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  This is why you should always idle your turbocharged engine after use. 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  RC of Brentwood is indeed wise to idle his turbocharged engine before shut-down. He will extend the life of the turbo, and save himself a lot of expense....
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  Should my partner's 1 Series BMW be using so much oil? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In January this year my partner took delivery of a new 1 Series BMW convertible. She is delighted with the car but was surprised when a few weeks ago,...
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  Should I have my 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun converted to LPG to reduce fuel consumption? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being offered a 2000 model Mitsubishi Shogun GLS V6 LWB 3-litre petrol model free of charge by a family member. It's a very nice car inside, and has...
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  Can you recommend an economical, safe lease car for use as a city commuter? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I presently lease a Nissan Micra Tekna through the NHS trust l work for. The trust will not be undertaking any further leasing agreements when mine runs...
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  Particles of association 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 model Volvo V70 D5 SE, and I recently received a recall notice from Volvo regarding diesel fuel getting into the sump oil during a DPF regeneration...
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  How can I get a motorcycle registered in my name without a V5? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I swapped my running moped for a spares or repair motorcycle. When I swapped we did not fill in the V5s or send them off because he did not have his V5...
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  How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first...
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  Why is my 2007 Astra Twintop diesel so problematic? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Astra Twintop diesel with 51,000 miles that I love, apart from a recent problem with the emissions warning light frequently lighting up....
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  Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and...
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  No particulate place to go 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Focus 1600TDCI 110 with a relative’s help at a car auction. It was cheap at £4,000 because it had 139,000 miles on the clock. It came from...
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  Sootable case for treatment? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light...
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  Rental arithmetic 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently decided to trade-in my 30,000 mile 2003 Ford Focus1.6 Ghia Auto for an 09 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Auto in Moondust Silver. But I was slightly surprised...
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  Cinq, or swim? 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I test-drove a FIAT 500 Lounge at Parkside Garage, Twickenham. There's no doubt, it has bags of style and character at a very, very attractive price (though...
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  Sixties cars 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are both retired and in our sixties. My present car is a 2003 reg Toyota RAV-4 (3 door) with only 35,000 miles on the clock (less than 5,000 miles a...
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  Flawed angular? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We run two cars, an old Honda Shuttle for our family of six, and a two-year-old Peugeot 107 that my husband uses to get to work Monday to Friday and we...
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  Worser Gummage 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Alfa Romeo 159 Sportback 1.9 JTDm 16v. Recently a warning message appeared stating "Pollution Filter Clogged". The garage tells me this happens...
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  Bent-lie 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago, an elderly relative passed away and left his 1960 Bentley S2 saloon in his garage. I purchased his house from the estate and moved from...
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  Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new...
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  Dis-policed 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The Police here (Dyfed-Powys Police) are running a campaign "Get Insured or Get it Seized" which highlights their powers to seize vehicles that are on...
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  What are the advantages of a mild-hybrid car? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any advantage in owning a self charging mild hybrid Hyundai Tucson over a non mild hybrid model?