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  Should my mother buy a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 or a Ford Focus 1.6? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 60-year-old mother is going to buy a new car and is trying to decide between an automatic Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and an automatic Ford Focus 1.6. I drive...
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  Is a loss of power in my Audi A3 a symptom of the emissions fix? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Since my Audi A3 had it's emissions fix it has had problems with the engine management system light flashing intermittently and the engine losing power....
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  Nissan Qashqai engine trouble 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  To give you the overview: My Qashqai is three and half years old, so only 6 months out of warranty. Full service history with a Nissan dealership. last...
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  Recourse to a dealer for a car sold with accident damage? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a five year old Renault Sport Megane R26R in October 2014 from a well-known Renault Specialist. The car was sold with full service history,...
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  I want a new car with enough space for young kids. Can you help me choose? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want a new car but there's so much choice. I need to transport grandchildren and we live in the country so potholes are an everyday problem. I'd like...
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  What checks do I need to make on a pre-reg car that's been sat around? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am purchasing a BMW 340i Touring from a main dealer. It was first registered in April 2017 but only has 72 miles on the clock and has been sat round...
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  Mazda 3 v SEAT Leon - which car is best? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new hatchback to replace my old Vauxhall Astra. However, I can’t choose between the Mazda 3 or SEAT Leon. I also cannot decide between...
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  My Mazda Eunos's suspension collapsed after an MoT - is the MoT tester liable? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 14-year-old Mazda Eunos. The car came with a brand new mot and 6 months tax. The MoT was carried out on 20 May 2010 and will run out...
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  How do I get rid of minor scratches on my car? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a black car and find that minor scratches, which used to be polished out (on oil-based paint) or T-cut could be used, no longer works. I am nervous...
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  Ford Kuga power loss 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used (2009 model) Ford Kuga diesel about six months ago. Since then, I've had to take it back to the dealer several times as the power intermittently...
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  Hyundai i30 paintwork peeling - who's liable for the repairs? 8 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son purchased a five month old Hyundai i30 in August 2012 from a dealer. Over the past year several large sections of paintwork several inches in diameter...
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  Air bag failure 7 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife had an accident yesterday. Her 2011 Toyota Yaris struck a tree, flipped into the air and somersaulted across the road coming to a stop on top of...
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  Should we buy a Volvo V50 or an Audi A4 estate? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats,...
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  Electric parking brakes make me uneasy - are they as effective as a handbrake? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at the latest Vauxhall cars and to my astonishment they have no handbrake, only a button. To me this is extremely dangerous as I rely...
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  Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have conflicting information concerning the Mondeo Powershift gearbox. On the one hand I have read that the gearbox is unreliable and on the other hand,...
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  What's the cheapest way to source a spare wheel? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar XF doesn't have a spare wheel. I would like to buy a 'get you home spare wheel' and jack to go with it. I'm having problems finding one at the...
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  The air con failed in my Mazda 2 - why are replacements taking so long? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The air con unit packed up in my Mazda 2 and my local dealer confirmed that the condenser has failed. Due to failures they now have 18 on order from Mazda....
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  Which SUV is best - Suzuki Vitara or Mazda CX-5? 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used SUV. I'm interested in the Suzuki Vitara and Mazda CX-5. Ideally I want a 12 month old vehicle, with good comfort and reliability....
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  Please warn your readers that insurance companies will avoid paying claims if they can. 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently, I helped my lady-pensioner cousin with a claim on her car insurance. She had been a customer for several years with Co-op Insurance Services...
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  Is it time to dispose of my car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 which has covered only 29,000 miles. I have owned it since 2014 and am the second owner. I recently had it serviced by a Mazda...