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  Turbo failure & high oil consumption Outside warranty claim 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Skoda Scout 1.8TSI developed very high oil consumption after 80K miles. This was a few months outside my warranty that I had extended to 5 years.Investigation...
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  BMW downsizing tyre rim size 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Living in rural N Yorkshire, on your recommendation I fitted a full set of Michelin Alpins on my BMW 330i which I leave on all year round. They have proved...
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  Faulty Range Rover - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Range Rover Vogue, which has developed a problem with the ignition. If you remove the key you cannot get the key back into the ignition....
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  Why is my Ford Fiesta overheating? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol has developed a coolant leak. When it initially happened the warning sign came up on the display and the temperature gauge...
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  Can I change the wheel size on my Skoda Superb for better tyre wear? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR140 SE plus with 225/45 R17 Michelin Sport 3 tyres. I am really disappointed with the poor mileage I get, with the front...
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  Is it reasonable to charge £840 to replace a punctured aircon condenser on my Jaguar XF? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The aircon on my 30-month-old (23,000 mile) Jaguar XF suddenly stopped working recently when on the M11. My local dealer (from whom I bought the car) tells...
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  Should I have the DPF removed from my Dacia Duster? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I read your column with interest each week and you constantly reiterate the problems with DPF and short journeys. I recently purchased a Dacia Duster,...
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  Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to...
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  Can I fit smaller wheels to my Audi A4 Avant to improve tyre life? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2008 Audi 4 Avant TDI B7, which I bought new. The dealer offered oversize 18-inch wheels and 235/40 tyres as a free option as part of an incentive...
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  Replacing a Jaguar XF with a Lexus IS? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing my 4 yr old Jaguar XF 2.7D premium luxury. Whilst I love the car, since retiring my annual mileage has fallen to about 6000...
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  Gearbox failure on a Clio 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 3 year 3 month old Clio sport with 38k on the clock. The gearbox struggles to go into 4th gear and the garage inform me that I need a new gearbox...
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  Where can we insure our 17-year-old daughter's Mini One cheaply? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a 2002 Mini One for my daughter who will soon be 17. In general, for her first insurance, where would you suggest going without a...
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  Why did my daughter's premium go up when she bought a lower insurance group car? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is in the process of changing her 2002 Peugeot 206 (group 5 insurance) for a 2009 Citroen C2 (group 1 insurance). The renewal for the 206 had...
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  Pull the other one 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but...
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  Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering...
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  Why was my friend prosecuted for picking up a blind lady from a disabled parking bay? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  ES wrote that he was exceeding the limit of 50mph by 4mph (8 per cent above). My neighbour received a fixed penalty for driving at 32mph in a 30 limit...
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  Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"...
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  Which MPV is suitable for a large family? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a car to replace our 15-year-old Ford Mondeo. With two children, potentially their friends and families, we are thinking of opting for...
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  I can't pair my iPhone with my Skoda hands-free kit - can you help? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been having trouble getting the Bluetooth hands-free kit on my Skoda to accept my iPhone. Skoda confirmed that it wasn't compatible. I wasn't happy...
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  Should the radiator have been changed at the same time as the gearbox on our Vauxhall Vectra? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 76-year-old mother drove an 2003 Vauxhall Vectra petrol 2.2 automatic with below average mileage. Eleven months ago a new automatic gearbox was installed...