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  Is my car clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my Polo GTI clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? If so, how can I get out...
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  Would you recommend buying a high mileage 2002 Subaru Impreza II WRX 2.0? 11 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've found a 2002 Subaru Impreza II WRX 2.0, 110,000 miles, fitted with the Prodrive Performance Pack (ECU reprogramming, downpipe, exhaust). Will this...
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  Seat Ibiza windows opening when parked 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2009 Seat Ibiza sport 1.4 3-door has an intermittent problem whereby the windows and sunroof open when the car is parked. Owner forums suggest...
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  Turbo problems 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Focus. The car suffered with injector problems and I fitted a new turbo and all the trimmings as advised by my local mechanic, but now,...
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  Diesel smell in Mitsubishi Outlander 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  There is a diesel smell entering the cabin of my Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0. My local garage has been unable to find the source of the leak, but suspects...
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  Dual clutch autos 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems....
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  Red engine system warning light 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an engine system warning light come on in my 55-plate Focus TDCi (red cog like with exclamation mark in centre) any ideas please? Car has done just...
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  Faulty used car - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has bought her first car, a 2002 Peugeot 206 from a ‘private dealer’. Within days the engine management light came on and the car has spent...
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  What's causing this engine fault on a 2002 Land Rover Freelander? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Any ideas please? I have a 2002 Freelander TD4 with an intermittent fuel failure. It was travelling happily then suffered a loss of power with an eventual...
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  Do the airbags need replacing on my 14-year-old Audi as an MOT requirement? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I gave my faithful Audi A4 Avant SE to my daughter earlier this year after buying myself a Toyota Verso. The Audi is a 1998 model and the handbook says...
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  Repairing ABS on a Mazda 2 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda 2 sport, 12500 miles, 4yrs 5months old (2008) which has the dreaded DSC warning light problem. Put in for diagnostics, told by dealer...
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  'Chipping' a Golf Plus? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted...
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  Ford Galaxy electric windows trouble 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Galaxy 4 months ago and noticed that the front window switch has 2 positions - one is manual and the other makes them go up automatically,...
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  Braking with the throttle open in a semi-auto 3 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On the Citroen C3 semi-automatic (electric clutch), if you left-foot brake whilst the throttle is still open there is an almighty thud from the transmission...
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  Hyundai Tucson airbag warning light permanently on 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car was parked up for a few weeks whilst I was away. On starting for the first time (and continuing), the airbag warning light remains permanently...
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  Vauxhall Zafira does not start after front end crash 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2005 1.6 petrol Zafira. It was in a front end smash and since then it has not run properly and now does not start at all. After I had the front...
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  Passat Estate - Is it worth repairing? 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've had this car for a few years but had a problem recently whereby it would suddenly feel like the brakes had been slammed on for an instant whilst driving. It...
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  Long time standing 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the...
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  Skoda Roomster limping 1 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car, a Skoda Roomster, repeatedly loses power on roundabouts/bumpy roads. The glow plug and TCS warning lights come on and the car goes into some kind...
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  Exhaust fumes smell 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Vectra C with a few problems. Firstly I have exhaust fumes through the air vents and also in the engine bay plus it is a slow cold starter...