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  My Mazda 323 will not run - what's wrong with it? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This afternoon my X-reg 1.4-litre Mazda 323 died. The engine starts but will not run, it's as if the ignition is being switched off. I'm guessing there...
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  Is a fault in the brake light switch causing cruise control problems in my Volvo S80? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S80 has about 114,000 miles on the clock. Recently the cruise control started dropping out for no apparent reason. The "Cruise" indicator light...
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  Why won't my Nissan Primera start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When trying to start my Nissan Primera P12 it won't rev, it just splutters and then cuts out after a while. When turning it over it will start but won't...
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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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  Does the Mazda 3 have a problem with its DSC system? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3 has done 20,650 miles and the DSC light has come on. The car is three years six months old, and after looking at the all the same problems...
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  Not remotely 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On returning home yesterday evening, I locked my Skoda Superb using the remote key. All the windows were shut, and the system indicated that the alarm...
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  Open and shut cases 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  1: We have owned a 2007/57 Skoda Octavia from new, now with 44,000 miles. The windows sometimes have been known to open all together, once I found them...
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  VW Polo - Automatic transmission problems 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2003 VW Polo automatic, which now and again does not respond in any way when she tries to start the engine. After fiddling with the...
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  Dies sulk 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 1.8 TDCi Mondeo (fuelled with Shell V Power diesel) is only returning an average fuel economy of 41mpg. The car has done just over 1,000 miles. Is this...
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  Why was Volkswagen reluctant to repair an ESP system fault on my Jetta? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Jetta from Car Giant, White City for £9,639 in March 2008. It had had one owner (Avis) and a very low mileage. Car Giant gave...
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  The engine in our car keeps cutting out and losing power - what's wrong with it? 5 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi broke down on Sunday evening. The engine cut out at 75mph. It started up again and revved fine, but came up with 'Engine...
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  Are EGR valve failures linked to the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently gave this advice to a question on the 5 December: "If the EGR fails prematurely (within 60k miles) I am telling people to try to claim this...
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  BMW convertible roof opening on its own 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sold my 65k mile 2004 BMW 330 convertible to my nephew, fully confident after 6.5 years of 100% reliability. It now lives outside, and some...
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  Selling a car with the DPF removed 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've had the DPF removed from my diesel car and had the required ECU remapping done about 18 months ago. It's been fine since then with no more going in...
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  Why are my 2006 Volkswagen Golf's windows opening on their own? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Volkswagen Golf Plus TDI. When in Harrogate last Thursday the car was parked on the street. At about 11:00pm the hotel manager called me...
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  No need to 'simmer' a modern turbo after a long run? 14 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am the driver of a new Audi A6 diesel, which has stop-start. I was concerned about an abrupt engine stop after a long or hard drive, and emailed Audi...
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  Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer,...
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  Citroen Berlingo losing power 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Citroen Berlingo 1.9-litre diesel van (with the XUD engine), and have recently found that it's lacking power. I've had the fuel injector pump...
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  Warning light after failed emission test - should I worry? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 3 Series had its MOT today and showed a problem with the emissions test. 1st fast idle test it failed with twice the limit. The car display showed engine...
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  Winding down 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Have you received any reports of Skoda Octavia windows opening for no apparent reason? I left my 59 reg car in front of my garage, fully locked. When I...