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  What's the best used car for £5k? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car for around £5000 to £6000. It must be larger than the Nissan Note and return decent fuel economyas I'll be doing lots of two hour...
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  Volvo C30 continuously going into limp mode 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volvo C30, which has developed a fault that the garage seem unable to find. The car will suddenly flag up a warning saying "Reduced Engine...
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  Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10...
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  Will buying a van at auction save me money? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to purchase a used Volkswagen Transporter (T5) for a professional conversion to a camper van. Van dealers seem to be really pricey so am...
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  Buying a used Q5 - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering Audi Q5 with the 2.0 TFSI engine, year 2011, with 75,000 on the clock. The car has been regularly serviced, but some of the cylinders...
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  Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and...
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  Engine management light problems with Toyota Yaris 10 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management amber warning light on my daughter's Toyota Yaris (2007 model) comes on intermittently. A couple of years ago this was diagnosed...
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  Why is my Skoda Fabia blowing white smoke? 2 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2003 Skoda Fabia saloon which has done 130,000 miles. The car is blowing white smoke when starting from cold and smells when running and...
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  Golf R carbon build up - is there a cure? 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I should add to petrol to reduce the carbon build up on the exhaust in my Volkswagen Golf R? Or will it harm engine? There is a build-up...
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  Leaving a car for 1 month - is there anything I need to do? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 petrol engined KIA Carens will be left on our drive from 6 January to 4 February, whilst we are on a cruise. Are there any procedures I should...
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  Selling our Micra 1 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 82 and my wife is 78. We both dislike driving and would like to sell our 2011 Nissan Micra Visia CVT. I pay £110 annual tax, £205 insurance and...
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  Should I fit a racing chip to my BMW X3? 28 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to tune my 2004 BMW X3 2.0 diesel, which currently has 150PS. The racing chip will increase torque from 330 to 412Nm and raise output to 192PS....
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  Can I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace the runflat tyres on my MINI Cooper Convertible 2010 with non-runflats to save money and improve driving comfort. 1. Is this possible...
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  Mercedes - warning lights ESP/BAS 8 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John Re: Mercedes e320 plate: EJ51 What is the significance of the warning indicator Esp and BAS? Our local garage has run the checks on his computer...
• Merc W124 a good buy then? 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  So is it a good idea to buy a good but old mercedes? Such as a relatively low mileage W124 with the run-for-ever diesel engine, if there is still such a thing available, or a German built previous model C class rather than a newer model and more expensive Mercedes or a more modern but lesser marque? A close friend of twenty years or more has always bought a new Merc, run it for three years and then repurchased.
• VW polo 1.4 hatchback 2004 101,000 miles - Safe to drive 206 miles and back? 26 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  The mechanic cleared it and advised I go on a long journey as it may be due to the car not getting long enough runs. I did this and 2 years later I'm still with the same engine light. Earlier this year I was driving at 40mph and the car began to lose power and the speed was dropping dramatically. The engine light and EPC light both lit up so I pulled over and stopped the engine.
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  Ford Tourneo Connect - which engine should I choose? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a Ford Tourneo Connect and would like your view on the best engine to choose. I will cover 12,000 miles a year, with occasional...
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  Can I fit runflats to my BMW 1 Series? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a BMW 118d cabriolet on sensible 16-inch wheels with 205 55 16 tyres. These are not run flats but I do not trust the tyre repair...
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  What alternative to a Mazda5? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our much loved 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 was written off last week and we are now in a difficult position looking for a new car with a very limited budget. This...
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  Buying a small and cheap new car - what do you recommend? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum's 2004 plate Vauxhall Corsa is past its best. It is starting to leak and the red paint is fading ,as most red cars do. We're looking at replacement...