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  Car went into Limp mode due to Turbo overboost and also problem with temp gauge 16 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I took the car to a ford dealer and connected it to a computer and they informed me that the car went into limp mode due to a turbo overboost, though when...
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  Polo returning poor economy. 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I worked out my Polo was only getting 37.5 mpg – that’s mostly a 6 miles straightforward run to work and back , no real stopping , and I travel against...
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  Brake issues with Mercedes-Benz E-Class 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My E-Class started perfectly and did a 5km run and I put on the screen heater briefly. The following day the car started perfectly but the screen...
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  Can you recommend a six-seater petrol car for under £5000? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As grandparents who are also part-time child carers, we need to change our car to accommodate a new addition to the family. I am looking for a petrol-powered...
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  Why is my Citroen C5's battery draining itself when left stood? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Citroen C5 automatic diesel. I have experienced problems where, when parked for a number of days, the battery runs down. I had it checked by the...
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  Hyundai i20 or Mazda2? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are wondering what car to buy and have narrowed it down to a Hyundai i20 Comfort or Mazda 2. Both can be purchased for £8995. I assume that...
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  What are the potential problems of my A4? 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run an Audi A4 2.0 TDi 140 S-Line Avant 2007 with 45,000 miles which has been trouble free, other than a surprising thirst for oil. After...
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  Vauxhall Corsa - 'mayo' in the breather pipe. 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have an 09 reg Corsa 1.2 that has 62k on the clock. We have had it since new and it has a full Vauxhall service history. At the weekend the breather...
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  Downsize from Santa Fe to more economcal family car 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to change our 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe for a cheap to run quality family car. We have narrowed it down to a Volvo V50 DrivE (SE LUX), Golf...
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  Buying a speedy, spacious car 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Nissan 200sx as its just failed its MOT with a long list of repairs. I no longer need the same performance, but want something...
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  The tyres that came in from the cold 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW 3-Series auto which came with standard Continental tyres (not run-flats) and all I hear is that this combination is probably not going to...
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  Used large family car 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Want to buy a used family car which can accommodate 3 children and have enough boot space to store their belongings. Need a reliable car which will...
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  Octing out 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am the second owner of a 1997 Vauxhall Astra 1.6, which is still a good car but has become very expensive to run, especially as I have reached my 80th...
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  Which fuel? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be picking up a brand new Skoda Fabia vRS. Is there any risk filling it up with Shell V-Power right from its near-empty state upon collection?...
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  Taxi collector 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a taxi driver, currently running a 2004 Vectra 2.0l DTI (chain cam). What car purchased for £5,000 should be the best buy for taxi use. I am wary...
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  Clunking gearbox 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On start up after sitting idle for a day or so the auto gear box "clunks" into gear no matter how gently I move the gear change into drive. It is ok for...
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  Cheap car for beginner 16 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 24 year old daughter needs to pass her driving test to enable her to progress her career. In order that she might get additional experience we are thinking...
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  Which petrol Jaguar XF would you recommend for low annual mileages? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I rather fancy an XF Jag. All the information on your site and elsewhere seems to concentrate on the diesel version. As I only potter around doing, say,...
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  Can you recommend a car with extremely good ride comfort for under £20,000? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to buy a car that will give me the maximum ride comfort for a budget of up to £20,000. I am retired and do only 2,500 miles per annum, and would...
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  Family/ Learner car compromise 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter turns 17 later this year and will start learning to drive. We run a Toyota Auris 1.6 and while I think it would be ok to learn in I suspect...