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  Why is my Ford Mondeo TDCI producing blue smoke? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car...
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  Thank heavens for small Mercs 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After two years of research, arguing, test-driving and reading, my wife and I have at last agreed on one car that will suit us both, for some town driving,...
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  Fishing chips 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 123d and am looking at ways to further decrease my fuel consumption as I drive approx 100 miles per day, mainly all motorway sat on cruise...
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  Ford Ka engine light-how to reset? 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Ka 1.3 2002 with a Dura Tec engine. The car was misfiring and it has now been fixed by my father in law and the problem is solved, however...
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  Is this poor Fiat Engineering - or just bad luck? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought a Fiat Panda Cross in Dec 2014 on a PCP. By Aug 2015, the rear differential was leaking oil and needed replacing. Over the period of the...
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  My Porsche Boxster 918 was stolen and recovered the same day - so why won't my insurer return it to me? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 981 Porsche Boxster was stolen and recovered the same day (15 August 2017). I'm still waiting to get it back from the insurance company. The ECU was...
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  Can I get a remap to improve the fuel economy of my Kia Cee'd? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Based on your advice and all you've written, I bought a Kia C'eed estate auto 1.6 diesel (no DPF) with 37,000 miles on the clock from a Kia dealer this...
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  Is there a known problem with the Peugeot 5008 electronic handbrake? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Peugeot 5008 automatic that was stored for three months over the winter. I took it for its first drive of the year yesterday, but as I was...
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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  Can I reject my faulty X-Trail? 29 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Nissan X-Trail last month. After a week there was a system fault and the car would not switch off. I took the car back and the dealer said...
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  Ford Focus battery problems 14 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just changed my alternator because it wasn't charging my battery. The problem is my battery light is still on, check battery showing healthy 12.5v it...
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  Central locking and electric window issues 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a few issues regarding the electrics in my SEAT Leon Cupra 2003. I have had it for a year now. When I purchased it the rear passenger central locking...
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  Yeti automatic doesn't engage at low speeds 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven many different autos for over 20 years, but can't master control of my Skoda Yeti. When wanting to pull away, I gently depress the accelerator,...
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  Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't...
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  Why won't my Daewoo Matiz start? 28 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm at my wits end with my 2003 Daewoo Matiz. I bought the car with an alternator problem, which I fixed and the car started fine. However, after five...
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  Do you have any idea what is causing an engine fault on my Renault Scenic? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi recently cut out when being driven out of the local supermarket car park. It could not be re-started and the AA was summoned....
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  My Yaris is consuming oil 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Wonder if you can give me some advice on my Yaris 1.4 D4D oil consumption. It has just had its second consumption test and has used 1.4L of oil in just...
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  Economic auto with boot space for a pram £2000-£3000 budget! 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a new motor for my wife, bought her a 2003 Fiesta Semi Auto 9 months ago and the TCU and ECU have gone on it and so we've had to get rid of...
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  Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy...
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  Ford Focus engine management problem 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Sudden illumination of all panel warning lights. Loss of forward motion. Engine still running/idling but not responding to accelerator pedal. Odometer...