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  Buying family car 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello and greetings from Portugal. Need advice on buying a "new" used car for the family. I have 3 kids, (15,13 and 3 years old), so it need's to have...
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  White oily sludge in breather pipes - what is it? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  have a Corsa 1.2 from 2009 and have recently found white oily gunk in the breather pipes from the rocker cover to the air filter pipe that connects to...
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  Alternative to diesel 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I typically drive around 30000 miles per year. To date I've run a series of diesel Golfs and now A3, usually to around 90k to 100k miles without any major...
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  Buying used - Mazda2 or Suzuki Swift? 12 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I like the Mazda2 (2007 onwards) and Suzuki Swift (2010 onwards). 1) Can you please tell me which would be more reliable in the longer run if I were...
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  Getting a non-runner Transit back on the road 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a 2002 Ford Transit 2.4 diesel as a non-runner. It has got too much oil in it and looks like it has had oil in the header tank too. I...
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  What damage could have happened after an engine management problem? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mini Countryman Cooper S. Regrettably within the first week and with only 350 miles on the clock, the engine management system said there...
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  2002 Golf with some odd electrical gremlins 19 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When driving the rev counter drops to zero and the red oil light flashes though engine still running. Checked oil levels which are ok. After switching...
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  Should I sell my Jaguar S-Type now? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Jaguar S-Type [manual] on a 55 plate with 32,000 long distance miles on it (no short trips). It has the sport interior, heated windscreen,...
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  E10 petrol - will it damage my modern classics? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m concerned about the introduction of E10 (petrol) and the impact it will have on my 1997 Jeep Cherokee and 1988 Porsche 944 Lux Auto. Is there anything...
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  Should my wife keep her 1996 Ford Ka or try to sell it? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has 1996 Ford KA, mileage 53,000, which has been well maintained, currently doing less than 2000 miles a year. It passed its MoT last April, but...
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  Have you noticed a rising oil level in the Mazda 6 due to a DPF fault? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the...
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  2003 Mondeo stuttering 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a stuttering mondeo with p0171 fault, running too lean. I have changed the air filter, changed the MAF sensor, changed the fuel temp sensor, cleaned...
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  Will my new warranty cover the DPF? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 2.4D Automatic [20,000 miles] will be three years old in March. I am about to take out a two-year extended warranty with "Warranty Direct". I...
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  What to look out for when buying an older S-Class 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider?...
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  Micra fuelling problem 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Nissan Micra 1.0L K11 model, which I have owned before (same model different car) and have noticed that even when empty, I...
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  Change your oil often and it'll pay off in the long run. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a devotee of regular oil and filter changes. 20,000-mile service intervals are clearly aimed at fleet operators keeping maintenance costs down and...
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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Should I buy my company Audi A3? 8 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy my company car? I am changing jobs and will have have to return my leased A3 sportback diesel (170) SE back to the compancy and pay an early...
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  Should I have a service done on my Skoda Fabia despite its low mileage? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a one-year-old Skoda Fabia that has done 650 miles and is now due for a one-year service. The garage has told me that I do not need get this done...
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  Daytime running lights don't illuminate rear lights - why? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour has recently taken delivery of a new Vauxhall car with automatic lights. Recently, during heavy rain, I watched her leave home and put her...