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  Can you recommend a Ford specialist? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a Ford specialist in the south east? My 2001 Ford Fiesta diesel is suffering some problems and I want to take it to an affordable and...
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  Buying a used hatchback - what would you recommend? 26 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used car and want to spend £5000. I want something that’s cheap to fix/run and boasts good fuel economy. What would you recommend?
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  When should I replace the cam belt on my Ford Fiesta? 27 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Ford Fiesta is due for its five year service. It has covered 30,000 miles and has been running perfectly. Can you tell me if there’s any know issues...
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  Speedometer fault on Ford Focus - what's the cause? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol. The car has covered 71,000 miles and is suffering from a speedometer fault. The issue is intermittent and it will...
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  Renault Megane petrol won't start 3 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Megane is suffering from an intermittent engine fault. It was sporadic at first, but is getting more frequent and the engine takes between minutes...
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  What's causing my KIA Sorento to cut out? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My KIA Sorento is cutting out after about five miles. Vehicle has covered 35,000 miles approx and has regular services.
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  How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per...
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  Is my car susceptible to keyless theft? 22 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In light of recent concerns over the easy way thieves are accessing keyless entry cars I have been trying to find out if my 3008 can also be attacked by...
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  An Uber driver hit my car and won't pay for repairs or give me his insurance details - what should I do? 21 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A month ago an Uber driver hit my parked car and drove off without leaving his details. However, his passenger got his reg number and gave it to me. I...
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  Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have...
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  How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed...
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  Lots of serious problems with a recently purchased £4800 car 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a BMW 330 for £4800. On way home the engine management light came on. The dealer was informed and he more or less said its how you drove...
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  Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose...
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  My Vauxhall Meriva suffered an engine fault after a hose came loose - is the selling dealer liable? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2005 Vauxhall Meriva in March this year. The car recently died on me, so I coasted off the road. The temperature looked ok. I saw steam or smoke...
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  Is a tyre repair kit a good replacement for a spare wheel? 6 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have bought a Kia Picanto with a tyre inflator kit and no spare wheel. I recall you have been critical of inflator kits in the past. Do you still recommend...
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  How do I know when the AdBlue in my car needs refilling? 12 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda with AdBlue. It has been showing 5500 miles till it needs to be refilled. Currently, the car has covered just over 500 miles, but it's still...
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  How do we fix our blocked DPF? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Our car's DPF is blocked. I've have tried regenerating it by running it down the motorway, but it's had no effect. Is there anything else I can do?
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  My tyre fitter has offered to fix my punctured runflat - is it worth trying? 23 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My local tyre fitters have said they may be able to plug the nail hole in my 245/35 R18 runflat Bridgestone tyre for £16.99. Is it worth trying or should...
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  Jaguar X-Type blowing fuses 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar X Type. Over the past week it has been blowing fuses. Every time it happens the engine cuts out. A friend thinks it might be the fuel pump....
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  What's wrong with my C5? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Citroen C5 petrol is losing power. It will tick-over find, but once you go above 3000rpm it will struggle. Any ideas?