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  Using the right oil to prolong DPF life 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you advise your readers to make sure the correct spec oil is being used in thier cars. I have a shiny 2012 Subaru Outback [Diesel]. Both...
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  Can I have my Mk6 Golf fitted with a sunroof? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your opinion on having an aftermarket sunroof fitted to, say, a used Mk6 Golf. Is it wise? And would this be something for my Volkswagen...
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  Did you know that traffic lights in France are linked to radar to stop you speeding? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw something I have never seen before: an honest approach to dealing with speeding that is motivated by road safety rather than revenue collection....
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  Chevrolet Matiz engine problem 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  March 07 Matiz SE 1.0 10K miles. Engine management light came on and it's firing intermittently. Coil failure diagnosed - replaced. Still firing unevenly...
• Renault Clio II 1.4 16v - Clio won't start, sounds like faulty starter..help 23 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  thought i'd tell you every detail in case it leads to something Would the lack of bolts holding the manifold down cause such an air leak that it won't start? It seems theres power to the starter motor and it has a good go at firering up as the fan belt turn a tad. However the syptoms
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  Bio beware 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently read a small article concerning fears associated with new legislation from the EU and subsequently the UK, on increased use of biofuel content...
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  Bump starting a car 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's car battery has gone flat an several occasions with the kids leaving the lights on. So far I have managed to start via jump leads - however not...
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  Long delivery times 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Back in March this year I placed an order for a Mazda 6 with a specification that meant that the car would have to be built. At that time a 4 month...
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  Excesive brake wear 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In January we had to replace the pads and discs all around on our 06 diesel Civic. After four months our service and MOT was due, so I was very surprised...
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  Can I remove the diesel particulate filter on my car? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a diesel car for towing a caravan, and have been considering a 2010 XC70 with the 205ps Geartronic D5 engine. I don't use the car for really short...
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  How can so many of your readers afford to change cars for relatively minor reasons? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  One of your emailers was prepared to stump up £21,000 and part-ex his Mondeo because he wanted “something a little higher than his Mondeo”. Another is...
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  What's the best solution for providing live traffic news? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I find the RDS traffic updates through my car radio frequently 'behind the times', leading to being stuck in jams when I would prefer not to be. I am aware...
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Golf to emit smoke and lose power? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently driving my Volkswagen Golf MkIV on the motorway and I lost all power, and white smoke was billowing out, but the car would still drive....
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  My 1998 Vauxhall Astra has good compression but still misfires - what's wrong with it? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Vauxhall Astra G that has a misfire on no.1 cylinder. I have replaced the coil pack, plugs and leads and still have a misfire. It has got...
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  Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when...
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  We troubleyou 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice. We have a 2008 VW 1.4TDI Polo SE which is generally fine, but the headlight main beam is rather weak and adds little...
• Second hand market doing really well?? 22 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-56104281 For months I’ve heard people, including lying car dealers, that the second hand market is booming. Because of covid, less new cars have been sold, leading to a shortage of used vehicles, increasing prices. Not even a hint of admitting
• Garmin Nuvi 40 sat nav query 18 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  work if I used a USB port rather than the 12v socket? This would be preferable to having a longer power lead trailing along the console to the 12v power socket.
• Over supply of fuel 2 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  of oil could there be a risk of stale petrol? Also it says some fuel retailers will have to close as they're not getting enough customers to keep doors open.  Could this lead to further issues in the future when the world comes out of lock down?
• Automatic Only Licence 29 May 2019 (Forum)
  an automatic) wants her to go for a manual one. With increasing traffic volumes and no real interest on her part in driving a manual I think automatic only would be fine and probably lead to get getting on the road quicker. Any views?