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  What is your opinion of Volkswagen's DSG automatic gearbox? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to place an order on Saturday for a Volkswagen 1.4 SE Golf with the DSG gearbox. After reading bad comments on this gearbox I am now unsure...
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  Fuel consumption suddenly dropped? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last year my Jaguar X-Type diesel's fuel consumption suddenly dropped from 52 to 44mpg. I have put two lots of injector cleaner in the tank; changed...
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  Why does my friend's Skoda Roomster lock him inside? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine has a Skoda Roomster that is spacious and comfortable, but has a number of idiosyncrasies. On occasions it locks all the doors with him...
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  Can you suggest how we fix water ingress problem in our 2003 Volkswagen Passat? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI and a 1997 Polo 1.4 16 valve. Both cars suffer from the same problem, namely water leaking into the front passenger...
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  Electronic dipstick failure on my BMW 3 Series - what was wrong with the old physical disptick? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  BMW has abandoned the good old-fashioned dipstick that was cheap, reliable and accurate, for an electronic one. The system on my 3 Series has jammed on...
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  Astra won't start properly 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Astra 1.4 petrol. The car started but shut down after 2-3 seconds. The ignition module, throttle body and pedal have been replaced. There...
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  Starting issues with an Audi A4 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 TDI 96 plate. I've had the battery and starter motor changed and still can't start it. When the key is in the ingition all the lights...
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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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  DSG gearbox problems 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I refer to the problem of the hesitancy associated with the VW DSG gearbox and the danger this causes when pulling out of road junctions and entering islands....
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  DPF replacement - what needs to be done? 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having the DPF replaced on my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI as I have a fault saying that the DPF has reached its maximum regenerations. I'm having it...
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  Re-setting a digital display screen following battery change 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just changed the battery on my Skoda Octavia and although the radio works and the digital display comes on evry time I switch the engine off and...
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  Scout’s toggle 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I parked my 2010 Octavia Scout at work this morning as usual at around 08-15. When I returned to it at 18-30 all four windows were fully open. I expected...
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  I've got a major electrical problem with my 2003 Peugeot 206 - can you help? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Peugeot 206 2.0-litre HDI has stopped working. 'Eco Mode, Immobiliser Fault' has come up on my dash, my side lights are on and it turns over but...
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  How can I improve my Opel Zafira's misfire problem? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a jerkiness/misfire problem on our 2008 Opel Zafira 1.8i. It happens at just the point the throttle is opening, i.e just as you have resistance...
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  Can we reject a faulty car within six months of purchase despite the 3-month warranty expiring? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We recently bought a car which has caused us nothing but grief and the dealer gave us a 3-month warranty. The car started playing up after the warranty...
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  Locker room 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  About a year ago the driver's door on my daughter's Passat would not close. The repair was over £100 and took three days. Now the other front door refuses...
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  My Vauxhall Zafira is smoking after I changed the EGR valve - why? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently fitted a new EGR valve to my Vauxhall Zafira, but since I got it done the following happens. When starting there is occasionally white smoke,...
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  Volvo- Hesitation on acceleration. Please help... 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Volvo V60 D3 Automatic 2011 Year 41,000 miles Problem: Car “falters” on acceleration when leaving a queue of traffic. This has occurred most noticeably...
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  Can I add DPF fluid manually? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can a DPF fluid be added manually to each full tank of diesel on my Volvo V50 as my Filter Additive tank is showing a sensor failure and erratic level...
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  Are issues with the Fiat 500 common? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Have you received any reports of faulty Fiat 500 TwinAir models? My garage says the unit cannot be tested and only replaced at a cost of £611! There's...