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  Does the new BMW 118SE's turbo need to be cooled at the end of a drive? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a new 4-door BMW 118 SE. The spec includes a turbo petrol engine. I am wondering if the turbo is likely to encounter the...
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  Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years...
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  Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another...
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  Metal fatigue 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a comprehensive 'platinum' warranty on my MG-ZT-T that I use to tow our caravan. Prior to leaving for a 5-week trip to France I had a pre-trip check...
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  Cheap Jeep 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Because we live out in the country, we are thinking of buying a four wheel drive. We have been recommended a 2009 Jeep Cherokee 2.8.CRD Limited 5-door...
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  Faulty gearbox 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Honda Civic with a full service history in January of this year for £7500. The car recently (whilst on holiday) developed a fault which...
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  Can I alter my 2002 Ford Ranger's wheels and/or gearing for better fuel economy when cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Ford Ranger pick-up and use it for work and pleasure. I have noticed that on a motorway run, at 70mph it is running at just over 3,000rpm....
• Mazda MX5 - Car been in the garage for 6 weeks! 17 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Well where do I begin. My car broke down 6 weeks ago. I'm in the RAC so they towed me to the nearest garage, which they said were reasonably good - That was all that RAC would do since I have subsequently spoken to them for assistance. This is where the trauma begins - they still
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  Should we order our new Nissan Navara with 20-inch wheels as the dealer suggests? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change our Nissan Navara for a new one with the Renault 190 BHP engine. We use the vehicle to tow a fifth wheel caravan/motorhome and do...
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  Can you recommend a simple, easily-maintained replacement for my ageing Citroen 1.9TDi? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Citroen 1.9 TD on a 'P' plate and marital pressure is pushing for a change. The current car has no value. I only do less than 7000...
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  Banger explodes 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Rover from a dealer in Peterborough. It was a used car and one that I could afford. My husband and I test drove it for about 5 minutes...
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  Diesaster-prone 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some while ago I believe you wrote that driving less than 6,000 miles per year did not warrant purchasing a diesel car. Could you please give me your reasons...
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  CRVous bodily harm 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about replacing my CR-V diesel 2006 32,000 mileage. I don't need 4-wheel drive, although it is nice to have. I need a car capable of returning...
• Emergency kit in the boot 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  complex problems for this exercise. I am assuming protective clothing in inclement weather. I am ignoring survival rations. My own answers produced this list. 1. The car just stops 2. A flat tyre 3. A flat battery 4. A blown bulb 5. Need a tow for a short distance 6. Exhaust box dragging on the road 7
• Hyundai Tucson 2016 - Replacement Car Battery 1 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  top which I read somewhere implies that it is.  For info the car often goes for weeks without being used. I use it to tow a caravan.  Grateful for any advice. 
• Parallel Parking Against The Traffic 9 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Did this when I broke down yesterday, since the only parking spot was on the other side of the road and I didn’t think to push the car through a U-turn, which would have been more difficult and obstructive. Apparently this is illegal in Taiwan, Fine, tow and storage fees
• Ford Kuga - Overheating Engine Recall 24 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  So a  work colleague of mine has a Ford Kuga with a 2.0 Duratorq engine. Last weekend it overheated to the extent that smoke was pouring from it. They pulled over and switched it off. A passing fire engine pulled over and doused the engine bay with water. They had it towed
• Vauxhall Corsa D - failed timing chain 15 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  it wouldnt start. he desperatly needs the car got it towed to a garage who diagnosed a failed timing chain. i think the reason the battery was sliggish was because his good lady gave it a good few tries to start it up in the morning. apparantly this is quite common on the corsa. the question is have
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  Why won't my Renualt Kangoo van start? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Kangoo 1.9d stopped and now won't start. I've got the ignition light but no glow plugs light on dash and it won't turn over. What can I do?
• Hea***/Limo as family car? 3 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  . I'm not sure how these things are built, would there be any problem fitting a tow hitch to a limo? Would it be an issue teaching my son to drive in one? Not sure about car lengths and provisional licenses. Thanks very much, Kev