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  Question in respect of DPFs in new Freelander 2 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your general advice. Can you advise how the regeneration of the DPF in a Freelander 2 works? Does it regenerate anyway when one goes on...
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  A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership...
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  What can I do to repair my Ford Escort GTI which keeps losing power? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Escort GTI keeps losing power. When I start it up it idles fine, but when I press the accelerator it chugs and splutters when it is cold. Took...
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  My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I...
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  Should Audi fully cover the replacement of the ABS pump in my A3? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP light on my Audi A3 is permanently illuminated. From the fault code I believe it is the much-maligned problem with the ABS pump, which I was completely...
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  Why is my Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic's gearbox 'thumping' when changing gear? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Jaguar XJ Super 8 automatic has recently been making an occasional, mild, gearbox "thump" when changing up from first to second gear, together...
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  DSGd of Plymouth writes 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new VW Golf plus 1.9SE TDI and was persuaded to have the car with a DSG automatic gearbox after reading the Golf brochure that stated "the DSG...
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  Well soaked 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I noticed water in the rear passenger foot well of my VW Passat saloon. Year is 1999. I am not sure how it got there and I no nothing about cars...
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  Is it possible to modify a Euro5 engine to comply with Euro6? 6 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to modify a Euro5 engine to comply with Euro6? If so can the compliance be registered so the vehicle can go to clean air zones without penalty
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  I took my car to a hand car wash - and now the electric windows don't work? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a strange query. It was incredibly hot yesterday and I used the air conditioning on faster roads and opened the windows in 30mph zones. I thought...
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  Why did the windows on my car end up open on every door? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm unsure if there is a fault on our Ford Edge but this morning I discovered all the windows completely down on every door and because it rained a lot...
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  Why is my FIAT 500 1.3d making noise and emitting black smoke? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet diesel purchased in March 2016. I've had a problem with sporadic engine noise, vibration and black smoke coming out...
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  Audi 80 Cabriolet buying advice 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying an Audi 80 Cabriolet as a daily driver to replace my current W123. I have read HJ review and there isn't a huge list of troubles...
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  Faulty temp sensor on Citroen C3 - how can I fix it? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The fan on my 2005 Citroen C3 is stuck on, even after I turn the ignition off. The coolant levels are fine and I was forced to disconnect the large multi...
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  Can I trust an independent garage to replace a DPF? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I keep needing to get the garage to do DPF regen on my Mazda 5. It has done 60,000 mostly city miles and I think it's time to get the DPF replaced. However,...
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  Peugeot 207 hasn't worked since I bought it - what should I do? 2 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006 Peugeot 207 1.6 110 for £2600 from a dealer a few months ago, but have had nothing but trouble with it. At first it was just a dashboard...
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  Why is my Nissan X-Trail misfiring? 25 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my 2012 Nissan X-trail 2.0 Dci Tekna for seven months now and am having problems with the engine at 2400rpm. This always happens at some point...
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  Is there any way of addressing my Polo's hesitancy after braking? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I too, own a Volkswagen Polo with the DSG auto gearbox. I love the car in every respect except for the peculiar hesitancy it has after you apply the brakes,...
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  Audi A3 2.0 TDI misfiring 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been having problems for the last four months with misfiring, i have replaced both harness's the ecu and four injectors. Every time a part is replaced...
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  Starting problem with Saab 9-3 27 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a starting issues with my Saab 9-3. Glow plugs, injectors and ECT valve have been changed, and a new battery fitted, but still fails to start when...