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  Best tyres for Ford Focus? 16 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace all four tyres on my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost. It currently has 215/55 R16 tyres. What would you recommend?
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  Replacing a Fiesta - what should we buy? 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  On your recommendation we bought a Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost three years ago. We are planning to replace it. What would you recommend (other than another...
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  Van starts, but wont idle - what's the fault? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta van starts, but then refuses to idle and dies. Sometimes it will restart - in a plume of black smoke - sometimes it won't start at all....
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  How often should you change the oil in a hybrid? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Hyundai i10 and do mainly short journeys adopting your recommendations regarding six monthly oil changes and higher grade fuel. Should we follow...
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  Replacing a Alfa Romeo 159 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run an Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTD , which I love, but is getting long in the tooth. Do Alfa Romeo build anything that will compare with my 159?
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  Should I have my Lexus re-chipped? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Lexus LS diesel has covered 83,000 miles and is trouble free, but my only concern is lack of power and poor economy (30-35 mpg). I'm considering having...
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  Tickover too high on my Micra 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When starting my Micra from cold the idle speed is low, but when at operating temperature the idle speed remains too high (1000 - 1200rpm). It is like...
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  Should I buy or replace my S40? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I now do fewer than 6000 miles per year (local and annual 1000 miles overseas), mostly alone, and do not depend on the car for commuting. It has very little...
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  Buying an economical family car? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible?
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  Citroen C8 additive warning light 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a Citroen C8 and a warning came up on the panel that the diesel additive needed attention, and to get a local dealer to look at it.
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  Buying a new Focus - which engine and gearbox? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Focus 2011 1.0 Ecoboost 125ps (6 speed manual) or a 1.6 ti-vct 125ps (6 speed automatic-dual clutch) both 5 doors? 80 per cent of my driving...
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  Wanted - Diesel car for 90 mile commute 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter commutes 90 miles a day mostly on motorways. She currently has a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4DCI, and gets about 60mpg. She likes the Fiesta and the...
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  Remapping a Honda Civic 9 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently met a man who has the same car as me, a Honda Civic 2.2 CDTi (10 Reg). He had had it remapped and said that he now is able to achieve 60mpg...
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  Poor fuel economy in my 2002 Fiesta Diesel 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I commute to London 3 times a week and it's a 220 mile round trip, 90% of my trip is on motorways and I never go above 70mph. Now I know my car isn't new...
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  Lower power and economy early in a journey? 30 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been noticing frequent issues where I lose a slight amount of power, and my mpg drops by about 10mpg. I've noticed the engine takes around 10 minutes/7...
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  Buying a car for motorway miles 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of changing jobs. My new job will require quite a lot of business milage. I get a car allowance to purchase my own car then I can claim...
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  Should I buy a Laguna? 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 71-year-old pensioner and am looking to buy what will probably be my last. I want a petrol Laguna automatic about three years old and I have...
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  Is it worth chipping my 2006 Ford Focus? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a chip for my 2006 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCI Diesel (136bhp) at a cost of £395. This is suppose to improve performance to 168bhp and...
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  Why does my Smart car feel like it's labouring at slower speeds? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Smart Car which is using a lot of fuel and feels as though it is labouring when trying to keep to 30mph and 40 mph speed limits. Is the car...
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  Why does my Renault Laguna 1.9dCi stutter in top gear and smoke under acceleration? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dCi on a 51 plate and it runs fine, but when in top gear it feels like it's holding back. Also, when accelerating it produces...