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  Problematic Honda Jazz - repair or sell? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz had a new clutch two months ago (£800) and has now developed problems with the throttle body, which will cost £550 to fix. It is 2005 model...
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  Why is my diesel Focus costing so much to run? 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I had the DPF and thermostat replaced in my 2004 Focus by my local FOrd garage six months ago at a cost of £1800. A warning light has now come on and they...
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  Buying a new Volkswagen Golf - which model is best? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and want to buy a new Volkswagen Golf. I cover 14,000 miles a year and want a model that’s cheap to run and comfortable to drive....
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  Buying Large 4X4 - Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which would be the better buy? I'm thinking of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDi or 2008-'09 Range Rover Sport HSE 2.7. I have a budget of about £25K. I...
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  Should I allow the turbo in my SEAT Leon to cool before switching off the engine? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I let my turbocharged SEAT Leon 1.2TSi's engine idle for a minute or so to allow it to cool so the oil doesn't carbonise due to the heat?
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  Is the BMW 4 Series supplied with a tool kit? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2015 Bmw 430D convertible come with a tool kit as standard?
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  What's the most reliable, economic family car? 25 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What do you consider to be the most reliable and economic automatic family car?
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  What's the best family car under £8000? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best family car up to £8000 and under 100,000 miles?
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  What five-door automatic costing £10k would you recommend for urban use? 25 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What five-door automatic costing £10k would you recommend for urban use?
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  How do I make a car wade in deeper water? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do I make a car wade in deeper water?
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  How often should air con gas be replaced? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often should air con gas be replaced in a 2012 Volkswagen Golf?
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  How often does the air conditioning on my 2015 Volkswagen Polo need servicing ? 14 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How often does the air conditionong on my 2015 VW polo need servicing?
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  Are any manufacturers not having issues with DPFs? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which manufacturers - if any - are not having issues with DPFs?
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  Should I buy a £500 Nissan Micra K11? 14 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a Nissan Micra, mileage 71,000 and 12 months MOT selling for £500. Is it worth it?
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  Will a Jeep Wrangler cover 200k miles? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that a Jeep Wrangler with over 100,000 miles can still run for another 100,000?
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  Buying a new car - Audi Q3 or A3? 19 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new Audi, but can't decide between the diesel Q3 or A3. Which of these would you recommend as the best car in terms of running costs and...
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  Black smoke from a 307 diesel? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well...
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  Are there any new vans available without a DPF? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if there is van available that does not have a DPF? I drive 10 miles per day, with the odd run of 35 to 60 miles every six weeks.
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  Are Honda dealers limited to just 4 per cent discount? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I spoke to a Honda dealer recently who claimed that they were limited to a maximum of four per cent discount on a new CR-V, is this true?
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  Running an MX-5 in winter? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You gave me some helpful advice about a Mazda MX-5 recently. I'm inclined to get one for about £5000. What can I do to make one more practical to use...