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  Which premium diesel fuels are the best for which types of driving? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been reading with interest your advice on diesels having just taken delivery of my new company car a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI. Like all diesels, it...
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  Need a 4x4 with low running costs -which? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just sold my old Land Cruiser as it was proving too expensive to run. We have three kids and seven dogs and need something that will cope with motorway...
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  Bought an Aston Martin at auction that is not as described 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought an Aston Martin at auction on an absent bid as I was away. The car was sold to me as a running and driving prototype. I plan to show...
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  Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Are run flat tyres less robust than ordinary ones? I currently have a puncture and when I get the Continental tyre replaced tomorrow, it will be the tenth...
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  Are run flat tyres worth the extra money? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being put off buying a BMW 3 Series because it has run flat tyres. I understand a punctured run flat is only good for 50 miles at 50 mph and can't...
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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  Petrol or diesel C-Class? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I do 15,000 miles a year, daily 15 or less round trips, with 70 mile runs about once a fortnight and longer holiday runs. I have run a Mercedes C220 CDI...
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  Peugeot 407 running rough 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Peugeot 407 2.0 Diesel for 2 years now, and every 5-600 miles, the engine develops a misfire, as if it is being starved of fuel for a second...
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  Supermarket Diesel? 11 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My brother has a '10 van that has been running rough, loss of power etc. He returned it to the dealers and they have told him the roughness is due to him...
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  Cattle rid 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Z4, 2 yrs old and only 6,000 miles. It needs a new catalytic converter and luckily the warranty will replace it but I realise that I've probably...
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  Are daytime running lights safe? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do you regard daytime running lights as safe? I am amazed by the number of drivers who drive with only their 'running lights' on during the early evening...
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  BMW X5 - Would replacing run-flat tyres with normal tyres improve the ride? 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would replacing the run-flat tyres on my BMW X5 with normal tyres improve the ride quality? I recently bought a 2010 BMW X5 3.0D with 18in wheels and run-flat...
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  Why is the engine 'Stop' warning coming on when driving my Citroen Xsara in traffic? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen Xsara has an intermittent 'Stop' warning and temperature light coming on. This only seems to happen when I'm driving in town. When driving on...
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  Should I have my lights on all the time? 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As my car does not have daytime running lights do you recommend the use of side lights instead?
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  Cheapest car for commuting? 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 50 miles each way to work. Approximately 25000 miles per year. What model car would you recommend as being cheap to buy and run?
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  Daylight Running Lights - are you aware of this? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are due to take delivery of a new ix20 in July, unfortunately it does not come with DRL's. Are you aware of any 'certified' firms that can fit these...
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  V-Power in a hybrid? 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I run my new Prius 10th Anniversary on Shell V-Power? I'm hoping to get even better fuel economy to offset the additional cost at the pump.
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  Is premium diesel worth the extra cost? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth using a premium diesel fuel in a 2007 VW Passat 2.0 TDI car from the point of view of performance, engine longevity, smoother running etc?
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  Looking for a Small cheap to run automatic car for my Mother - can you help? 15 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for my mother. It needs to be an automatic and ideally not too big, but have five doors and good on fuel. She probably has a...
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  Vengance is mine 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My new KIA Venga 2 (1.6 petrol Automatic) is averaging 25mpg over the first 1,500 miles. Is it normal for a new car to drink juice? Average consumption...