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  Turbo issue? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday my wife was driving down a dual carriageway in our 2005 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI. When she changed to fifth there was a whistling noise and...
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  Driver training 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the email from JH of Gloucester about IAM and driver training on 17th September. Advanced driving training is also provided by RoSPA affiliated...
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  Autosport 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is learning to drive again after a gap of 30 years or so (and then only drove in USA). She will only have an automatic licence and she likes the...
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  Winter warner 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently sold a XC90 and bought a Mercedes E class Estate. I am delighted with it but wary of another winter of snow. The XC90 coped well last year...
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  DPF additives 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Yeti 2.0 Diesel with DSG. 5,000 miles a year, 40% of my journeys less than 5miles. Would a fuel additive reduce the chance of clogging and,...
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  Suspension rumble 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 V70 that has developed a rumble on the left side of the car. It sounds like a suspension issue, quiet on smooth roads but rumbles on uneven...
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  Good, economical small car 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is starting a nursing degree in September. She is 25 and has a clean licence. She may need to drive up to 80 miles as a round trip on several...
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  I've just bought my first diesel - how should I keep it in good order? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am changing my nice but very-expensive-to-run Saab 9-3 for a Panda Diesel. I've not owned or driven a diesel car before. I believe the Fiats are OK,...
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  My 2002 Ford Mondeo is producing a tapping noise - can you help me fix it? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 2002. It has a tapping noise which is very loud when I start the car. When driving over 1000rpm it goes way. Can you help...
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  My Ford Focus' engine management light has come on and it's shuddering - what's gone wrong? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 1600 Zetec's engine management light has started to come on, then the speedo goes to zero. Even the little LCD window on the speedo reads...
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  I bought a car from a trader which has suffered a number of problems. What are my rights? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my car less than six months ago and was told there was no problem with it. They even serviced it for me prior to me taking it away. I believe...
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  Why won't my Volkswagen Transporter start after being driven for more than one hour? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a W-reg Volkswagen Transporter 1.9TD. It runs really well and starts every time, except if I drive for longer that an hour and turn off the...
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  My Skoda Fabia's illuminating the ESP warning light. Is this common? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI PD. After driving for about 10 minutes the ESP light comes on and stays on. Once you stop and turn the ignition off, the...
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  Why did my daughter's Renault Scenic's windscreen wipers stop working in heavy rain? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter was driving on a motorway in her Renault Scenic when there was a cloudburst and her wipers just stopped working until the rain eased off. Fortunately,...
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  Can you start a car which is in first gear without engaging the clutch? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you start a car which is in first gear without engaging the clutch?
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  Why is my 2002 Renault Clio smoking? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Renault Clio II 1.5 diesel. I would like to know why it produces black smoke? We have replaced the turbo, which was faulty. While driving...
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  What should we look for when buying a Nissan Figaro? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has seen a Nissan Figaro at a dealer for £5500 which she is very keen on. It's a 1991 model and has done 35,000 miles. The aspects of the car that...
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  I'm about to start an MGB GT which hasn't been started for five years - what can I do to prevent damage? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Sometime this week I will collecting (by trailer) an MGB GT. The car has been subjected to a near total renovation including a new engine, however this...
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  Pressure crooked 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that the 2.0 TDi (PD) engine in the 2005 VW Passat has a tendency for the oil pump drive to fail suddenly at around 70,000 - 90,000 miles....
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  Less is less 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  May I please seek your views on the Mercedes CLK320 auto? I have just seen a 2001 model on sale at £4,995. There are 91,000 miles on the clock and it...