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  Noisy parker 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  While my car was parked on my drive it was hit by a young driver who it seems fell asleep at the wheel. The police were called, and after testing that...
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  New for old 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What do you recommend for new car? I am 69 and my wife is 66. Our current car is a Volvo S40 SE 2.0 Diesel 41,000 purchased from new Sept 2004. Looking...
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  Kerbing enthusiasm 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having worked on a farm for many years I have unloaded thousands of used tyres supplied by numerous tyre fitters, both national companies and small local...
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  Transmissional period 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 XJ8 with 73,600 miles. Although Jaguar has said the auto transmission is sealed for life, and a main dealer has told me not to have the oil...
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  Can you recommend a small 4x4 or crossover to replace our Volvo V50? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Volvo V50 automatic and are keen to change shortly for a smaller 4x4 car. We have always had good reliability with Volvos, with good...
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  Why won't Vauxhall help with repairs to our 2006 Astra Twin Top? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a Vauxhall Astra Twin Top 1.8i new in September 2006. Four months ago we had a major part (engine timing kit) break on the car. The cost of...
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  I'd like a Mercedes-Benz A-Class but am concerned about reliability - what else would you recommend? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving my 5th Saab (currently an old 95 auto estate) and I drive up to 15,000 miles a year. I'm thinking about changing my car for a small diesel...
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  Fried turbo 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently, BMW E46 2.0 litre turbo diesels are prone to turbo trouble. Could you kindly elaborate upon this by stating what these are, how they manifest...
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  Can you recommend a car with 4-5 seats and plenty of space for use as a laundry delivery vehicle? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm setting up an ironing service and want a vehicle that is economical to run and reliable. I will be picking up baskets and delivering ironed laundry....
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  Passed particle 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes Benz C280 petrol automatic is 28 months old with 8,500 miles on the clock. Recently in the very cold weather, before the engine has fully warmed...
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  Cat conversion 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2003 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol auto for 5 relatively trouble free years and I am pleased with the car. It is not expensive to run (average...
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  Noseless faces 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read the article about 4x4s in the snow by Erin Baker. It really amazed me that the various public authorities were not organised enough...
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  Obstructive behaviour 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The letter from A.S. of Berisford regarding a rolling obstruction caused by a G-Wiz on the A4074 reminded me of two very sensible laws that applied to...
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  Lighten up time 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There was a time when car sidelights were not very bright but adequate: headlights dazzled on full beam and but not when dipped. Lower lights were classed...
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  Jag 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a Jaguar XJ either 3.0L petrol or 2.7L diesel 04-06 plate, as it does seem to be a lot of car for the money at the moment....
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  Portugullible 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hired a car in Faro 3 weeks ago from www.myalgarvecars.com. The rental company took a swipe of my credit card as deposit. When we returned the car intact...
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  Attack is the best form of Defender 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Land Rover Defender and have seen may adverts about the merits of rechipping to improve economy and performance. What surprises me is that...
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  Disc cuss 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2-year-old SAAB 9-3, 1.9TDI Sportwagon. The car has done 16,000 miles and is still under SAAB warranty. When I took the car for its 2nd year service...
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  No claim dissed count 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last November my new car had its bumper dented by a reversing car. The driver drove off but my wife had witnessed it all and noted its registration. I...
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  Getting smugged 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was returning from Oxford yesterday afternoon on the A4074, when I came upon a queue of traffic of about a dozen vehicles doing 30mph. What was causing...