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  Clearing a DPF 4 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that if I do several short trips in a 4x4 with a dpf i can un block it by engaging low in theauto box and then driving flat out up a steep...
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  What do you think of the Renault Scenic automatic diesel? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am 70 and enjoy the high seats of my Renault Scenic to get in and out. I drive a diesel 1.9 Scenic manual, but would like your thoughts on their automatic...
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  Left hand drives in the UK 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Dear Sir, I will be working in the UK for a year from Jan 2012. I want to buy a LHD small hatchback to use while I'm in the UK and then take back home...
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  Vauxhall Astra temperature gauge 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 auto and the temperature gauge doesn't move when driving but when sitting it starts to rise?
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  Buying new tyres 17 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 407SW 1.6 58 plate with 36000 miles on clock and the front tyres need replacing (Michelin Radial XSE 205/60 R16 92HG1). Main dealer says...
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  Will a Jaguar XF diesel be ok used for weekend and evening journeys? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I treat myself to a new or nearly-new Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel and only drive it at weekends and maybe some evenings, will the DPF be ok as long as those...
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  Why am I getting an 'Engine Malfunction' warning in my Ford Mondeo? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Mondeo, five years old, 48,000 miles. A warning light appeared on my dash which signifies 'Engine Malfunction'. The car drives as normal,...
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  What do you think of the Audi CVT Multitronic gearbox? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering an Audi 2.0 saloon on an 06 plate, which has a CVT automatic (Multitronic) gearbox. Has anyone got any views on this type of automatic?
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  Is it normal for a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa's engine to be noisy? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a Corsa 1.2 on an 05 plate with 24,000 miles. l have noticed that the engine is quite noisy when we are driving - is this normal?
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  Why has my Renault Scenic's speedometer stopped working? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an S-reg Renault Scenic. My speedometer only works for two or three miles and then drops back down to zero, and stays there. Have you any advice?
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  Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?
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  Why did my car's fan belt shred itself? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car's shredded its fan belt. I've just been told by the AA not to drive the car, and that it's unusual for a fan belt to shred. Do you know what would...
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  I do my own servicing - can I still get European breakdown cover? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm going to be driving to France and wanted to get breakdown cover - does the fact that I service my car myself affect the cover?
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  A matter of a pinion 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mk V Golf which has done 45k and it has developed a dullish whining noise. It sounds like I'm driving an old Land Rover. Is there a history of...
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  Low CO coupe 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently taken ownership of a Volvo C30 1.6D Driv-e (my Polo 1.4 TDI was horrid). It is wonderfully economical, very quiet, responsive, well finished,...
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  Do I need to change all four tyres at the same time on a BMW xDrive model? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW 18d. The dealer says although it is an X drive, in normal driving 100% of the power is sent to the front and the rear is only used when extra...
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  New brake discs needed on my VW Tiguan after 10,000 miles, is this normal? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The pads and brake discs on my new December 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan required replacement after only 10,000 miles due to serious corrosion. This has not...
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  Can I drive under Section 88 or not? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Some people have to apply for the over-70s licence by paper format but the DVLA makes no sense. It states in one paragraph, 'While the DVLA is completing...
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  What licence and insurance do I need to operate a petrol engine wheelbarrow across a public road? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a pedestrian controlled, petrol engine, two wheeled, wheelbarrow. It cannot be ridden on and I wish to move a quantity of topsoil across a 'public',...
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  Why is there noise coming from the front wheels of my Toyota Auris? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2016 Toyota Auris 1.6-litre diesel that's done 18,200 miles. The car was purchased brand new in February and it had its first service in July....