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  E conned? 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last September, in the interest of economy and the environment, I traded in a Mercedes for a new Toyota Prius Hybrid. The chief attraction of the Prius...
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  Inci-dent 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Focus was involved in a minor crunch whilst parked in our local doctor’s carpark, a car reversing out of a parking slot backed into the my driver's...
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  Turblow 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My friend took her 02 reg Volvo V50 turbo diesel into a branch of a national chain of repairers for a service. It was booked in over the Internet and included,...
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  Who’s fuelling who? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 118d still very good. Excellent to drive and getting anywhere between 54+ and 56+ mpg average and occasional 60+mpg on long, careful runs. Quite...
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  What options are there or a safe car with decent space for teenagers? 29 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Our current car is an old Citroen C4 which is fine apart from a lack of space with 2 adults and 3 children. One still in a child seat (and will be for...
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  Does the licence extension announced by the DVLA apply to me? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a paper license and will be 70 at the end of December so will have to change to a photo card license. Does the extension announced by the DVLA apply...
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  Do motorbike engines need warming up before setting off? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In the past, you have said that cars should just be started and then driven. But every time I buy a motorbike, the advice is to let it warm up. Are motorbikes...
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  Ford C-MAX - 1.6 Duratec or 1.0 EcoBoost? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of replacing our 2013 Ford Fiesta, which uses the 1.25 Ford Duratec engine. We are looking at the C-MAX, but can't decide between the 1.6...
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  What's the best minibus for use as a taxi? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me of the best make and model of 6 to 8 seater minibus that is economical to be used as a taxi and for airport runs?
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  There's a knocking noise coming from underneath my car - do you know what it could be? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot Partner Tepee recently developed a knocking noise from underneath the vehicle when I go over bumps, rough road etc. I've had it looked at by...
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  Struggling to get my Hyundai i20 into reverse 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Hyundai i20. Recently I have found getting it into reverse gear is a bit of a problem. I have to pump the clutch before it goes into...
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  Why is my Honda CR-V so unrefined? 17 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your...
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  Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns...
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  What's the best used car for £2000 - £3000? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £2000 - £3000 to spend and need a reliable car. I don't know if I want a diesel or petrol. I travel about 200-300 miles a week. I want a cheap car,...
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  Revs increase when breaking 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI. I bought it (used) six weeks ago, but noticed when breaking to stop (break pressed and clutch in) the revs rise to...
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  Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda...
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  Buying a used Ford Focus - petrol or diesel? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read...
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  How can I fix my Micra's wiring problem? 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 2003 Nissan Micra to the garage when the boot failed to open. They diagnosed a wiring problem and said they need to replace the loom. However,...
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  Major electrical issues with Fiat 500 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Fiat 500 1.4 lounge from new. Now experiencing major electrical problems. Warning messages on dash, oil light on, headlight light on. Tailgate...
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  Four year old Mazda 6 - keep or sell? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old (2011) Mazda 6 Sport (180) diesel tourer. I've had it from new, covering 126,000 miles and love the car. I've seen a 2012 reg "Venture"...