 GT TDI Golf which is ready to be replaced. I have a wife, a child and a baby on the way.I have a budget of up to £19k and am thinking...
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  Hyundai Tucson - automatic or manual? 29 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Hyundai Tucson. My mileage is 6000 a year so am looking at a petrol engine. Which engine and transmission would you recommend?...
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  Emergency braking triggered with gently braking 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just been driving my car and gently pressed the brake to slow from 40mph to 30mph, when I came to a full stop on the road. What could have caused...
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  Groaning brakes 3 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Almera Tino 2.0 litre 2002 with a faulty ABS ECU. It does not affect the driving, confirmed by the local garage but when travelling slowly...
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  Best new small hatchback with upright seats? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We live in a rural area with poor roads and occasionally take the dog up a forestry track. We need a new small hatchback with upright seats that will cope...
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  Kia Rio petrol or diesel? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to spend £5K on a used Rio, covering 10K to 12K miles per year. Would you recommend the 1.4 petrol or 1.5 diesel? Never owned diesel before and...
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  Should I buy a Ford Puma? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Ford Puma for sale. The car is a 2000 model with a 1.7 petrol engine with 46,000 miles on the clock. The seller wants £750, which seems quite...
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  Buying a used car for £7k - Fiesta, Golf or Ibiza? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have £6750 to £7500 spend on a used small car. I live in a rural hilly area and rarely venture onto a motorway. My mileage is about 10,000 a year. Which...
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  Is the Nissan Murano really that bad? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a replacement for my old Jeep Grand Cherokee and have £8000 to spend. I've noticed that there are lots of nice looking, lowish mileage...
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  Best method for running in a new car? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I take delivery of a new Audi A4 1.8 TFSI next week. Mindful of the oil consumption issues I would like to know your though on how to run this engine in....
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  Is it possible to fit a rear diff incorrectly? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible for a garage to fit a rear diff incorrectly? Our Land Rover Freelander (1997) went in a couple of months ago and has not been the same since....
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  Coolant problem with Vauxhall Vectra 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2005 Vauxhall Vectra C 1.9 diesel, which dumps the coolant out of the overflow tank every time I drive it. Also the temp gauge...