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  Does my Mazda 3TS have a Ford engine? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3TS is just three years old. I would be interested to know the origin of its engine, which I believe has chain-driven camshafts. As Mazda is...
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  Buying a car for 30k miles a year? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo...
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  V60 or 508 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Whick car do you recommend? Volvo V60 DRIVe(powershift) or the Peugeot 508 EMG? I have tried them both, but read so many reviews about the bad 508...
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  Estate or a van for outdoor sports? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a car or van to use for everyday runs but also for going kayaking. This means I need to be able to fit a boat 8'5" inside (even...
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  Cars with 4x4 and a long (2m+) load bay - what do you suggest? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car with a long load bay for moving large, long items and 4x4 for getting across muddy fields. I need more ground clearance than the...
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  Rio tainted 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can I have your opinion on what I consider to be an absolutely farcical situation. I went along to a KIA dealer with my ex-wife to look at buying...
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  Nosmo King 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have two questions about my 2004 Volvo V70 D5 with 22,000 miles. For the last few years there has been a rattle when the clutch is dipped down. The rattle...
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  Just Czeching 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Volvo V70 automatic. I now qualify for the Motability scheme, which is very tempting. The thought of having worry-free motoring appeals to...
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  Carp on footprint 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying an Audi Q5. However, the wheel sizes range from 17x8J (235/65) to 20x8J (255/45). I am looking at the SE model which has as standard...
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  Automatic towster 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda CRV diesel since Mar 2007, the latest model. I think that it is the best car that I've owned over the last 50 years. I have decided...
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  Raw ride 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a 320i BMW Sport Touring, which I bought new in March 04. My wife is finding the ride rather hard now and also the low entry a little...
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  Ford Focus or Volvo V40? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a new family car to replace our aging Ford Focus and have so far narrowed down our choices to the new Focus and the new Volvo V40....
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  Where can I get a good cheap car? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need a large estate car - perhaps a Volvo - as we are a family of five with lots of clobber. I don’t mind a car with high mileage, as long as it is...
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  Which city car offers the best comfort? 27 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the most comfortable city car?
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  Bought a used car that was misdescribed 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a used Volvo. During the test drive, the salesman described the car as having adaptive cruise control and rear collision mitigation....
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  Am I legally required to convert my speed from kph to mph? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering importing a 2003 Volvo XC90 into the UK. It is LHD and the speedometer is only calibrated in km/h. Will this be legal?
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  Insurer wants to write off a classic car 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Volvo 850R Estate with only 77k on the clock. It is immaculate inside, much cherished and cared for during the 18 years I have owned it....
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  Crim reminder 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  This email comes all the way from Tasmania, which is the little island below mainland Australia where you sent your convicts. In 2002 I bought a Holden...
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  What do you suggest as a Land Rover Discovery replacement? 18 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 67 plate Land Rover Discovery 5 with 60,000 plus miles on the clock. I am thinking it is probably time to change before something major...
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  What's a good EV for towing? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  In the light of coming developments and the possibility of having to drop the beast (which is really good for the job), what are your thoughts on EVs and...