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  Can I fit different wheels to my Jaguar X-Type to improve tyre wear? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar X-Type 2.2d Sport is a pleasure to drive, but a hard drive and harsh. With the low profile tyres on 18-inch alloys the wear on the rubber is...
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  Should I buy a Citroen 2CV to leave at the airport in France for use during my monthly trips? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the idea of a left-hand drive 2CV to take to France, with a view to parking at the airport and driving it on my monthly trips instead of hiring...
• Best MPG automatic 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  You might be used to it, but for me, it was new and fun. And made my dives more relaxing. And being rather tall, its driving position was good with its seat adjustment. So, cheap to run and easy to drive and rather quiet. That's what I am looking for. I've checked the 10 best small car in HJ, and the Micra comes last.
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  Which safe, cheap-to-insure car for my 18-year-old son? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old son has decided to take up driving lessons and will eventually have a car of his own. What would you recommend as his first car? My issue...
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  Does it harm our car engines to run them for a few seconds when moving the cars on the drive? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We change cars around in our drive. This takes seconds rather than minutes. According to a recent article this is doing the petrol engines no good at all....
• Ford Focus - Vibration wobble under load 16 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  HI can any one help, had my mk1 focus for 12 years 83,000 milesnow and the last two years it has a fault thats geting slowly worse. the car only vibrates/wobbles under load 45mph+. no vibration through the steering but is felt through the whole car. the more weight is in the car and the more load it is under it gets worse. as soon as the throttle is release the vibration goes. i have had new tyres fitted, another two wheels fitted as found buckles in them. wheels balanced and tracking done, o/s drive shaft changed, new front disc and pads but alas its still there. the only thing i have noticed is when the near side front wheel is jacked up and the car is run at any speed in any gear and the brakes are applied the vibration comes apparant. if i put it in 1st 10mph with foot on throttle also on brake and  go as slow as i can it feels like something like thuding.. as soon as i release the brake the thuding stops, it doesn't do this when i do this on the drivers side. could it be drive shaft cv joints, final drive or gear box. any help please its driving me nuts!
• Seat Leon Mk 1 TDI - Puff of white smoke on cold start-up 9 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  My car is used infrequently and often sits for a week to 10 days between driving.  I've noticed I often get white smoke (as far as I can tell from the driving seat) from the exhaust for a few seconds after a cold start, and the engine seems to struggle to run smoothly for a couple of seconds while smoking.
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  Warning lights flash on when I brake in my 307? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When I brake the warning light for ESP comes on followed by the ABS light. When I turn off the ignition and restart the car the lights go out until I brake...
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  Am I likely to face any major problems in my Audi A6 quattro? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My job requires me to drive around 25,000 miles pa, mostly on long, dull motorway trips. I am currently using a 2008 Audi A6 3.0 TDI Auto Quattro Avant....
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  Replacing my parents' Focus? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents are intending to replace their 2002 Ford Focus with something larger and more comfortable. A high driving position is preferred but not essential...
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  What is causing my Volkswagen Eos to feel sluggish when cold? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Eos with a TDI engine and DSG gearbox. It's four years old, but only shows 28,000 miles with four Volkswagen main dealer services....
• Skoda Fabia 1.4 16V (2006) - Intermittent cutting out whilst driving - 22 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi All, My 2006 Skoda Fabia seems to have developed an intermittent technical fault that I hope someone might be able to advise on: On a couple of occasions over the past month or so, the car has spontaneously (and completely) cut out whilst driving (approx 30-40mph) - when this happens my power steering and brakes fail. On both occasions, I managed to slow the car using the handbrake and quickly turned the ignition key (whilst still driving) to get the car back into life again - luckily on both occasions I managed not to have an accident......
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  Moving to a more economical car - but I don't want to downgrade 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently driving a SEAT Leon FR TDi. I love it, and the high spec, but I am not getting to drive it as much as I used - and consequently, I am looking...
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  Jeepest item free 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our Jeep was recently stolen from the drive. It was very old 1995 and not worth more than about £500. My husband has a protected no claims bonus and an...
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  Why are some insurance companies excluding cover for old age? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I thought other readers might be interested to know of my car insurance experience today and wonder how widespread this attitude is. I am a fit 81-year-old,...
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  Buying a 4x4 for caravanning around Europe 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We want to tour Europe with a four-berth caravan for about the next three years. So, heavy duty mileage, and possibly a heavyweight caravan. We think...
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  Which British-built car should we buy? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace our Mercedes 300TE and Volkswagen Polo 1.4 with a fuel-efficient, low maintenance car which is spacious enough to carry two sets...
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  Engine cutting power when driving 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The car suddenly has no power but the engine does not stop. I have to pull over quickly turn the engine off and then wait about 10 seconds. When I restart...
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  Which small car offers good disabled access? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a Toyota Verso but my wife finds it too big and the poor turning circle puts her off driving it altogether. We want a small car that is...
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  Problematic motorway cruising in a Vectra 22 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When driving on the motorway at about 70 mph the engine management light comes on and the engine loses power. It doesn't do it when driving around town...