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  Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle...
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  Peugeot Partner won't start 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all...
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  Chance to buy my company car 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, been offered the chance to buy my company car but can't get price/value do to higher than normal mileage. Car is 34 months old and has done 95000 miles....
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  Should I buy a new car now or wait till January? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I was thinking of going for a car. I have no trade in so I am a "cash buyer". Should I buy now or wait until January? Also, Hyundai have a three year...
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  High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity...
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  Should I buy a car if its service history is missing? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 miles on the clock and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition,...
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  Should I extend the warranty on my Audi A1? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm fast approaching the 60,000 mile mark on my 2011 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI. I'm averaging about 22,000 miles a year and I've been on the Audi service plan....
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  Can we ask for a replacement for our Skoda Citigo due to a faulty gearbox? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Skoda Citigo last September from a Skoda dealer. From the first day until now we have a serious problem engaging first and reverse gears....
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  The timing chain has jumped - can I get any goodwill? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has jumped on my VW Polo 1.2 2003 model at 38K miles. VW customer services UK have refused to contribute to pay for repairs as a goodwill...
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  Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer,...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Nervous, breakdown 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage...
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  Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that...
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  Enraging gears 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Are you picking up any adverse comment on the gearbox of the Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR? My son bought a new one in May 2009 and from the word go it seemed difficult...
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  CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
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  Rovering eye 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 TD 05 plate to see us through the next 7-10 years. Is this a sensible project? Are spares a potential...
• Life story of a car - Polo C 1985 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  . At this point he was only doing a couple of thousand a year to the shops and I changed the oil ever 12 months. I used 15w40 Castrol or Duckhams, whichever was cheaper at Halfords and I was doubling the recommended interval on time. (this experiment helped me to believe mileage was a more pressing factor
• Honda Jazz - Getting car on the road after 3 yrs 27 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  which may well need to be replaced and it will need an oil / fuel change but I guess this would just be the tip of the iceberg. Obviously it would need an MOT as well (and the last MOT included an advisory for 'Macpherson strut pin or bush worn' on both the near and offside front upper
• running in, please pass 15 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  new. I seem to remember Ford years ago had a 1500 mile first service in order for oil changes to rid engine of swarf that may of occured during bedding in but that's disapeared a long time ago. So my question again.. is running in neccesary or is it a waste of time?
• Ford Ranger is probably not alone - DIY Dissed 17 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    Here's an irritating Australian pushing the JUST DO AS YOU ARE TOLD mantra   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5zb918uQ4 Dont they revoke your citizenship for that anymore? Now I suppose the implication that an OIL