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  Which cars are most comfortable 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2014 Golf 1.2 TSI but the driver's seat is rock hard and very uncomfortable. Can you recommend similar sized cars in the budget range £11,000-13,000...
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  MINI losing water - what's the fault? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend's MINI was getting its MoT recently and the mechanic said the water pump had a slight leak. Since then the radiator reservoir needs filling...
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  How can I ensure my Saab 9-3's turbo doesn't blow again after being repaired? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 10-year-old Saab 9-3 2.2TiD. On a recent journey it suddenly failed to accelerate and large clouds of smoke came out of the exhaust. I called...
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  Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new...
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  New MoT certificates may lead to more forgeries. 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Now that the MoT certificate is no more than a print-out there has been a further outbreak of forgeries. Never take an MoT print-out at face value. MoT...
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  'Chipping' a Golf Plus? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted...
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  Did my Audi A3's ESP cause my accident? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2006 Audi A3 Automatic has been written off in an accident, which we feel has to be due to a fault in the Electronic Stability Control (ESP) in the...
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  Mondeo running on three cylinders 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One cylinder on my 02 Mondeo is not firing. The garage replaced the coil pack, plugs leads, injectors and rail and they've done a compression test. The...
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  Buying and Selling and Shell V-Power 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Focus Titanium to my exact spec through Drive the Deal, and sold the old car through Sure Sell. It worked out very well - thanks...
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  A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
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  Earth quake 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received notice of proposed traffic calming measures from the council. They wish to put 13 sets of speed cushions in what is currently a 30mph zone....
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  Why is my 1998 Volkswagen Polo losing power when wet? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL loses power in the wet. Any ideas why this might be? It started happening after driving through a particularly deep puddle...
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  What's causing my FIAT Brava to lose power? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiat Brava SX80 1.2 16V (2000) which suffers a severe loss of power when attempting to reach 60mph on the motorway. Power drops off and the car...
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  Running the gauntless 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A survey amongst my friends and acquaintances revealed that none of us are aware of anybody receiving a fine for exceeding the speed limit in an average...
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  Braking up is hard to do 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In your VW Touran review you mention a possible recall given the number of ABS control unit faults. Mine has just developed this 'feature' and before...
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  What exactly leads to an increased insurance premium? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having...
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  S172 Name of Driver Required? 22 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I received a 'Notice of Intention to prosecute' asking for the name & address of the driver of my car, due to a recording of excessive speed (38 in a 30...
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  As an ex-insurance company employee I strongly advise your readers to declare any accident, regardless of whether a claim is likely. 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As an ex-employee of an insurance company I have been following the recent correspondence concerning the non-disclosure of accidents. It is understandable...
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  Over the shoulder number 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  It would appear that I am not alone in my anxiety and apprehension when joining and being joined by sliproad traffic on UK motorways. The Highway Code...
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  My Ford's SYNC 3 system has stopped working, what could be the cause? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I can't turn on the radio or adjust the in my Ford Transit as the audio button on the touch screen is greyed out. It did it once before and was advised...