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  Air conditioning 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should air conditioning be left on all the time?
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  Running in and service regime on a new Skoda Superb? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am soon to take delivery of a New Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (125ps). I hope to keep the car for as long as possible (doing about 16k annual mileage), and...
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  Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect...
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  Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the...
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  Which cars can use super ethanol (E85) fuel? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  There is an increase at the pumps in France of super ethanol. Which UK purchased cars can use it?
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  What used Skoda Octavia should I buy? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In the new year, I'm going to buy a Skoda Octavia. I have a budget of around £7500 and will be looking for the cheapest running costs. Can you advise what...
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  Would switching from run flats mean a more forgiving ride? 24 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 BMW X4 which has just been MOT'd, I was discussing the merits of changing my run flats for cross climates with the tester in order to have...
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  How do I keep the DPF clean to avoid trouble with the new MoT? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  With regard to the new MoT changes for diesel cars with DPFs, how can I go about keeping my DPF clean? I have a 2017 Ford Grand C-MAX 2017, which I usually...
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  How often should I run my diesel van to keep it in good condition? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run my motorhome once a week. I take it out on the road and drive it around for approximately 16 miles at various speeds between 20mph and...
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  Restoring a Saab 9-3 29 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a Saab enthusiast and have a 9-3 as a project car. However, there are a few more mechanical problems than I anticipated. Firstly, when moving in first...
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  Engine not getting up to normal temperature 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Audi A5 3.0 TDI Quattro has started running cool. I have owned the car from new and up to last autumn (2013), the temperature gauge used to get...
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  Will the Skoda Octavia TDI's DPF regenerate over a 14-mile run? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a pre-DPF Skoda Octavia TDI Estate and am very pleased with it. I would like to buy a new one early next year but want to check a few...
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  Should I keep my well-maintained Forester? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 2.0-litre petrol Subaru Forester for five and a half years, from ex demo. It has only done 42k miles; I have the oil changed every...
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  Running issues with my 1988 VW Scirocco 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 88 Scirocco. When I go to pull away and the engine stutters and nearly cuts out. Starts fine, ticks over fine, revs fine when stationary. Stick...
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  Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem...
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  To DPF or not to DPF? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Finally I have made my mind up to go for a used Mondeo estate, about 1 year old. I have discovered about possible problems with the DPF, as I would only...
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  Running a red light 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received an S172 Notice of Intended Prosecution for running a red light. I have viewed the photos on the police website & it's like the they...
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  What car would you recommend to replace my ST220 Mondeo with similar performance but cheaper running costs? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2006 Mondeo ST220 that I love, while my wife drives a '05 diesel Panda. We can no longer justify running both cars and will be selling...
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  Why is my Hyundai i10 so difficult to start? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. Its a March 2010 model with only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs...
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  Tappet noise 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The engine on my Space Wagon 2.4 is making a tappet sound.