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  Trading in an accident damaged car - Am I liable? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently traded a 2005 Renault Clio for a Ford Focus from the same year. After a few days running the Focus I noticed that it is leaking oil and...
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  Flat spot at 2000rpm in my Honda FR-V? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you may be able to help me with a problem I have on my 56 plate 2.0-litre petrol Honda FRV. It has a very odd flat spot which manifests its...
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  Audi engine misfire - what is the cause? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Audi 2.0TFSI, registered in 2006, 4 weeks ago. After two weeks it began to misfire with the engine warning light flashing for a few...
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  What is causing my Citroen C5 to run roughly? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The night before last I drove, with a friend, to a meeting about 10 miles away in my recently-purchased Citroen 2008 C5 2.0 HDI 138 Automatic, 61,000 miles...
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  Which used estate would you choose? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've narrowed my search for a second hand buy down to a few models, I have a max of £17-18k to spend, but id rather keep it to 15/16k unless theres something...
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  I can recommend winter tyres after fitting them to my wife's BMW 325M. 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We live in semi-rural Aberdeenshire and we do have winters up here, the last three returning to what were 'normal' winters a few years ago. My wife drives...
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  Want to replace our two cars - what do you recommend? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run two cars and would like to replace one or both in the next couple of months. My husband drives an 03 plate Toyota Corolla vvti 1.6...
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  SORN question for laid up vehicle since 1998 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old Triumph Herald which has been laid up by my garage since the end of 1997. Prior to that it was used on the road and was taxed. The car has...
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  Mini Clubman or Fiat 500? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing our second car for a small, cheap-to-run car with low tax. I would buy newish. A Fiat 500 or Mini Clubman both appeal, the Mini...
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  Which small car to replace my 2003 Ford Fiesta? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in my early 70s (but fit and agile). I think the time has come to change my 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 for a newer secondhand small car with a budget of...
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  My Volvo XC60 can't return claimed mpg figures - why? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volvo XC60 D3 Manual Drive, which I bought new in October 2010 and which has completed 12,000 miles of almost exclusively extra urban runs at 60-70mph...
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  Is fuel tank condensation in my diesel tractor causing starting problems? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Some 2-3 weeks ago you ran a letter about problems with diesel fuel blockage caused by the addition of biodiesel to standard diesel and lack of use of...
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  What could be causing a sooty odour to emit from the engine of my Jaguar XF diesel? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel Premium Luxury that I bought as a Jaguar approved used car from a main dealer three months ago. It came with a full...
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  Buying a new used car car for my 20k a year commute 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 20k miles a year, on a good mix of motorway and urban routes. I commute in heavy traffic and need a car that meets lots of criteria: Comfortable...
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  Why is VOSA initiating these changes to the MoT inspection, such as visual inspections only for suspension springs? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just read a letter sent to Car Mechanics magazine (Oct. page 41). It was sent by an MOT tester who went on a refresher course run by VOSA. One of the...
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  Wide eyed and legacyless 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Subaru Legacy 3.0. It is a blast and I love it. But it will stall with no warning or fuss on the first journey of the day. Other times of...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Polo's engine cutting out whilst I'm driving it? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.6 CR/DPF 90PS 5-speed manual in November 2010. It now has 1,500 miles on the clock. It stalled at a junction soon...
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  Why has Shell's 'fuel saver' diesel increased my Chevrolet Cruze's consumption from 29.4mpg to 27.86mpg? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have now run a Chevrolet Cruze diesel auto for over one year. Since Shell introduced "Fuel saver" diesel, my consumption has increased to 27.86 mpg average...
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  Car will not rev up 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 807 2.2HDi on an 04 plate. It will not rev up properly. The turbo is good, pdf is good, car starts first time and ticks over fine but...
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  Engine juddering 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Laguna 1.9 dCi on a 53-plate. It has been well looked after, but recently it started juddering. I got it onto diagnostics and it came...