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  Should we penalise authorities who close motorways for long periods of time? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago I wrote to you about the arbitrary way that the authorities closed motorways without any regard for the appalling consequences to the motoring...
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  Should we replace our diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol version before we suffer DPF problems? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, my wife drives a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi Acenta 4WD auto and used to cover 25,000 miles a year with work. However a change in our circumstances...
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  Why must I contribute to the repair of a faulty ABS pump on my Volkswagen Touran? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Touran just four years old - mileage 28,296. The car was bought by us new from a Volkswagen dealer and has been serviced by that dealer as necessary....
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  Is a faulty crank sensor making my Volkswagen Polo cut out? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my 1997 Volkswagen Polo for about a month now, and it dies on me at completely random intervals. It can go days without doing it, then do it three...
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  Does my 2004 Ford Fiesta have a fuel pump fault? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol which has developed an annoying problem. While driving, it has an intermitting problem of pulling back as if it was...
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  Is my Jaguar XF's used car warranty still valid despite exceeding mileage restriction? 11 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Jaguar X-Type from an independent car dealer just under three months ago and I was given a 3-month warranty with it. The clutch has now...
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  What's wrong with my problematic Toyota Picnic? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Picnic 1998 2.0-litre petrol manual and it's driving me to an early grave. After £700 spent it's still got the same fault. For some time...
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  Daihatsu - not being imported anymore 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Daihatsu has announced that it will no longer import any vehicles because of the strength of the Yen. But why, if that is the case? Don't the other Japanese...
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  Gutterswipe 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Us cyclists see all the broken parts of cars as we cycle along. The rarely swept gutters have all sorts of bolts, rubber grommets and other pieces that...
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  Micra economics 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Nissan Micras since 1997, trouble-free until I bought my present car in April 2007 (12k miles to date). Since then I have been rescued by...
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  Bleat Pots’ll wait 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Several months ago, both my personal cars suffered damage on local roads due to potholes and obstructions (granite boulder / set) in the road. I have since...
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  SEAT Leon water ingress 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The car windows always steam in my Leon. I'm told this is a design fault. It has lead to the airbag sensors corroding under my seats. Have you ever hurd...
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  Why is my Peugeot 205's engine jumping under load? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9. When I'm changing up to second gear at around 2000 revs, the engine jumps like it wants to leave the body. It's had a new...
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  What's wrong with my Ford Focus' speedometer? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a high mileage 2000 Ford Focus 1.4 model. My speedo keeps dropping to 0 and I lose the mileage data at the same time. Does anyone have any ideas?
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  How do I descend a hill in a car with an automatic gearbox? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 71 plate BMW 118i with a steptronic gearbox. My question is what is the best way to use the auto gearbox going down steep hills....
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  What's the best family car for £12,000? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must...
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  Haldex 4WD oil change intervals - is mileage or age more important? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 11 year old Skoda Yeti 4wd with 78,000 miles on the clock. The last Haldex oil change was three years ago at 59,000 miles. I was advised to change...
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  Mechanic says the oil level is high due to diesel in the oil sump from stopping DPF cycle. Is this possible? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had my Hyundai Tuscan serviced and, after 3000 miles checked, the oil level - which was about 2cm above the max line. I took it back to the garage...
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  My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview...
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  If I declare a hard wired dash camera in my car, will my insurance premium increase? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You mentioned that, for insurance purposes, fitting a hard wired dashcam could count as a vehicle modification. If unannounced, it could then invalidate...