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  Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the...
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  I was sold a new battery when the fault was actually a failed alternator - can I get a refund for the battery? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The 2-year-old battery in my Vauxhall Astra 2.2 Coupe failed to start the car during the recent spate of cold weather. After recharging it, it again failed...
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  What could be causing my Renault Clio's starting problem? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.5 DCi with 70,000 miles. When starting from cold, the engine turns and fires but does not pick up. On the third attempt the...
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  My car's CD player went missing when the car was repaired after an accident - what do I do? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an accident with a fox. I drove the car back to my grandma's house on holiday where it was promptly taken by one of my insurance company's...
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  Turnip for the book 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2006 SAAB 9-3 1.9tdi 150bhp almost two years ago with 19,000 miles on the clock and have now done 50,000 miles, but have had nothing but...
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  Should I buy a 4x4? 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are 1 person 1 small dog, long business travels, and the requirement to collect wood every now and then. Suggested is Jeep Cherokee, my budget...
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  Licence question - Suffering a seizure 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Recently the police took my car away from me on the premise that I did not have my license to hand, (the DVLA had not returned it from the six month ban...
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  Pet project? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am tempted by the 20% “VAT” equivalent savings on offer by Skoda on petrol engined Skoda Octavias and I am considering changing my current car a 2006...
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  Broken link 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  At four and a half years old with 45,000 miles on the clock and despite regular servicing and easy domestic usage, the timing chain on my 2,184cc Nissan...
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  Slowed rager 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The Police spend time trying to stop speeding vehicles, but what about very slow ones ignoring the recommendation of the Highway Code to stop and let following...
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  Swirl guides 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We recently emailed you regarding our 2004 BMW 320d that suffered a catastrophic engine failure when a swirl flap in the inlet manifold broke off and entered...
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  Not remotely 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you have an input to help me here. Car failed to start - engine started but then died immediately. The RAC said the car no longer recognised...
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 2004 2.2DCi 7 Turbo's, 3 Intercoolers, what do I d 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  , I treat the vehicle carefully and I change the oil and filter every 6K miles, not the advised 12K. I also have the air and fuel filter changed ahead of schedule too. I tow small trailers fairly regularly and a large one occasionally. The intercooler and pipes around it are leaking again, so
• mazda 6 or something else - What used car to buy under £12k 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I need a new car, since my mondeo is on its way out after many years. I do about 20000 a year as my job involves driving around. I need to tow a caravan  sometimes and get my dogs in the boot.  Priorities are reliability comfort and decent drive with enough guts
• Citroeon Berlingo 750 hdi - Help for a newbie please 23 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  that wont turn over and said they thinks the immobiliser is stopping it from starting. Electrician friend said it would stil turn over if that was the case but just wouldnt start. Eventuall got it recovered and towed to a local garage. They did a diagnostic check and said a list of faults are showing yet
• Skoda Fabia - Fuel leaking into the Sump tank 10 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  came down however then revved up again at which point I turned the car off and pulled over. The car then wouldn’t start again as if it had a flat battery with the ticking noise. Towed it too the garage, who asked when I last put oil in, I said not for a while the level has always been alright
• Who knows - Advice on new car please 1 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  to a normal seat sitting position as possible due to an op ive had I have 3 children, 2 of whom are in car seats and one who is a teenager so needs to be wide enough for all 3 to be seated comfortably so really a flat back seat with no foot hump I have a dog so need to get a cage in the boot I tow a 1500kg
• CORSA SXI TWINPORT 2010 - ECU ISSUE 22 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  , other times it has the ABS light on and on one occasion it wouldn't start for 2 hours and the AA guy had to tow it to my local garage as he said it wouldn't even turn over. I'm based in Manchester and not sure who to take it to. Do I take it straight to Vauxhall or will they rinse me? I've already paid
• Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI DSG 2011 - Mechatronic Failure - a word of caution 13 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  My 2011 1.2 TSI DSG-7 is a car with 41,000 km on the clock. I have only done 7000 km since buying it 13 months ago. It  lost all 2nd/4th/Reverse gears, so got it towed into our Skoda
• Volkswagen Polo 1.2 2010 - VW Polo 2010: EPC light on for the third time 13 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  about £100 for it and now the EPC light is back on again. Before all of this, the EPC light was on and my accelerator was also really weak, my dad was driving it to take it to be fixed and the car stopped on the way had to be towed. I paid around £450 that time around, last week £100 and now it's