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  Why has my Vauxhall Vectra's dual mass flywheel failed at 50,000 miles? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Vectra's clutch assembly (including flywheel) has failed after only 50,000 miles. It would appear that if it was only the flywheel, which is a relatively...
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  One homer cars 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your opinion on the following: We are buying a used camper van from a small company both VWT5. We have a choice of two, identical inside,...
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  Crash decision 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I just had an altercation with a 44-foot lorry. I drove a VW Polo that, although it may be a write off now, protected me. It is just over three years...
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  Picant choose 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am 70 years old and am looking to purchase either a KIA Picanto 1.0 model, or a TOYOTA Aygo 1.0 model, which I think will be the last new car I shall...
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  Crunch credit 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this week a BT van ran into the back of my two year old BMW 525. I immediately contacted Footman James my brokers who then handed the matter over...
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  What causes engine oil emulsification? 12 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I changed the oil in my car, ran an engine flush, drained it and then put in new oil. However, now the oil has that awful emulsification - how did this...
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  What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and...
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  Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching...
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  Buying a used hot hatch - Golf GT or Leon FR? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Golf GTI for the past 15 years and have found it lively, providing a comfortable ride on 16-inch wheels. I am now about to change, but am...
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  Gas smell after change of pollen filter 27 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Kia Cee'd has a strong smell (like gas) in her car. The dealership recently changed her pollen filter and say there is nothing wrong, just...
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  Which 4x4 do you recommend for city and desert driving? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise my daughter who is moving to live in the city of Accra, Ghana? She will need to take journeys into desert terrain. She hopes to...
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  Should I sell? Will my DPF play up if I don't? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I sell now my lovely two-year old Fiat 500 Lounge diesel? Or should I wait for a big bill later on because of the diesel particulate filter, and...
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  Verso beaters 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your reviews (and discarding What Car's views - can't believe Corolla Verso only gets 3 stars and is not in their any top ten mpv list) I...
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  Can I insist on a replacement part rather than a repair after my Ford Galaxy was reversed into? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My parked 5-year-old Ford Galaxy was reversed into causing damage to the bumper, hatch and tow bar. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle...
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  Buyer wants to take me to court after private sale 18 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I sold a used car privately that had recently undergone a new MOT. The buyer drove the car 80 miles home and has used the car for approx one month. I...
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  Insurer won't write off car after heavy crash - what are my options? 27 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Focus was hit by another driver at 40mph. The accident wasn't my fault and damage is severe, with the insurer saying the car will cost at...
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  Undue courtesy? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My experiences regarding courtesy cars have always been where the car was provided by the accident repair company. My 87-year-old sister has recently had...
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  My car has the wrong coolant mixture - what should I do? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 17-month-old SEAT Ateca 1.5 TSI. I thought the radiator needed topping up but stupidly mixed the antifreeze 50/50 with water when it was already...
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  Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child...
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  We need a small car to fit in our very narrow garage? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We live in a small street of terraced houses with a small garage but limited off street parking. We currently drive an old Mini Metro that just about fits...