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  Why does the turbo of my diesel get so hot? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they...
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  A dealer agreed to restore a classic car I bought - can I get a refund if he won't do the work? 11 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a classic car that's falling apart from a dealer. We arranged that he would get it reassembled and on the road for me. That was five months ago....
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  We had a minor bump on a garage forecourt - and now the police are involved? 16 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently bumped into a parked car on a garage forecourt. She got out, looked at the car, found no damage and so drove off. Now we find an insurance...
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  My Volkswagen Golf is rattling loudly since the emissions fix - what are my options? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my 2.0-litre Volkswagen Golf emissions fix and there is now a top end knock/rattle that my local Volkswagen garage say they are unaware...
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  Need a practical car with good access for elderly passenger - any ideas? 27 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to change my car soon. I'm currently driving a Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. I've had it eight years and love it. Sadly it is no longer suitable...
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  Turbo problems with Volvo V50 - what's the cause? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 model Volvo V50 1.6 Drive SE (90,000 miles) which has developed turbo problems which I gather is common with this engine due to carbon buildup...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Hyunaia Santa Fe? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Hyundia Santa Fe 2.2 Preimium CRDI. It has 141,000 miles on the clock and a full service history with one owner. The price...
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  Premium fuel benefits? 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Given your valid recommendations for V-Power fuels, would my Civic benefit from consistent use of V-Power (or similar) unleaded, or would regular 95-Ron...
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  Which is the better used buy - Civic or Jazz? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to sell my beloved Volvo S60 and get a smaller, more economical car. Could you help me to choose between Honda Jazz 2010 and the Honda Civic...
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  How can I fix my car's demisting problems? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A1 with the 1.4 Tfsi engine and it suffers with terrible condensation, which can take up to 20 minutes to clear. My local dealer has had...
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  Are panoramic roofs any good? 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the lookout for a 2010+ Ford S-Max or Galaxy 2.0 Ecoboost. I'm particularly keen on getting a car with a leather interior, but these seem to appear...
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  /how can I validate the history of a Land Rover with a new chassis? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a 1971 Series 111 Land Rover from an established 4x4 motor trader. The garage does not have much in the way of details of the previous...
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  Volkswagen Golf trapping water in doors – a design fault? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Volkswagen Golf traps water inside all four doors after washing or after. The problem is quite bad and, when I open the doors, the water quite...
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  Honda CRV - can I upgrade the wheels? 25 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Honda CRV 2.0i EX last year. It's been brilliant so far, but one little aesthetic thing bothers me: the wheels (original 16-inch alloys...
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  Where can we have an ABS fault on our Vectra repaired cheaply? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 hatchback, which we bought seven months ago. It now has a Kelsey Hayes ABS pump fault, which we thought we could cure...
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  Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg....
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  Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely...
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  Parking fine and debt recovery threats 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recieved a parking fine of £90 for a 16 minute overstay in a 'euro car parks' car park on the 27/06/11. I followed Honest John's advice to appeal the...
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  Why does my friend struggle to left-foot brake in his wife's Skoda Yeti DSG? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who, having spent the 1970s in the USA, has always driven with two feet. He does this today with his Nissan Micra. His wife has recently...
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  Must I visit my Rover dealer to buy and reprogram an expensive spare key for our 175? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive a 2003 Rover 175. Recently we have lost the spare key. Our Rover dealer has quoted £265 for a replacement, which may take 3-4 weeks...