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  ABS diagnostic fault on my Volkswagen Golf GT - what could be causing it? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a Golf GT Sport TDI and it is three and a half years old. The ABS light came on and I took it to my garage which did the diagnostics tests. £170...
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  When should I service my Golf? 20 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The service intervals on my 1.6 TDI Golf are quite long. According to the display it will require its first service at about two years. The car is now...
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  Heater covered by warranty on a Passat? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 VW Passat had a heater motor replaced by previous owner 2 years ago and now this has failed and VW say it is not covered under warranty, even though...
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  Excessive emulsified oil in Fiesta engine 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The rocker cover of my Fiesta gets coated in a thick layer of 'salad cream' (which I assume is emulsified oil) very quickly (in a matter of weeks). It...
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  Volvo V50 reliability after three years 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your summary of the Volvo V50 you state as a 'bad point' that diesels are expensive after 3 years. I have a 40 month old Volvo V50 2.0 diesel with...
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  What to expect from a Grand Vitara XL7 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an XL7 5 Door new in Oct 2005 (old model). Now at 70k miles I'm delighted with it in all respects - only fault is the CD player has a jammed disc,...
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  Which version of the Jaguar XJ gives the best ride quality? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We might buy a 2-year-old Jaguar XJ. Is there any different in ride quality between a SWB and LWB version?
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  Buying an SUV in Malta? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease,...
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  Is £300 reasonable for a Lambda sensor heating element repair on a Volvo V70? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The Engine Management Light has illuminated on my early 2000 Volvo V70 petrol estate. My local garage, which I think is reliable, says it is the heating...
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  Should I buy a Bentley Arnage T? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to retire shortly and am going to spend about £30K on a car to last me 5+ years. I've always fancied an Arnage T (especially after being driven...
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  Does my two-year-old Ford Fiesta really need its brake fluid replacing? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When we bought my Fiesta two years ago we paid upfront for servicing. It is about to have its second service and my local Ford garage tells me that it...
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  Fun second-hand diesel for commute 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a Focus sized, fuel efficient (but with a bit of power) car for my 60 mile round trip commute on mixed roads. I currently use a 2002 Leon Cupra...
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  Can you recommend an small, economical 5-door car with a large boot? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our vicar is looking to change her eight year old FIAT Punto. She looked at a pre-owned Toyota Auris Hybrid, wanting to go green, but it was an expensive...
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  What happened to the Rover 75's diesel engine? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Whatever happened to the diesel engine used in the Rover 75? I've been driving one for the last two years and it has been excellent: economical, seemingly...
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  EPS problem on Vauxhall Meriva 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For the last year we have had an intermittent fault with the EPS system meaning we lose our power steering. Normally switching engine off fixes the problem....
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  Carbon build up on a VW Golf 1.2 TSI 105 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I do very low mileage (5,000 miles per year) and I was advised against getting a diesel due to DPF and DMF problems. But when checking out a VW Golf...
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  Will corrosion structurally damage my Ford Focus' alloy wheels? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 5-year-old Ford Focus 2.0TDCI saloon with Ghia spec and it is a great car. My alloy wheels are badly corroded in places. I am not bothered about...
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  My Jazz CVT suffers from gearbox judder - do you think Honda will contribute to repairs? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz CVT has gearbox judder. My local (not Honda) garage made enquiries and was told to change the gearbox oil, which they did. The car was then...
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  Is there a specific Jaguar X-Type model that would suit me best? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to get a used Jaguar X-Type estate. I have £8000 and wondered which would be the best for my money. It would be used as a family car and would...
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  Should we replace our Rover 416 with a Kia Cee'd or Skoda Fabia? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new motor prior to my retirement. At present I use an old Rover 416 automatic and having been looking at a Kia Cee'd and...