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  Bought a used car from a dealer, but it has no service history 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I bought an approved 2011 used Mercedes-Benz SLK and was told it had a full service history. I asked for the documents and eventually they...
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  Will my warranty remain valid? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just bought a one year old Hyundai i20 auto from a Vauxhall franchised garage. The car has 12,300 miles on the clock. It was service at 10,145miles...
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  Is DPF technology improving in modern diesel cars? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few days ago the BBC R4 ‘You & Yours’ programme had a feature on DPF problems. It said that the Salvation Army, which apparently runs 700 company cars,...
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  Misleading advertisement 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a car from a franchised dealer. The car was advertised as 2 owners (I have a copy of the Auto Trader advert), which influenced my decision...
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  Which sporty car for my elderly mother? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties...
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  Can I remove the DPF from my Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel and probably do too many short runs for the diesel particulate filter, averaging only 8000 miles a year. So far the light...
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  Rejecting a faulty from new Mercedes-Benz M Class 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  From new, my now 18 months old has a gearbox fault , my Mercedes dealer has had the car several times, the last was for 4 weeks. They have admitted that...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used...
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  Skoda Octavia LED problem 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The high level LED brake light on my 54 plate vRS Octavia Estate ceased to function recently. My local garage, who have serviced the car since I acquired...
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  Perish, the thought 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently on a Classic Car Tour in Italy in my 2005 Morgan Roadster. While there, the rubber hose from the fuel filler cap to the fuel tank split...
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  Is it safe for my four-year-old niece to sit in the front seat of my car, where there is an airbag? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a little confused by the information out there about whether a child can sit in the front seat of a car with an airbag. My niece is four. I have twin...
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  Which estate car would you recommend to replace our 2003 Volvo V70? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 53-plate V70 with 133,000 miles needs replacing with something similar, but I cannot decide what. I have read reviews on many sites, but especially...
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  Help!!! Car insurance for broadcaster and teenager 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a staff continuity announcer at a TV channel, with a 17 year old son who has just passed his driving test. I am currently insured by the RAC for...
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  Car engine size 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change my current seven-year old Golf TDI (1.9-litre, 130 bhp) and would like to ask about car engine sizes please. I read that modern...
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  Nissan impossible? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hope you can help me. I currently own a Nissan Micra, just under three years old, mileage 8,400 (I only use the car for short journeys). I have looked...
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  Have the Audi A4 Multitronic's problems been sorted for the new B8 model? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to order a new Audi A4. I am keen to go automatic and for the 2.0 diesel with the Multitronic gearbox. I have read a few horror stories of older...
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  Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prone to engine failures? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of days ago I came within an inch of ordering a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E220cdi Blue Efficiency, when I read on the internet that large numbers of...
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  Shifting circumstance 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had...
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  What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors...