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  My van has done 80,000 miles. Should I keep it or trade it in? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Ford Transit Connect LWB van. It does mostly motorway miles, and has covered a total of 83000. How many more miles should I get?
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  Honda Civic gearbox issues 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go...
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  SEAT Alhambra DSG making odd noises 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a problem with my 2012 SEAT Alhambra DSG autmaotic with an intrusive noise on deceleration. It's fine whilst accelerating but loud when back...
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  Why does my car judder in the mornings 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea...
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  BMW 3 Series timing chain 19 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 320d with 132k miles and have just been told that the timing chain will need replacement. It will cost €1500. If I get it done and change...
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  Are high mileage diesels reliable? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2012 BMW X3 diesel auto with 102.000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Is there anything I should be wary of?
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  New Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI - any advice on care & maintenance? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI petrol for my daughter and her partner, who know little about cars. Please advise best procedures...
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  Audi multitronic gearbox judder 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car suffers from a judder at about 1200 RPM when going through the auto gears or at low speeds in the 1200 to 1800 RPM range. I've had the gearbox...
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  Gearbox failure after Volkswagen emissions upgrade 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the emissions software upgrade done on my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. While I have only driven a handful of miles, and can't report any...
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  DSG problems with Volkswagen Passant 28 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2015 Volkswagen Passat 1.6. A few weeks ago the car stalled and made strange noises when restarted. The gearbox refused to go into drive and the...
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  Should I buy a high mileage XC60? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2011 Volvo XC60 petrol auto with 78,000 miles on the clock. The seller is asking just over £13,000 - is this a good price?
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  At what point did the Volkswagen Polo switch to chain-driven cams? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Polo, either new or used. However in the past you have mentioned that the cam drive and pulleys on some models...
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  Dealer won't fix noisy gearbox on Volkswagen Golf - what can I do? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The manual gearbox on my Volkswagen Golf is making a loud rattling noise when idling in neutral. I’ve approach my local dealer and been told this is a...
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  BMW servicing - is all of this required? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my BMW for 6 years and it has done just less than 35,000 miles. Based on time rather than mileage I have had the car serviced every two years...
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  Broken gearbox - should the seller pay for repairs? 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a used Peugeot 3008 (2010) with 60,000 miles on the clock and full service history from a car supermarket. Yesterday it broken down...
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  I just bought a 1993 MG RV8 - what should I look out for in terms of servicing? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchase a 1993 MG RV8 UK model with 12,500 miles on the clock. Do I need to change the cam belt or anything else that may need attention?...
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  Should I buy an ex-rental car? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement...
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  DSG gearbox problems 2 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a SEAT Altea and the DSG 7 gear box completely failed (went from 4th to 1st). SEAT will not accept any responsibility even though the fault is not...
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  Total engine failure on Vectra VXR 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My much-loved 2007 Vauxhall Vectra VXR estate has just suffered (according to Vauxhall franchise) 'total engine failure' at 55,000 miles. Timing chain...
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  Is it worth having my Honda Civic's engine flushed for £33? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I booked my Honda Civic in for its first service since I bought it, mileage 13,000. I was asked if I wanted an engine flush for an extra £33. I asked what...