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  small family car 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  we are interested in trading our 2006 Mazda 2.0 90k Diesel for a Petrol as our Journeys are mainly shorter town use.We are interested in Skoda Octavia...
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  Should I bother getting a DSG auto? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  With the well publicised problems with the DSG gearbox (does this effect both the 6 and 7 speed versions) do you recommend actually buying a vehicle equipped...
• Nissan Micra K11 - Nissan Micra K11 no gears at all 11 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  , D or L you can hear engine RPM change. When I cycle back from D to P I can hear slight grinding noise as if something was not locking properly. When the car is in D ( still not driving) and I press on the gas pedal the spedo is moving as if indicating that the car was driving. I changed transmission
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...
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  Hyundai three year servicing plan - is it worth £650? 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your recommendations, I am planning on getting a 2012 Hyundai i10 from an approved Hyundai dealer. As it was registered before March I am...
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  Is the BMW N47 engine prone to timing chain failure? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a high mileage 2010 BMW 320d touring E91 with N47 engine. Is this a good car to buy? I’m a bit concerned as the internet seems to...
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  Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new...
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  Service intervals on a B-Class? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Mercedes-Benz B180SE petrol automatic and expect delivery next month. I understand that the service interval is every two years....
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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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  What is causing clutch judder on my 2004 Audi A4? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Audi A4 Avant Multitronic automatic diesel, 80,000 miles, has recently started to shudder quite badly when moving off in the first couple of gears...
• Bedford Rascal hesitant acceleration 5 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  after buying it: I changed the cambelt, spark plugs, fan belt, oil filter, air filter, gearbox and diff oil, adjusted the valve clearences and swapped the distributor points and condenser for electronic ignition. I haven't changed the fuel filter yet though, and I haven't touched the carb at all nor
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  Running-in - how's it done? 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In September I will take delivery of a new Audi A6 3.0-litre Diesel Multitronic. The car has been already manufactured and is on its way, very slowly,...
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  What do you think of the Megane Sport Tourer GT Line? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2009 Renault Laguna 2.0GT turbo for a Megane Sport Tourer GT Line TCe 115. The 1.2-litre turbo/injection engine seems an interesting...
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  Rattling from a potential purchase. Will it cost a lot? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of purchasing a BMW 320i 2.2 2003 59k, immaculate in all respects apart from a rattle or ticking from the engine compartment that I noticed...
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  Are there problems with the Accord VTEC? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have test driven a Honda Accord Tourer VTEC 2.0 Exec at 91,000 miles. On for £4999 with full Honda Service History. Unlike the Accord CDTi which...
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  Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting...
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  Is my Toyota Auris's engine a little noisy? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Auris T180 which performs with smoothness and lots of energy. However I think the diesel engine is noisy when idling. The basic sound is...
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  Magical history tour 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I often see reference to a "Full Service History" in letters and answers in your newspaper column (and car adverts). The buyer should be warned that,...
• Renault Espace (1985 - 1997) - 1994 2.0 (Petrol) MOT Emissions Failure 4 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hello all, Am really struggling to get my Espace through the emissions test: First test results: Fast idle CO - 0.63 Fail HC - 38 Pass Lambda - 1.02 Pass Normal Idle CO 0.71 Ok so I change the oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs (cyl 1 plug slightly oily), O2 sensor (this was looking
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - (96-97) 1.9TD -White Smoke on Starting 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  ... My best guess is that it's either: A) An injector has gone down B) Fuel timing is out Ive read around, and most people suggest that white smoke is unburnt diesel. Fuel filter looks brand new. I did an oil & oil filter change over the weekend. and put a new Air Filter in too. Any ideas as to what