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  Fan mail 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Over the last couple of years my air-conditioning has intermittently cut out until this summer when it only worked for 5 minutes from starting the car...
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  Common scents? 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I remember reading an article that stressed the importance of taking rest periods and remaining alert on long journeys. I cannot remember...
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  Scrap happy 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car on the scrappage deal. Have been looking at: Hyundai - just was not feeling it, although I appreciate excellent value for...
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  K sera sera 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been widowed and my husband always used to check our car's "vital signs" as he termed it. My simple query is how often should I check the...
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  Attack of the bumps 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 10-year old Primera (a reliable car that wont be going anywhere near the scrappage scheme) recently suffered from a loud rumbling noise at about 50...
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  Kombi nation 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Driving north up the M11, I spotted a car transporter carrying eight brand new unregistered Peugeot Partner Origins. They looked very similar to the Citroen...
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  Certifiable 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Could you remind people to check the details on their motor insurance certificates. For some years my wife has had 2 policies with Churchill in her name...
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  Injection moulded 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I need some advice on my 2004 Mondeo TDCI auto. It’s done 74,000 miles. From cold, it starts, but blue smoke fills the road and it runs roughly. When driving...
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  Insurance underfighting 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Mindful of my duty to inform my motor insurer of any change of circumstances, I recently contacted Tesco Motor Insurance to notify them I had just been...
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  Jazz blues 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In terms of fault occurrence, my Jazz is the most unreliable car I have ever owned. After a few hundred miles, the fuel consumption worsens by 10mpg or...
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  Need to replace my RAV4 with something smaller - any recommendations? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2014 Toyota RAV4 with something a little smaller. I want to keep all the current features, including four-wheel drive and in-built...
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  Land Rover Freelander power loss 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 suffers from an intermittent lack of power when pulling away from junctions. I've had a new clutch and flywheel fitted,...
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  What's the best car for £7k? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I suffer with knee problems and I am looking for a vehicle that is not too low or too high. The car must have five-doors and two-wheel drive with a lift...
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  New Juke for our daughter? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter needs a new cars. She likes big cars but needs an economical car as she drives high mileage. The booot needs to be good for the dog. Looks...
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  Citroen C3 Picasso or Skoda Yeti? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a nearly new car for my retirement, but can’t decide between the Citroen C3 Picasso or Skoda Yeti. I will only drive on short journeys...
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  Buying a 10-12-year-old SUV. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used suv from 2000-2002 and the budget is around £3000-£3500. I'd like a petrol. Anything out there better than Nissan X-Trail? Needs four-wheel...
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  Misfiring Megane 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renult Megane 1.6e. The engine suddenly started to misfire and make a knocking noise (loud rattle) and it lost power. If I tried to accelerate...
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  Polo GTI 1.4 TSI Oil Consumption - 3rd engine soon 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My contract hired 2011 Polo GTI has had excessive oil consumption from new, it's currently on the second engine and today has gone back to the dealership...
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  Is a diesel still better than petrol for high mileages? 1 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a diesel car driver covering around 30,000 per year for the last 10 years and would like to add my two pence to the conversation. Along the...
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  I have bad hips and a bad back - what's the best car to offer me back support? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small estate which was comfortable enough when I purchased it. Recently I have found my back and hips disagreeable - a medical issue. The car...