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  Ford S-MAX warning light with no fault? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine malfunction light comes on every time I switch on the ignition in my Ford S-MAX. I have taken the car to a Ford dealership twice who have run...
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  Tyre tread cracking - any legal rights? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year-old Nissan Note with around 8500 miles on the clock. I've noticed that all four tyres have developed cracks within the treads running...
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  Which car to replace my Skoda with a long warranty? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The warranty on my Skoda runs out in June this year. In December the rear windscreen wiper packed up. My Skoda dealer confirmed I needed a new windscreen...
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  Any experience with Renault's CVT gearbox? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come to trade in my trusty Astra 1.8 automatic, I have my eye on a 3 year old Megane Coupe with CVT gearbox which is listed at a Renault main...
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  Do manufacturers take economy tyre pressures into account when measuring mpg? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The accuracy, or otherwise, of manufacturers' fuel consumption figures attracts regular correspondence but my question is slightly different. We have just...
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  Why is our Polo's fuel economy the same as our Audi TT's? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have covered 5700 miles, all on V-Power, in our 2011 Polo 1.2TSI 105 following your recommendation. It’s a great car in all aspects but one. On a run...
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  Why can't I achieve the manufacturer's quoted mpg with stop-start? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The brochure for my car says combined fuel consumption is 67.3mpg with Start-Stop and about 62.0 without Start-Stop. I can only achieve 57.6mpg so, as...
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  Which small car to replace a Passat? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend's Volkswagen Passat has reached the point where it's no longer economical to repair and she needs to find something smaller, cheaper to tax...
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  Window wiring on an old Rover 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me which wires to connect to a battery in order to run the window up and down on a Rover 825. It was easy on my earlier car because there...
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  Which luxury Mercedes-Benz should my partner buy? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is driving me to distraction, he always said when he retired he would buy the youngest S-Type or similar F-Type. Now retired he cannot make...
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  How to advertise a car with a non standard 6 speed box? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiat Punto 1.2 8v Active with air condition, I wish to sell the car as I no longer require a second car. It has a 6 speed box, fitted by a previous...
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  Volvo S60 hot start problems 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had...
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  Speed trap at night 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I went past a speed camera at Pentraeth, Anglesey at about 6pm on the Sunday evening at the end of half-term in October last. This was a particularly sneaky...
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  What should I look for when buying an Aston Martin DB9? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately there is no column like yours in Canada, so I am writing to you. I would like to buy a 2005 or 2006 Aston Martin DB9 convertible. What are...
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  Fiat-Alfa dealer not interested in my 'rough' engine 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Exeter Fiat-Alfa changed my inlet manifold and steering rack under warranty a few years ago. However they weren't interested in diagnosing what I thought...
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  Wet footwells in my wagon 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla Verso, which has two sunroofs. Following the recent heavy rain, both front and rear footwells on the passenger side were wet...
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  Winter Tyres on an Audi A4 - what's your advice? 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 2.0 TDI 170 running on 245/40R/18/93Y tyres. I have been told that I can have fitted 225/40R/18/93V winter tyres on my existing alloy...
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  Vehicle caught in floods - what water damage is likely? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My van was parked in lane outside my home, and was caught in flood water running down the road. It was washed several meters along the lane ending against...
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  I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or...
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  Buying a new or nearly new hatchback 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having spent a few years mostly renting, I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new car. I'm looking around £15k (possibly with a finance deal), anything from...