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  Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that...
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  My Clio turns its lights on when parked? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically...
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  Why won't Kwik Fit repair runflat tyres? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm sure you are already aware of this situation but just in case you haven't seen it in writing, Kwik-Fit has written to me to state: “Kwik-Fit is unable...
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  Bio-diesel causing breakdowns? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy diesel or petrol for our new car and will probably be purchasing an ix35. My parents also run a new...
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  2003 Nissan X-Trail starting problem 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When starting my Nissan X-Trail for the first time in the morning it starts first time, but without touching the throttle it starts to rev to 1500-2500....
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  New Ford Galaxy: serviced at 15k runs out of oil at 25k 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had my car serviced at 15,000 miles back in July. The engine started knocking on Monday. I turned it off and rang RAC; they said it had no oil in the...
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  Shall I buy a Dacia Duster petrol or diesel 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Intending to buy a Dacia Duster. We have a long unmade drive and often feel the effects of winter. Currently run a diesel Multipla for a family of five...
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  New car has no day time running lights 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very confused regarding the EU directive on DRL. My daughter has just taken delivery of a new (62) vehicle in standard trim with Halogen headlights....
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  Day time running lights - are they mandatory? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am contemplating the purchase of a new car in the UK and understood that EU Directive 2008/89/EC made dedicated daytime running lights mandatory for...
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  Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves?...
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  A large 4x4 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a larger 4X4 so that I can tow two horses and also use the car as a family run around. We currently have a Grand Vitara and V70...
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  Buying a new small car 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have £12000 to spend on a car (either new or "recently new"). My main requirements are the school run and going to the shops each about 12 miles from...
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  Diesel engine fuel flush - was it necessary? 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Clio Extreme dCi 86 had its first MOT today, and the garage, without our authority, carried out a fuel flush on it, charging us £20. This they...
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  Re-tyred 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At the age of 77 I have been offered the chance to run a 'company car' with advice to get one with a low emission rate to avoid as much tax as possible. Over...
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  Fault codes, Peugeot 307 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 307SW 1.6 HDi and the anti pollution fault light is coming on whenever I start the car up. There seems to be nothing wrong with the car, though....
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  Which tyres could I fit to my 2009 Peugeot 308 which offer quieter running than the Continentals it currently has? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve 1.4 fitted with Continental tyres. Could you please tell me if anybody as done any research that would indicate...
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  Why are my Volkswagen Polo's headlights constantly on? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Volkswagen Polo on a 10 plate. My lights are constantly on when the engine is running. I cannot turn them off at all unless I turn...
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  Which 4x4 offers low running costs, good reliability and can tow 2500kg? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an older 4x4 for towing horses. I have owned a number and understand the pitfalls, however cannot seem to find one that is cheapish...
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  Honda Jazz CVT vs i-shift? 2 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 57-plate Honda Jazz CVT. It's a pleasant car to drive and we get high 40s to the gallon, up to 50mpg + on a long run. We now want...
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  First car in my sixties - what do you recommend? 18 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have always had a company car and now at retirement I am faced with buying and insuring my first car. I am finding choice bewildering and insurance expensive....