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  Should I buy a car that's not been serviced for 3 years? 20 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy a 2011 Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI DSG estate with 19,000 miles on the clock. Its just had its first service at a dealer at three years...
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  Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously read your comments on modern diesels complexity (DPF/DMF/EGR/Turbo) possibly being problematic with high miles unlike older diesel engines....
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  I didn't know short runs could damage a diesel car - should I change my diesel Mazda 6? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Although I really like my diesel Mazda 6, I had no knowledge regarding the DPF i.e. short runs not doing it any good. Are there any other cars with as...
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  My car failed after 17,000 miles - is it fair for the dealer to reject liability because it wasn't serviced? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mitsubishi Challenger L200 from a dealer in May 2015. The engine seized and the car was written off in October 2017, after only 17,000 miles....
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  Injectors on Citroen Xsara Picasso 21 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Picasso has done 120,000 miles. Every couple of months there is a problem with the oil. The mechanic says that due to the injectors possibly being...
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  What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two...
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  Will my warranty remain valid? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just bought a one year old Hyundai i20 auto from a Vauxhall franchised garage. The car has 12,300 miles on the clock. It was service at 10,145miles...
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  What maintenance should I expect to carry out on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Five years ago I purchased in the UK a 2003 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 litre petrol, one previous lady owner with 43,000 miles and a Jaguar service history. Since...
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  What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an...
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  Servicing an old Fabia Is it worth it? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol. It has just passed the MOT with the help of new suspension parts, but no advisories. The car has passed 134,000 miles...
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  Noisy engine 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 petrol 02 plate, I bought the car about two weeks ago and when I bought the car the owner did point out the noise. He said...
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  My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily...
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  BMW 120d - does it have timing chain issues? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a brand new BMW 120d. Can you tell me if the timing chain is still a problem on this engine, or have they solved the problem?
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  Tappet-like noise from the engine of a MINI? 6 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's 7000 mile Mini makes a noise that would have been regarded as tappets once-upon-a-time. Have you heard any reports as to problems?
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  Why is my BMW 3 Series' engine ticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 318i SE E46 year 2000 with 74,000 miles. When I start my car there is a annoying ticking noise from the engine, but once the engine heats...
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  My BMW 3 Series suffered a wrecked engine at 45,000 miles - do I have any redress against BMW or the supplying garage? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My nearly seven year old BMW 3 Series has suffered oil pump failure and a wrecked engine at 45,000 miles. Do I have any redress against BMW UK or the supplying...
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  Is the engine oil light coming on a serious concern? 6 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 recently. Today it drove fine, but after an hour of driving I stopped to go to the shop and when I came back and...
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  Will a K&N filter be more efficient at filtering in dusty conditions? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Lexus LX450 that I use in Luanda, Angola. It spends a lot of time going down dusty, sandy, tracks so I change the air, oil and fuel filters...
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  I plan to use my Dacia Duster for lots of short journeys, is this bad for the turbo engine? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning on buying a 2018 Dacia Duster. 90% of my trips will be daily, two or three times under three miles. If I buy the 1.3 turbo petrol will...
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  Can I sue my local Volvo dealer after my engine blew? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago an oil warning light showed intermittently on the dash of my Volvo. I took it immediately to my local Volvo dealer (where my car has been...