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  Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a...
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  Could you suggest a large replacement for my Hyundai i30? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I think the time has come to replace my 2008 diesel Hyundai i30 2.0-litre CRDI. Over the last two years the fuel pump failed, then the turbo and now the...
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  My car went into limp mode with no warning - why has the DPF filled up so fast? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The DPF on my 2009 Jaguar XF was professionally cleaned after going from amber to red. The car had done high mileage (104,000), so I was kind of expecting...
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  Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty...
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  How can I tell if the emissions fix was secretly done on my Volkswagen Eos? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my 2010 Volkswagen Eos TDI to a Volkswagen dealer for a minor service. They told me the software fix was now available but I asked them...
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  Can I safely fill my Land Rover Discovery Sport tyres to a lower PSI than recommended? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Land Rover Discovery Sport and specified the smallest rims at 18-inch as I have read your advice about bigger rims being less...
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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  Bought an unreliable used car - what are my rights? 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used car six weeks ago. The trader only gave me one month’s warranty as standard, but provided 12 months’ cover for an additional cost. Since...
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  How can I dispute a rental car damage claim? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently hired a car from a well-known national hire company. I booked and paid for five days hire. I returned the car full of fuel with no further damage....
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  Toyota Hiace - why has the engine management light come on? 28 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Hiace van has the engine management warning light on. It has also gone into 'limp mode' permanently. The code fault has been read as "fuel pressure...
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  BMW 318i - NOX and cam shaft sensor failure 22 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a BMW 318i from new in 2010 and have covered just 15,000 miles in six years. We have experienced NOX and cam shaft sensor failure twice in...
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  Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following...
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  Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC hesitation below 2000rpm 12 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own 2014 Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. Recently I've noticed it has an intermittent hesitation issue - most noticeably when cruising at light throttle in top...
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  Best luxury used car for £15k? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Volkswagen Phaeton from 2006 and feel like it is time to upgrade it. I do love the Phaeton but it is getting a bit old now and...
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  Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some...
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  Goodwill payment six months out of warranty - expecting too much? 2 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My ASX was bought at 3 months old and has been serviced at a Mitsubishi dealership each year since. The car is now three years and six months old. The...
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  Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local...
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  Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with...
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  Buying a new car for someone with dodgy back and knees 7 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Dear Honest John Please can you help? I drive a Passat Sport Bluemotion Tech TDI 2.0l, 12 plate. I love the car but am plagued by a bad back and dodgy...
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  Which small cars have the best resale value? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a new car and am looking for good quality build, fuel efficiency and decent resale value. I travel between cities on the motorway a...