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  Can you recommend an SUV that's cheap to run? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for the most economical 4x4 to tow a trailer with two horses. It must be automatic, low tax and cheap to insure. Any ideas?
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus intermittent electrical failure 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm suspecting a connection, battery or alternator fault or short circuit, but the fact that it spontaneously cleared in inconsistent with anything I can think or, unless there is some form of self resetting trip switch? The car is now running ok I think, wife to scared to drive as she worried the whole thing will go dead whilst she'd driving along the road. Anybody had similar experiences or thoughts on what this might be?
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
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  Buying an affordable second hand rural runabout 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an affordable (probably small) second hand car for the school runs and commute to work. But I live rurally with lots of muddy, stony...
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  Winter tyre advice needed for Vauxhall Vectra owner 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra diesal Estate 1.9 CDTi 16V (2008 model). It runs on 225 45 R18 95Y XL tyres and I want to purchase winter tyres and have seen...
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  New Car Fuel Economy - will it ever improve? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Skoda Superb Estate 2.0 TDI CR 170PS DSG, which I took delivery of in September 2014. Since then I have clocked up over 7000 miles and have...
• Night-time Running Lights 6 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Sorry, but my goat has been got by lumens, yet again. I note that recent BMWs in particular are fitted with very white illumination of their rear numberplate....
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  Buying a used family SUV/estate - what would you recommend? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a workhorse estate/suv that can handle 18,00 miles a year for five years, for around £16,000. At this budget I think I'm probably looking...
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  Need a cheap and reliable hatchback for £2k 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a maximum of £2250 to spend and am looking at buying a used Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 or Ford Focus. I want a car that will be reasonably cheap...
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  Yaris or Fiesta for a low mileage driver? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I' planning to buy either a Toyota Yaris (2009-2011) or Ford Fiesta (2008 onwards). Which of the two do you recommend for reliability, holding its...
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  Peugeot Expert showing engine management light 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Every so often the engine management light comes on my Peugeot Expert (2002) and the engine starts to make a knocking noise. Sometimes it only lasts a...
• Renault Master 1998 2.8td - Diesel not starting 15 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Right, the battery is good. Its turning over freely and quickly. There is no horrible smoke. When the van is running its only normal black smoke under load. There is no evident power loss when running. The van used to start instantly until last winter and then it started taking longer. I thought this was due to the fact I was in the french alps for winter (very cold) and I didn't use it much.
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  BMW E90 - what are the most common faults? 28 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 320M convertible that I have had from new. The car has been faultless (apart from the usual issues with the 19-inch alloys and run flat...
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  Does my new Fiat 500 need an oil change after just 900 miles? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Fiat 500 TwinAir Lounge at the beginning of March. The dealer kindly 'offered' to book me in for an oil change at 900 miles for the generous...
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  Buying a car for £5k - which is best? 2 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've been searching the forums and previous questions regarding cars. I want to spend about £5000 and I do about 30 miles a day (half motorway, half A-roads)....
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  Buying a new Jaguar - should I go for new or used? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Jaguar and have about £30,000 to spend. However, I can’t decide on which model (new or used) to buy. Which would you recommend...
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  Does the Land Rover Freelander 2 suffer from DPF problems? 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father is about to change his Land Rover Freelander 2 for a new car and has offered me his old car. I am very tempted by this kind offer as it will...
• Nissan Serena - Problems with diesel fuel system 21 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The Nissan approach to help in such matters does not fit in the real world, have the vehicle brought in £180, run diagnostics until the fault is traced at £75 per hour.  
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  Will my Golf TDI suffer from DPF problems? 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father bought a 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI a few months ago with 22,500 miles on the clock. It now has 31400 miles and he does 25,000 miles a year...
• Nissan Serena - Problems with diesel fuel system 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  The Nissan approach to help in such matters does not fit in the real world, have the vehicle brought in £180, run diagnostics until the fault is traced at £75 per hour.