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  Power of modern engines 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Skoda Superb Estate. I am told that its 1.4 turbo engine is comparable to the 2.5 engine of my 1999 Vauxhall Omega because...
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  Low mileage Polo - what should I check? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Volkswagen Polo Match with low mileage but first registered in 2008. It currently has 3500 miles and has been used by an elderly...
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  Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old...
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  Can you drive a 3-wheeler on a provisional? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My future in-law needs commuter transport. His partner is pregnant he has not passed his test yet. Can you still obtain roadworthy Reliant 3 wheelers with...
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  Which hatchback could I replace my MG ZR with? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My beloved 8-year-old MG ZR with 29,000 on the clock has been written off and I'm seeking a replacement 1.2 or 1.4, 3/5-door hatchback, made in Britain,...
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  Tyre wall wear - should I replace to avoid blowout? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother has a 1st March 2007 Peugoet 307 SW with Pirelli P7 tyes on 16" alloys. it has now done 26,500 miles - I can see very minor cracks on the side...
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  Which large automatic car will offer good comfort for a tall driver? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall chap with long legs and dodgy knees. My ageing Omega is in need of replacement but I cannot find anything with the same legroom or comfort....
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  Cam belt change - what other jobs should be done? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has a Golf 1.9 TDi which is four years old. The Volkswagen garage she uses has advised her to have the timing belt changed based on the age of...
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  Why does the diff fluid need changing in my 26,000-mile-old Honda CR-V? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a second generation 2005 Honda CR-V 2.0ES. I felt a strange 'rubbing sound' on either full lock. After a diagnostic charge of £48 I was told the...
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  What is causing my Volkswagen Eos to feel sluggish when cold? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Eos with a TDI engine and DSG gearbox. It's four years old, but only shows 28,000 miles with four Volkswagen main dealer services....
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  Changing from SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI-what would you recommend? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to change my 6year old (50k) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI FR within the next year. I don't do big miles but would like something a bit more economical,...
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  Warranty work 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 11 month old Ford Ranger has a broken CV joint. It was taken in to the nearest ford dealer (not the same one I bought it from). They have told me they...
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  Exploding airbag 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband was driving his Peugeot 307cc at 60mph on the motorway when the passenger door airbag suddenly exploded, filling the vehicle with smoke and...
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  Unrealistic cost for unexpected MX5 repair 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a five-year old MX-5, with less than 17,000 miles on the clock, and it is in 'perfect' condition, with full Mazda service history, and one careful...
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  Gearbox failure - should I accept partial repair costs? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 122 DSG which is three years old and has covered 32,000 miles since new. The gearbox has failed and needs to be replaced,...
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  Finding a front wing for a Peugeot 208 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following a relatively minor bump on a roundabout my 208 ..less thank a month old is currently off road awaiting a offside wishbone replacment offside...
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  Replacing our Octavia 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my six year old Octavia 1.6 FSI. We are also both now working locally so our annual mileage will be 6-8000 miles at most. We are considering...
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  Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves?...
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  Which petrol car to replace our Audi A3 Sportback? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a six-year-old Audi A3 TDI 1.9 Sportback but it's time for a change. A vehicle of similar size, 5-door, with a petrol engine and also the ability...
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  What do you think of the Volkswagen 2.5-litre diesel engine? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What can you tell me about the Volkswagen 2.5-litre diesel engine and Tiptronic automatic gearbox? Any problems you are aware of? This is in connection...