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  DERV hurt 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel...
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  Lumpy idling Tigra 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Tigra, which I've had about two weeks, has developed a fault. It drives fine, it starts fine, and it runs great until it's warm enough for the air injector...
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  K-Series and gaskets 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to avoid a the common head gasket failure on my MG TF I have approached my local garage who quote £430+vat to replace the cylinder head gasket,...
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  My car won't start 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI wont start! I have checked the fuel system and fuel is coming from the tank to the injectors, but it does not seem to return to...
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  How should I remove a nasty smell from my Saab 9-3's interior? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 51 reg Saab 9-3 SE TiD with half-leather trim, I have owned it for the last seven years. I have kept it much longer than planned but it keeps...
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  Farmer’s grand-daughter 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If you had a 17 year old grand-daughter who lived out in the country (in Northumberland actually) and who had just passed her test and was hell-bent on...
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  Winding down 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my Ford Focus to the main dealer [Allen Ford Northampton] for its 1st. service. I asked them to inspect the window rubbers on the side...
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  Distract curse 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As an engineer and a regular reader of your splendid column, I was interested by two recent correspondents, who presented opposing views regarding road...
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  Does a car manufacturer have to keep spares for a discontinued model? 2 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Does a car manufacturer have to keep spares for a discontinued model? I have got a Renault Koleos 2018 and cannot get a blower motor (to demist windows...
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  Can I use an extension lead with my EV charging cable? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a second-hand low milage 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E and I live in an apartment on the ground floor at the back of the apartment block. I...
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  Is there a standard for paint thickness? 2 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased an A5 Sportback and noticed quite a lot of chipping occurring to the leading edge of the bonnet after only 8k and less than a...
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  A website called car-rate.co.uk has charged me a £100 fee - how do I contest this? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  www.car-rate.co.uk have hit me with £100 fee. Can I contest as I do not remember using this site?
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  Dealers seem to be very unhelpful about ordering a new car, what's going on? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to order a new Skoda Kodiaq. You'd think that Skoda dealers would be biting my hand off post-lockdown, but no. They don't know what models they...
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  Should I buy a new car now or wait until after Brexit? 2 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market to change my two present cars for two new cars. It is more than likely that the lead times will be approx 12 weeks? Dealers are telling...
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  Is there a way of establishing the name/location of previous owners of the car that I've bought? 18 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 1990 SAAB 900. On the V5 Doc it states that it has had 6 previous owners. I have extensive paperwork from day 1, but can only see details...
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  Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted...
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  Can I use super-unleaded fuel in my Volvo 850? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a K reg Volvo 850 GLT with just 25,000 fully-documented miles on the clock. Is it okay to use super-unleaded fuel in this car? Also,...
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  what is wrong with my motor? 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  so in a nut shell the car overheated. it went well in the red on the gauge the fan kicked in and the the heater stopped blowing hot air. fast forward to...
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  Mud flaps 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I fitted mud flaps to my Panda and I'm wondering if they're worth it. Fiat normally only allow rear guards, which are fine since they screw into the plastic...
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  Should I buy a high mileage Evoque? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have long coveted a Range Rover Evoque but have never been able to afford one. I have now seen a 2011 model 2.2 SD4 Pure Tech for sale under £20,000....