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  Out Vauxed 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I have driven Vauxhalls for many years. I have a 2003 Astra 1.4 16v, he has a 52 Vectra 1.8. We are intending to change at least one of...
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  VAG 1.4 TSI turbo failure 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a March 08 VW Golf 1.4 TSi GT 170 which is now just over 3 years old, has covered 24,000 miles and been maintained on the VW three year maintenance...
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  Are Mazda 3s known for being susceptible for battery drain whilst parked for a few weeks? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Illness and zero degree weather meant that I did not start my 2009 Mazda 3 for three weeks. When I tried to start the vehicle the battery was flat. The...
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  Should I be wary about buying an ex-rental MkVI Volkswagen Golf? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a Mk VI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi S. A franchised Volkswagen dealer in Bridgwater has a couple of examples at £11,980, which are...
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  Is there any way of repairing VAG Bluetooth systems that don't work with popular phones? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any advice for owners of VAG group cars fitted with Bluetooth that will not work with 85 per cent of all mobile phones? rSAP seems to be a...
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  They must be choking 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  4 weeks ago my 2-year-old FIAT 500 diesel engine seized up. On the dashboard it said I needed the oil changing. This did not make sense as it was fully...
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  How can I trace my father's old 280SL Mercedes-Benz? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In both 1983 and 1984 my father bought a 280SL Mercedes-Benz in Manchester - I do not and cannot find a registration number for either car. Mercedes-Benz...
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  Are carbon deposits causing braking problems to my 2006 Mazda 6? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Mazda 6 on a 55 plate is now spending its eighth week in a main dealer to sort out a problem with the brakes at low speed in first and reverse...
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  Where can I get a reliable, easily-maintained car that isn't too complicated? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 1997 BMW 323i Tourer that has done 150,000 miles (admittedly it had a factory replacement engine at 30,000 miles due to cylinder liner corrosion)...
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  Hard shouldered 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We recently changed our car insurances and have a much better and cheaper deal from Saga than our old company. Loyalty certainly did not pay. However,...
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  Lighten up time 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There was a time when car sidelights were not very bright but adequate: headlights dazzled on full beam and but not when dipped. Lower lights were classed...
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  Diesel or petrol? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate some advice regarding the annual running costs of diesel versus petrol. We have been running two diesel cars. My Audi A4 is 08 registered...
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  Velvet glove 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your column for some years to gain some insight into the motor world. I just thought that I might amuse you, and possibly your readers with...
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  Disco fervour 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4-year-old Toyota Corolla 1.6 auto that I love to bits. I have done only 26,000 miles from new. The car is garaged overnight. The car is currently...
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  Polos apart 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I bought a three-year old Polo TDi from a VW dealer in Nottinghamshire, as an approved used car. After only six weeks of owning it, it needed...
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  Civic duty 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought Civics for the last 20 years. My present one is 6 years old and the only reason I haven’t traded it in yet is because of a review I read...
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  Grim repair 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am just renewing my AA roadside Roadside/Recovery Cover and I was wondering whether the AA Breakdown Repair cover for parts and labour is worth taking...
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  Eavesdropped 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might be intrigued (and a little saddened) to hear what I overheard whilst at a Ford dealer. I was picking my car up from a service and...
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  Can you recommend a good first car? 28 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a new driver looking for my first car. I need something that’s economical, easy to use and features a nice interior. The must also be reliable as...
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  Buying a used car with patchy history - bad idea? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The used car I want to buy is within mileage limits for servicing but out of time (servicing is 20k or 1 year) - it was serviced at 20k 1 year 9 months...