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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...
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  Can water ingress cause an electric window malfunction? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Superb Estate 1.8 which, in every respect, has been brilliant. This week, after a short trip I returned to park outside my garage and wash...
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  What is the ABS fault on my 2007 Skoda Octavia? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Skoda Octavia diesel, which has covered under 40,000 miles, recently developed a fault involving the steering, speedometer and ABS. The car was...
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  Newly bought A4 with gearbox issues 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been informed that my newly purchased Audi A4 probably needs a new gearbox! Basically the previous owner has done the dirty on me. I took...
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  Electric windows stopped working at MOT 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  During my MOT, the 'shaker' upset my electric windows which now do not work at all, dead at the switches all round. The garage have tried to fix it but...
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  Who pays for a new turbo? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a Ford Galaxy Zetec 2009 from 'the UK’s leading car and van retailer' about 3 months ago and the vehicle keeps failing into limp mode, with...
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  Vauxhall Corsa won't start 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.3CDTI on a 57 plate that is not starting. It's been to Vauxhall who said there is low compression and the valves are damaged. I...
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  Part and particle 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2006 BMW 320d that I have had for a year and I understand it has a diesel particulate filter. The car has covered 60,000 but I only drive about...
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  My Citroen C4 automatic goes into 'Limp' mode despite having a new stop light switch - why? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 automatic is a sweet car and the automated manual transmission works superbly and smoothly. My 56-plate example is ex-Motability and has...
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  Talk reaction 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I know you have spoken out about clutch/dual mass flywheels before but the problem is very widespread. How can something be done about it? Is it fair that...
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  Volks will torque 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 2007 2.0 TDI DSG and have just read the following in your ‘car by car breakdown’: “Early 2.0TDI DSGs suffer from ECU programming that reduces...
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  Primeraquai? 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004/54 Primera DCI that I purchased about a year ago with 36k miles on the clock and full Nissan service history. It has run well, and for a...
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  Aut so simple 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 04 Ford Focus Estate automatic and for the last 6 months of last year the red warning light kept coming on and it would sometimes alternate with...
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  Is it true that dashcams and satnavs can't be hardwired on keyless entry cars? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Halfords could not hard wire a dash cam to my Suzuki SX4. I thought that their reply was something you might want to bring to the attention of your readers....
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  Water leaked into the engine of my van and now its ruined the ABS - what can I do? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Peugeot Boxer had water leak into the engine compartment, this has been happening from new. It's damaged the computer and the ABS system. Estimated...
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  Porsche 911 starting problems 23 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a low mileage and fairly mint Porsche 911, 997 manual. However, there is a slight starting problem, sometimes it turns over a couple...
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  Is it legal to remove the DPF from a car? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a little confused. I know that removing a Diesel Particulate Filter is a modification and would have to be declared to my insurance, but as it is...
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  Fuel injector fault with Astra diesel 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.7 CDTi. At the moment I’m getting no fuel in at the injectors and no fault codes. I bought the vehicle with the...
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  Should this be covered by the warranty? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a C4 Grand Picasso second hand from Citroen Coventry in Jan 2011 with 12 months warranty. It had a suspension error on the ECU and the garage...
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  Mg Volvo C70 cuts out 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volvo C70. In 2010, the immobilizer and antenna ring (cost £544) were replaced due to a failure to start. A problem has now arrived where the...