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  Regenerating my DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to remember you saying that if there is a period of low speed, short journeys the engine should be run at 2000revs+ for a period of 15 minutes each...
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  Buying an economical family car 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K...
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  Excessive fuel consumption on a Focus 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year my fuel consumption reduced by about 5 to 10%, I check the consumption weekly and do the same journeys each week. I changed the air...
• Toyota RAV4 Automatic 2003 120000 miles - Erratic problem pulling in low gears 21 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Erratic problem pulling in low gears The symptoms are: 1. Every now and again the car will really not like to gain speed form low speed. Other days it runs OK 2. On a few occasions the engine has raced when 1. above happens My local garage had recently serviced the car and agreed to check it out again as the problem started after the service.
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  An estate or MPV for less than £2000 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a cheap but large estate or MPV with good fuel economy and running costs. Favorites are Audi A6, though I have read scary stories about...
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  Saab - should I buy a pre-reg / new one shortly? 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Bearing in mind the current situation that Saab find themselves in, and Saab GB is currently being run by the receivers, will the next few weeks prove...
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  Vectra heater problems 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 53 reg Vauxhall Vectra petrol. My heater has stopped blowing warm air into the cabin. I have had my thermostat replaced and...
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  Vauxhall Zafira - what's the problem? 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2003, 105000 miles otc.Recently serviced as usual by dealer.Developed a tapping sound, only noticeable on acceleration to 2250...
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  Stalling old BMW 525 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 old BMW 525TD automatic has developed an intermittent fault. Occasionally, from rest, when it is put into drive the engine stalls (if it was a...
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  What size winter tyre do I need? 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a '09 ford mondeo 1.8 diesel titanium which I intend to run for at least 6 years, it has 235 45 R 17 summer tyres on. What winter tyres would...
• Peugeot 307CC - Water in the wiring? 29 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  My wife’s Peugeot 307CC developed a cooling problem. After returning from 30+ miles of motorway driving the engine was running cool, water and oil temp gauges both low and the radiator fan was on continuously. The cooling system header tank showed a water level between min and max so not much water had leaked out. The fault may have existed for a day or two without detection as only short journeys had been undertaken on the previous day.
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  EC tests and fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm intrigued about real world economy and the rise of the so called eco models which do not seem to come close to their claimed figures. My five year...
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  Medium sized old cars 12 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Am constrained by budget and looking to buy a medium size car about 10 years old to drive 6000 miles a year. Hatchback petrol to seat 4 adults. Am...
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  Best second-hand coupé cabrio or convertible 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is set on buying a convertible as a second car, probably a coupé cabrio for security reasons (when we had car with a soft electric sunroof it was...
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  Starter car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son passed his test very quickly and has saved up for a car. His maximum budget is £2,500. We have scoured local papers and local dealers...
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  Focus TDCi won't start 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Was driving home when my car juddered to a stop & cut out. Have had the Cam & crank sensors changed & a new fuel filter. There is pressure at the injectors...
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  Juddering Fiesta 1.3 1 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3 stalls when I slow down and go into second gear or when I come to a stop. It also judders when I accelerate and seems to be resisting...
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  Can you recommend a car that will take three child seats across the rear seats? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My niece wants to buy a car that will take at least three child seats in the rear for the school run. Can you recommend any reliable vehicles? Also, can...
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  Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys...
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  Car suitable for a dog 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change my Fiat Panda to something more suitable now I've got a labrador. He needs to be able to get in and out by himself. I need the car to...