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  Micra fails to fire when cranked 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My immaculate Nissan Micra with 22000miles yesterdaym for the first time ever failedm to immediately start on the first engine rotation. The battery is...
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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...
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  Ford Galaxy cutting out 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 (2000) it runs perfectly but occasionally it won't start. Give it 5 or 10 mins it starts and drives well, but now it has started...
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  Heater blows hot when moving and cold when still. 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a VW Transporter T5 1.9tdi and it's just started blowing cold air when it's sitting idling, but when I bring the revs up or drive it blows hot....
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  White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
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  How should I store my classic in the winter? 19 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How should I store my car in the winter? I can't drive on roads because of salt and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to start the car every two months...
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  Volkswagen Golf engine failure - do I have grounds to make a legal claim? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. It has always been serviced at the main dealer (who I also bought it from) and covered 64,000 miles. A coolant leak...
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  Accelerator problems with Toyota Avensis 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had some accelerator problems with my 2002 Toyota Avenis 1.6 petrol. When the car is cold the accelerator jumps massively during gear changes, specifically...
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  Ford Focus Zetec Estate losing power and slight knocking when at standstill. 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Been driving an X Reg Ford Focus Zetec for last five weeks. No problems until now. It seems to be missing or losing power a little and slight knocking...
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  Petrol or diesel - which warms up quickest? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new car that will be mainly used for journeys of about 10 miles each way with the occasional longer journey of 150 miles each way. Should...
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  Vauxhall Vivaro won't rev at start up 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Vauxhall Vivaro 06 CDTI will not rev after starting engine for about 5 to 15 seconds after it has stood on the drive. Once it's running properly it is...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Car starting problem 26 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car starts fine in the morning. After a 5/10 minute drive, if I turn the key the car it doesn't start. It cranks fine. If I hold the car key it continues...
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  Head gasket problem 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  While driving in France a couple of weeks ago a warning buzzer sounded together with a STOP command and 'engine overheating' display on the instrument...
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  Recouperation 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1995N BMW 840CI for eight years. The car has a full BMW service history and I have no intention of selling it as I think it is a great car...
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  Automatic transition 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004/54 Audi TT 3.2 litre DSG, now at 40,000 miles. For some weeks I have noticed the water in the header tank is more like light brown soup with...
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  Loan voice 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The following scenario reads like an extract from you website, under the heading of "what to watch for" in Mercedes-Benz W211 review. "On 07/09/2006, I...
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  I've been offered a car that's been sat around for a year. What should I check before I consider buying it? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a car from my grandpa. It hasn't been driven for at least a year and has been sitting in a garage. It also doesn't have an up to date...
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  Is a turbo petrol or naturally-aspirated engine better when it comes to long term reliability? 25 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 3000 miles a year and have always owned normally-aspirated petrol engines with torque-converter gearboxes. I'm wanting to buy a replacement...
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  Is the Rover 414 prone to head gasket failure? 19 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend is currently between cars and her grandparents have offered her their 1994 Rover 414, with 60,000 miles. They have owned the car from new,...