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  Amazing customer service from Skoda Benfield's. 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Early in March my wife bought a brand new Skoda Fabia. When we collected the car from Benfield Skoda in Harrogate the salesman advised us that a batch...
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  How hard does the turbo work under normal driving conditions? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You quite rightly advocate running a turbocharged engine at idle for a minute or so after a vigorous run in order for the turbo to 'cool off', and my last...
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  Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel...
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  Gas conflict 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a classic Range Rover that I have owned for 20 years. About 10 years ago I had it converted to LPG and it has served me well. However an incident...
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  Young driver advice about the Honda Civic 2 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 19 and currently considering buying an 05-Reg Honda Civic Sport. I like the model, and from my research they are reliable and well built considering...
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  Why are low profile tyres becoming more common? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am puzzled by the way tyre profiles have changed in the new millennium. On many cars they are now of such low profiles as to resemble a bit of tape wound...
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  Starting issues with a 2004 Megane 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over...
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  Are company car drivers taxed unfairly? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very concerned about the amount of car tax that company car drivers are having to pay. I have read this tax is to encourage companies to buy cheaper...
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  Warm start problems 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier in 2012 I purchased a Nissan Patrol GE SE 4x4 (1998), for £3K with just 74K Miles, for farm and forestry work. It has been serviced and MOT'd....
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  Buying a family car - what do you recommend? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts...
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  I was sold the wrong trim level 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In Feb 2011 I bought what I thought was a pre-owned Mercedes C350 Estate CDI BlueEfficiency model. I emphasise BlueEfficiency because after owning the...
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  Lancer or A3? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a fairly young driver at 20 (turning 21 soon). I've got to the point where I want to buy my second car and want it to be a nice sporty looking car,...
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  Replacement family car - what should we go for? 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently I drive a C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi EGS Exclusive. We have been extremely happy with the vehicle, the ride and build quality, etc. and are in...
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  BMW 320d E46 engine 'flutter' 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 E46 320d ES has a frustrating flutter/slight hesitation between approx 1700 and 2200 or 2300 RPM - noticeable at about 30mph in 3rd or at around...
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  Won't rev past 2,000 rpm 27 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 1998 S reg Corsa Breeze 1.7 diesel. The car has been absolutely fine, however whilst driving it there was a sudden jerk and lost...
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  What could be causing a water leak in the boot of my BMW 320d saloon? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 320d saloon and have found water in the boot. It has gathered in the plastic tray sunk in the floor on the left side. I took the tray...
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  Garage repairs not up to standard 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my car into a recommended garage to have a look at my 2003 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi because it was puffing out smoke on acceleration and cutting...
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  Is it possible to get figures which show the environmental impact of a vehicle over its whole life? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much is made of the low carbon dioxide emission needed to meet various targets and the drive towards zero emission objectives through all electric vehicles,...
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  Why won't KIA continue to repair my Carens diesel's repeated engine management fault? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a KIA Carens diesel that has shown the same engine management fault on five occasions. So far this has been rectified four times at no cost under...
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  Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need...