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  Could supermarket fuel have burned my valves out? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had problems with misfiring, loss of power, and red engine management lights coming on on two cars which where filled with unleaded petrol at a...
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  My 2003 Nissan X-Trail's engine has failed. Who can I complain to? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Nissan X-Trail in 2003 from a Belgian garage, imported it to UK and then went to live in Spain. I have had to replace the clutch three times...
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  Pole fault 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 VW Polo Sport 1.9TDI so it is now 4 years old and has done 18,000 miles. It is about to go in for its annual service and MOT and the garage...
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  That simmering feeling 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I take your advice about allowing turbo diesels to 'simmer' before turning off. But for how long after what kind of driving? Also if it is an important...
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  Insure rescue 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal. I am currently with Norwich Union, which, of course, has just changed to Aviva. I have heard rumours that in the...
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  Auts and crosses 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you help settle a domestic? My husband says that Toyota did not make an automatic Celica. I say they must have done (but what do I know I...
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  Pain in Spain 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a car in the UK and bringing it down to Spain as I have a house there. Are there any auctions in the UK specifically for LHD cars?
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  Great Xpectations 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Jaguar XF 3.0i V6 diesel prominently advertised in yesterday's Telegraph have the new diesel engine or are they clearing stocks of the old one?...
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  Misses Hatcher 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I want to import a Mazda 323 Glassback from the Netherlands. It is a 1995 Hatchback 323 1.5i LX and has only done approx. 45,000km. I know I need to change...
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  Chip van? 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2005/55 VW Transporter 1.9TDI (85bhp). The van runs out of warranty soon, so, as he finds it a tad pedestrian, he is thinking about having...
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  Which hybrid SUV should I buy? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my existing Kia Niro 3 with a hybrid. My current car achieves 69mpg/70mpg on 16-inch wheels and replacement Niro 3's only come...
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  Born a yen 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters friend’s boyfriend agreed to purchase a Honda Legend and a Mitsubishi Shogun from a man he knew where he works at a city bank. The cars were...
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  Volkswagen Scirocco Blue moan 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Faced with repeated failure of the Bluetooth in my Scirocco with my Blackberry 8520, I devised my own shortcut to 're-booting' the cars cranky software...
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  Is it worth spending £6000 to repair my nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 Mercedes C220 Estate, mileage 95k, needs a partial engine rebuild which is estimated at £6k. Is it worth doing?
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  Which has the more rear space - the Mercedes A-Class or BMW 1 Series? 24 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new premium hatch and was wondering if you could advise, which of the Mercedes A-Class and BMW 1 Series has more space for rear passengers?
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  If I take my SORN car for an MoT, do I need to tax it if it passes? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car is on SORN. If I take it for an MoT and it passes, do I need to tax it immediately or can I leave it on SORN and tax it later in the year?
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  How do I insure my Ford Escort XR3i that has had an RS Turbo engine fitted? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the correct way to insure a Ford Escort XR3i which has had an engine from an Escort RS Turbo fitted to it?
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  Are service plans good value? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Are service plans good value?
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  Should I buy a Jaguar XF or a Skoda Superb as a private hire vehicle? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to decide which car to purchase for use as a private hire taxi: a 2016 Jaguar XF 2.0 Portfolio or a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR SE L Executive...
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  Which cars have a low boot lip and enough space for a big old dog? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a big dog (a 10-stone Leonberger) and we're expecting it to have rear leg problems in later life. I'm looking for a reliable car with a low boot...