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  Is there a lobby group which stands up for the interests of motorists? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You often publicise issues that seem unfair to road users: speed humps, road repairs, inappropriate speed enforcement and unfair parking charges, for example....
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  Do premium fuels de-coke turbochargers as well as injection components? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This is a very important question as many vehicle owners suffer sticking vanes in turbochargers due to carbon build-up, which is very expensive to fix....
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  My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to...
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  Has anyone else had problems with water leaking into the new Vauxhall Meriva's doors? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new 2010 Vauxhall Meriva and have found a problem with water getting inside the door panels when it rains or when washing the car, which obviously...
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  Why do modern cars have colour-coded bumpers? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain to me why the motor trade is so keen to promote colour coded bumpers and side rubbing strips, to the extent that it is now very difficult...
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  Does my Peugeot 407 SW have a brake vacuum pump fault? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 54 reg Peugeot 407 SW HDI. When I first start up the brakes are inoperative as if with no servo assistance. The pedal is hard to push and when...
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  Is a faulty air flow meter causing my 2004 Vauxhall Vectra to shudder? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When staying in any gear, my 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTI SXI seems to shudder when staying at same speed. I've been told it could be air flow meter.
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  Can you advise what the correct tyre pressures are for my BMW 530i when carrying a heavy load? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to head off to the south of France with the family in our BMW 530i Sport Touring (2003) and have seen the tyre pressure on the door saying 2.8...
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  Should I trade in my Volvo S60 for a BMW 320 SE Touring? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 52-plate Volvo S60 2.0L petrol with 110,000 miles on the clock and with its MOT due. It's been a good runner and I picked it up five...
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  Why are my Citroen Xsara's temperature warning light and 'STOP' light flashing at me? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Had a bit of a scare this weekend when my 2001 Citroen Xsara's red warning light above the temperature gauge and the 'STOP' signal on the dashboard started...
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  Why is my freshly-serviced Citroen Xsara Picasso's front brake squeaking? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6HDi (2005) and, after about a week, noticed that there was a squeaking noise coming from the front driver's...
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  How do I get the hub off my 2001 Ford Focus to change the wheel bearing? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2001 1.4 Ford Focus. I was told the near side rear wheel bearing was shot. I've tried to get the hub off, but it seems to be welded...
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  Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly...
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  Have you had any feedback on Tesco's Momentum99 premium fuel? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My W-reg Audi 1.8 Sport was bought new and has done 58,500 miles. I normally fill up with Shell V-Power following your advice and I like the improved smoother...
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  SORN again 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having persuaded my 93 yr old father to give up driving, his 14 yr old car has been parked up in the garage for 10 months (still seems to run well and...
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  Which car has lowest repair costs - the Nissan Micra 1.5, Ford Fusion 1.4 or Renault Clio 1.5? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car because I just sold my 2004 Nissan Micra SE, and now I want a diesel car with up to a 1.5-litre engine. Which of the Nissan Micra...
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  Our Volkswagen Fox requires cylinder head repairs - what should we do? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our Volkswagen Fox used about nine months ago. It's a 2006 which has covered 35,000 miles, and the last two services were performed outside the...
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  Thirst among equals 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai i10 on HJ's recommendation but am unhappy about the fuel consumption. It is not used for many long runs but we live in a rural location...
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  BM trouble you? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am seriously considering buying a BMW 840/850 in the next few months. What is your opinion of these cars? I am considering spending £6,000 approximately,...
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  What's causing my RenaultSport Clio to 'kangaroo' under acceleration? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Renaultsport Clio 200 brand new two months ago and am experiencing issues with acceleration, particularly from cold starts. On six or seven...