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  Mercedes - warning lights ESP/BAS 8 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John Re: Mercedes e320 plate: EJ51 What is the significance of the warning indicator Esp and BAS? Our local garage has run the checks on his computer...
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  Ford Tourneo Connect - which engine should I choose? 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a Ford Tourneo Connect and would like your view on the best engine to choose. I will cover 12,000 miles a year, with occasional...
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  Can I fit runflats to my BMW 1 Series? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a BMW 118d cabriolet on sensible 16-inch wheels with 205 55 16 tyres. These are not run flats but I do not trust the tyre repair...
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  What alternative to a Mazda5? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our much loved 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 was written off last week and we are now in a difficult position looking for a new car with a very limited budget. This...
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  Buying a small and cheap new car - what do you recommend? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum's 2004 plate Vauxhall Corsa is past its best. It is starting to leak and the red paint is fading ,as most red cars do. We're looking at replacement...
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  Should I pick the Honda Civic 2.2 iCDTI or the 1.8 iVTEC? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've been reading up about the Civic 2.2iCTDI on your website. It looks good, but the 1.8 iVTEC also looks good. I'm just wondering which one's going to...
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  Ford Focus making clunking noises - what's the fault? 21 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Focus Titanium Auto 1.6. It’s done 45,000 miles and in all other respects is fine. After starting the engine and pulling away I get a loud...
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  Would you recommend I buy a Saab 9-3 Linear SE? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In a past life I have owned a Saab 9000 LPT and an early 9-3 LPT, both of which I enjoyed. For the past year I have been running my late wife’s Skoda Fabia....
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  Does the new Ford Focus EcoBoost only return 40mpg? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a Ford Focus with a 1.0 EcoBoost engine, which has been engine of the year for two years running. However, the fuel consumption...
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  Our used Corsa has turned out to be an ex-rental - could this be a problem? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a year old Corsa from a Vauxhall dealer. My wife and I were in the showroom when I asked the salesman (a modern, very pushy one): “who was the...
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  Should I replace my Honda Accord or keep it until it breaks? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2.0-litre petrol auto Honda Accord is over 13 years old, has 76,000 miles on the clock and still goes really well. I do less than 3000 miles a year,...
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  Do I need to replace my Mazda 3's DPF? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 4-year-old Mazda 3 1.6 diesel has done 63,000 trouble-free miles. I live in the country so don't do many short trips (the nearest shop is 7 miles away)....
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  Which winter tyres should I buy? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the tyres on my five year old Mercedes ML500 that does around 6000 miles per year. It currently has 285/45/R19 on the rear and 255/50/R19...
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  Why are the front tyres on my Mercedes-Benz ML wearing so fast? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The front Pirelli P Zero Rosso tyres of my Mercedes-Benz ML last only 4000 miles. The rears show no sign of wear. The car has 31,000 miles with full MB...
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  Should I replace my 12-year-old BMW 320i's PAS pump? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 12-year-old 320i SE automatic salon BMW has provided good and relatively trouble-free driving for the past six years. Unfortunately, the steering has...
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  What's causing my Mazda MX-5 to shudder under acceleration? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2008 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport RC from a franchised dealer, the car was serviced in April by the dealer and has 45,000 on the clock. After...
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  Can't reach max RPM in a Primera? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Primera has about 95,000 miles on the clock. It has two problems - the first is the idle sound, which oscilates a bit and sounds like it has sudden...
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  Could my Golf's stop-start system cause turbocharger damage by turning off the engine when hot? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The 'start-stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption....
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  What could be causing the radiator fan to switch on too often on my 2008 Jaguar S-Type? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel with 27,000 miles on the clock. Of late it seems to me that the radiator fan operates much too frequently, almost...
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  Focus Coupe Convertible - wlll 15-inch wheels give me a smoother ride ? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've previously improved the ride on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi by changing from the supplied 205/55/R16 wheels to 195/65/R15s. I've just done...