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  Why does my Vauxhall Viva use so much oil? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Viva (2015 model) which I have owned from new. Within seven months of ownership, the oil light came on after 8900 miles. I was told the...
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  Faulty clutch on MINI Countryman - what are our rights? 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a MINI Countryman All4 John Cooper Works, which we bought new from a main dealership two and a half years ago. The car has now done 11,500 miles...
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  How can I appeal against a bus lane PCN? 11 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife received a PCN two weeks ago as her car had apparently been captured in a bus lane in London. Thing is, we live over 250 miles away from London...
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  BMW 5 Series - auto versus sport auto gearbox 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my second BMW F11 530D SE.Both configured with the "Sport" Auto box as opposed to the normal Auto box. Both cars have had the same irritating characteristic....
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  BMW X5 - front driveshaft failure 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 E70 X5 4.0d SE that suffered a catastrophic failure [Front propshaft broke away smashing a large whole in the engine] I am aware of an August...
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  Driver who caused crash has fled to Romania - what should I do? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner was driving along and hit by a Jeep SUV that was pulling out of a nearby driveway. We called the Police and the driver took responsibility over...
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  Oil change in a Volkswagen Golf 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Since buying my Golf I immediately had an oil change done and have continued with a 5-6k oil change interval. My driving style is a mix of motorway and...
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  Volkswagen Service 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter had her Volkswagen Polo serviced in August and reported to the service manager that her 6 month old car had juddering steering under braking....
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  Looking for small-ish petrol automatic? 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be...
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  My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid...
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  Buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla - how can I reduce my insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 24 year old female and I have recently been offered a 1999 Toyota Corolla by a neighbour who is looking to buy a new car. It has 48,000 miles on the...
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  What's causing this engine fault on my Skoda Fabia vRS? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In June 2011 I bought a Fabia vRS new from SMC Skoda Exeter. At the second service, with 12,000 miles, I mentioned the high oil consumption plus the fact...
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  What could be causing my BMW X3's ABS, DSC and xDrive systems to malfunction? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive...
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  Can I recommend the new generation of Morgan classic sports cars? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Your advice to PT on Morgans was, as usual, a very fair and erudite comment. I'm not sure about them being relatively high maintenance though. My experience...
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  Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a...
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  Is my Venga's engine run in? 21 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a brand new Kia Venga 1.4 ecodynamics petrol at the end of October 2012 and have driven just over 3500 miles, mostly short trips but including...
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  Drive belt failed after 27,000 miles, who pays? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The auxiliary belt on my Ford Focus shredded whilst I was in the fast lane of the M60. My local Ford dealer diagnosed damage to all 16 valves and the head...
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  Should I buy an Audi TT or a Volkswagen Eos? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been considering swapping my 2003 Ford Focus Mark I, 2.0 Zetec, owned from new, for a convertible. I would prefer to retain front wheel drive, 2.0-litre...
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  Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down...
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  Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with...