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  Why is my Ford C-MAX losing power? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford C-MAX2.0 petrol automatic (2007 model) that has just turned 56,000 miles. I have today experienced a loss of power but managed to limp home...
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  How do taxi firms get around DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a used Renault Trafic, although my question is about DPFs in general. So to start regeneration you should be driving motorway...
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  Should I buy a Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6? 30 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have found a 2006 Ford Mondeo estate 2.5 V6 automatic for sale with only 36,000 miles on the clock. It looks immaculate and the mileage is warranted....
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  Do you have to fit new tyres in pairs? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf. It is just one year old and has 10,000 miles on the clock. However, yesterday I had to replace one of the rear tyres. Can I just...
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  Will stop/start cause turbocharger damaging 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 3 Series BMW 320i Xdrive and assume it has a turbocharger fitted. With previous turbocharged cars I have always allowed a couple...
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  Need a used 4x4 for towing - What do you recommend? 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £12,000 to spend on a used 4x4 for towing a 1.5 tonne boat. I have short listed the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Freelander 2. What would be your recommendation...
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  Buying a hatchback - Golf or A3? 5 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car. Must be automatic and petrol. I quite like the Audi A3 sports back (150PS) and the Volkswagen Golf Match Editon DSG 125PS. Both...
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  Petrol or diesel Hyundai Tucson 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Hyundai Tucson automatic. However, reading your general advice you recommend petrol rather than diesel and torque converter...
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  Mitsubishi Colt gearbox problem - any solution? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 diesel semi automatic has a problem. All appears normal when the engine is pulling but when decelerating on the overun, the transmission...
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  Garage has broken car and now won't fix it? 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I left my car with a garage for blown exhaust manifold gasket. Said it was the head gasket so told them to go ahead. Now garage cann get car to start....
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  Saab servicing - should I stick with the main dealer? 18 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Saab 9-3 1.9 Tid Automatic 150PS model. With only one Saab dealership left in Ireland, should I keep main dealer service? Would other garages...
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  Can you recommend a car with an upright seating position? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had an operation and my physio has said I need a car with an upright seating position, automatic with flat seat pan so hips and knees are...
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  Why does the engine fan continue to run after the car's switched off? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Skoda question: from time to time the engine cooling fan our new (2014) Octavia 2.0 TDi continues to run for an interminable period after the...
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  Buying my business lease car - can they refuse to sell it to me? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a business lease on a car for almost four years. I love the car so much I would like to buy it from the lease company. Initially they said they...
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  Can you recommend a new small 4x4? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new five-door hatchback or crossover, with an automatic gearbox due to my bad knee. The car must be comfortable on the motorways as...
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  Struggling to remove a timing belt 5 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed the harmonic balancer in my Volkswagen Passat 1.8 litre non turbo and had to remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulley -...
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  Buying a new car with light steering - recommendations? 5 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been diagnosed with cubit tunnel syndrome and will need a car with very light steering because of reduced grip in my right hand). Is rear or...
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  Why does my daughter's Ibiza refuse to start? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car often won't start because the battery is flat. She does a few short town-based journeys each week, and a monthly motorway trip home....
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  Volvo XC60 misfire 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2010 Volvo XC60 and find it hard to get any really truthful in-depth information relating to them. The problem I have is ether a misfire under...
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...