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  BMW 520d G31 turbo failure - what are my rights? 13 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In June 2021 we bought an approved used BMW 520d G31 with 35,000 miles on the clock for £22,500. About two weeks ago a warning came up with a drivetrain...
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  What's wrong with my car? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 3-series BMW estate from a car supermarket about 18 months ago. It was high mileage (80,000) but was only four years old with a couple of previous...
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  Why is the part exchange value of our Mini Countryman so low? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful if I could seek your advice with regards to an issue that has arisen with our local BMW/Mini dealership. I currently drive a Mini Cooper...
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  TCS warning light on Skoda Octavia Scout 30 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Skoda Octavia Scout. I've noticed that the TCS warning light has come on and stayed on. My local Skoda dealer has done a diagnostic check...
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  BMW X3 - which wheel size is best for ride comfort ? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 12 month old BMW X3. However, I've noticed that lots of the cars have 19-inch wheels. Is this a no-no when it comes to ride quality?...
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  Golf auto hill start difficulty 5 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf auto and have trouble starting the car on hills. We never had this problem with our old 2006 Golf auto, is there a fault?
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  Buying a hot hatch for £8k - what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a hot hatch for £8000 and have narrowed my search to a 2010 Peugeot 308 GT or a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTi. Which would you buy?
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  Can I install a new cigarette lighter socket in my Peugeot 306? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 306's cigarette lighter does not work. All the fuses are okay as the dashboard lights and the cigarette light works, and these are all on the...
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  My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified...
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  Fiestaring discontent 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 1.25 Fiesta, which is getting expensive to get through MOTs. With the scrappage scheme, I am now considering buying a new car but I've only...
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  Would a cracked alloy fall under warranty? 2 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the warranty is three years old next year. We've had the car since July 2020, purchased from a reputable Jaguar...
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  Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable...
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  Does the Jaguar XJR have any known problems I should look for? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2003 Celica (140bhp) for two years now and fancy a bit of a change. Talking down the pub with friends, we got on to slightly older but very...
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  RAV counter 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 52 plate 61,000 mile RAV-4 D-4D. The car has been owned by us for the last two years. Earlier this year, at 55,000 miles, we lost the use of...
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  My van keeps cutting out - how can I fix DPF problems? 22 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My son recently purchased a Peugeot 207 diesel van. Sometimes without warning the engine dies while he is driving. If he switches it of then on the particle...
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  When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?
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  Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing...
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  Why does my Nissan Almera wobble when I drive it? 8 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 14 year old Nissan Almera 1.5 Petrol. It wobbles at low speed. Its not wheel balancing because I know what that feels like. But in gears...
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  Wheel and steering alignment 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota RAV4 came back from having the brake pads changed (local Toyota dealership) with the steering wheel about five degrees off centre. This was corrected...
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  Should I buy a hybrid? 3 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I will hopefully retire in a couple of years and am looking for a car that will do a 60 mile round trip every working day for the next two years, but then...