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  Which city car auto is best? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking for a small three year old automatic for town driving. The Hyundai i10/Kia Picanto/Suzuki Alto are in the mix as they have torque converter...
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  Which MPV? 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used MPV for myself, baby and partner. My partner will also use it to drive to work. My budget is £4.5k and would like to go up to...
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  Audi service costs 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Just been quoted £499 for a service on my Audi A6 Avant diesel including Oil/Pollen Filter/Fuel Filter & Brake fluid change - does that seem reasonable?...
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  Engine has run out of oil after a service – is the garage to blame? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car has had a service done recently, but after a few days the engine oil ran out. I discovered that the engine oil filler was open with no cap. Am I...
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  Should we change our MINI's 11-year-old tyres? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our MINI Cooper is 11 years old and still running on its original rear tyres that have 5mm of tread remaining. The tyres are 15-inch Dunlop SP Sport and...
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  Winter tyres for my Smart Cabrio? 17 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2008 Smart Cabrio. The best fun car I have had in 30 years! Would it be worth investing in a set of steels and running on winter...
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  High mileage hybrids optimum time to change ? 14 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have 3 year old Prius which have had from new and has done 80k - should I change now or keep for another 2 to 3 years ?
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  Qashqai or ASX? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used SUV around the 2-3 year old mark. I have narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD or the Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel. Which...
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  How often should I change filters? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in...
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  Buying new wheels for winter tyres 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy Jaguar wheels or non Jaguar wheels to run winter tyres?
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  I'm looking for a replacement for my 2000 Daewoo Matiz 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need a small five-door manual, mainly for local runs but some longer drives, to replace a fantastic 12-year-old Daewoo Matiz SE which is showing its...
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  Jaguar XF - does it have a diesel particulate filter? 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Jaguar XF have a DPF and if yes, are you aware of any problems? We have had problems with our current Vauxhall Insignia and don't want a repeat.
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  Best fuel for Volkswagen Up - what would you recommend? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently ordered a Volkswagen Up (your review was very informative) and was wondering what fuel (brand, RON etc) would you recommend? The model...
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  Driving with a worn DMF - what happens? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think I have the early signs of a worn DMF. What is the outcome (regarding damage or possible breakdown) of driving with a worn Dual Mass Flywheel?
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  Car hire in Spain - any suggestions? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to hire a car in Spain next week. From you correspondence do you have a feel for the company least likely to rip us off on spurious damage etc?
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  A smooth, punchy diesel estate required. 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A family member wants to get an automatic diesel with a maximum budget of £5,500. It has to be smooth and have lots of torque. What cars would you suggest...
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  Petrol or diesel? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 10000 miles a year. Is it worth getting a diesel and I mean a 10 year old diesel, or stick to petrol? I've been offered a nice MG ZS + 1.8...
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  Car won't start after running out of fuel 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of diesel but when I refueled the car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. Do I need to prime the pump, and if so how? It's a Mercedes-Benz...
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  Excessive oil consumption 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A5 is 6-months old and has done 6,000 miles. On recent 150 mile run I had black soot in my exhausts and an oil usage of half litre /600 miles....
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  Idling issues 21 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car complete turns off when I step off the accelerator. In short it does not idle, it runs only when I keep my foot on the accelerator pedal - once...