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  Where can I find the computer terminal on my wife's 1997 Citroen Saxo? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a diagnostic test done on my wife's old 1997 Citroen Saxo as it is running very badly, but my local garage can't find a computer point. The...
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  Why does the coolant temperature of my Hyundai Coupe drop to nothing when the air con is turned on? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When my Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SE (1998) is running at normal operating temperature, one of the two fans cuts in and out as normal. When the air conditioning...
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  Any ideas as to what's causing 'sticky' steering in my Suzuki Wagon R Plus? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 Suzuki Wagon R Plus has always had ''sticky steering'. It's as though there is a tight bush on a shaft, with noticeable static friction then into...
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  Why doesn't my mileometer illuminate? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just had an MoT on my Y-reg Astra. I got it back and went for a run and I noticed that my mileage and mile trip were not illuminated. As I'm not very...
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  How can I un-clog my Vauxhall Zafira's diesel particulate filter? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Vauxhall Zafira comes up with the warning light for the particulate filter, and a couple of times has almost ground to a halt. Will hard driving help...
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  What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't...
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  How can I check which recalls were carried out on a Mazda 6 I want to buy? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of buying 2005 Mazda 6 1.8 S with 37,000 miles. The car is being used for school runs, so I want to make sure it's in good working order....
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  Fundamental 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a lovely red W reg Ford Puma 53k miles that she has run for 9 years. The car is rusting around the rear wheel arches and is becoming unsightly....
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  Belts off 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently experienced 2 timing belt failures, both within the 40,000 / 4 years limits. The 1st in August 09 on a 1995 Astra 1.6 petrol. The 2nd in...
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  Buying an ex-rental car 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been talking to Silverdale Cars in Oxfordshire about a 2.0 Diesel Mondeo Zetec. They have been completely open with me and told me the car I'm interested...
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  Cornelius 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On reflection, I think I will have a VW Polo as my "run-about" baby car now, but what particular model? Petrol or diesel? What colour? Do they do an automatic...
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  Wealth and efficiency 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing from a VAG 1.6FSI petrol to a VAG 1.4TSI turbo petrol (Skoda). I have an unavoidable 40% proportion of sub-2 mile journeys from...
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  Thirst among equals 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Golf 1.4TSI DSG [7-Spd] on 2-9-2009. It is used for long and short trips and I use Superunleaded if available. It does not live up to...
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  Couchette coo 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some months ago you answered a readers enquiry about a car that was comfortable for sleeping in whilst touring but cheaper to run then a conventional type...
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  Bonus of contention 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned and run a vehicle for the last four years and am glad to say that I have accrued 4 years' No Claims Bonus on my insurance. I now need to purchase...
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  Sprocket set 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just recently bought a 2004 SEAT Ibiza 1.2. The oil warning light came on after driving for approx. 20 mins and intermittently thereafter. I have...
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  A tension seeker 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Toro mower with a TUD 5 diesel that had broken a timing belt and bent a few valves. I got a new head from the UK and put all back together with...
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  Motor boater 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Left Hand Drive, (UK plates) FIAT Barchetta and am planning on driving it down to the coast of Spain and leaving it down there...
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  Runflattery 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had suffered a puncture of one of my Bridgestone runflat tyres and had to run it flat to get the car to a place of safety. I then faced the...
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  Winter warm 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend as a cheap, reliable car at up to £2k to do 5k miles a month? Has to be reliable (don't want to have to resort to freezing to...