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  Engine warning light on MINI Cooper 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The yellow engine light came on this morning while I was driving my 2007 MINI Cooper. I am a bit concerned as I bought the car just five months ago and...
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  Sluggish Lexus GS - what's the cause? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Lexus GS 430 has developed a fault after a recent 100,000 mile service at my local dealer. The auto ‘box oil was changed as part of the standard...
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  Buying a used Audi A4 Avant - which engine is best? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying an Audi A4 Avant diesel. It seems that my budget should buy me a 2008 or 2009 car depending upon the mileage. I'm told that 1.9...
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  Will my daughter's CX-5 have a problematic DPF? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles...
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  Could this 'surging' be from a sticky EGR valve? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Nissan Qashqai five weeks ago from a main dealer and have felt the car surging from time to time. I am told by a friend that it is probably...
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  Is it a good idea to get a family friend to service an Audi? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at purchasing a 2005 55-plate Audi A4 Avant 2.0T FSI S-Line. It has done 77,000 miles. My dad (an avid follower of Honest John) says...
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  Focus gearbox whine 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2002 Ford Focus, 1.6 manual transmission. It has 45k on the clock and is in good superficial condition. The problem that I have is...
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  Problematic Golf Gears 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new VW Golf TSI in 2009, and from new the reverse gear has been difficult to engage and get out of. The dealer has had several looks at...
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  Expensive servicing costs in West London 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I really think its time that BMW took a good look at its West London dealers. A recent quote for an oil service, new front and back brake pads, coolant...
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  Humble service 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My January 2008 BMW 325 is due its first service check. Under BMW’s “conditioned-based servicing” I understand this is just an oil and filter change. The...
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  What should I have checked and replaced on my 13-year-old BMW 520i? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13-year-old BMW 520i SE auto saloon that now has 106,500 miles on the clock. It has served me well over the eight year period l've owned it, and...
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  Let us pay? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took my Octavia 1.9TDI into my local Skoda dealership (Progress of Letchworth) for a service prior to its first MoT and asked for a couple of...
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  I've heard horror stories about the Ford Transit Euro6 engine - are these true? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a new Ford Transit Custom, but have heard horror stories about the new Euro6 engines. Tales of faulty injectors, constant limp mode,...
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  Noise vibration through gear lever - what is it? 30 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mazda6 Tourer with the 165PS petrol engine and a 6-Speed Manual gearbox, which I bought new from the local Mazda dealer. There is a problem...
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  Buying a Audi Q5 - petrol or diesel? 24 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the Audi Q5 as my next new car. I got a really nice offer from my local Audi dealer (11 per cent off the list price) but I can't decide...
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  Cooling issue with Toyota MR2 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Toyota MR2, but am having problems with air appearing in the coolant. I've changed for new the following: Radiator Major...
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  Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the...
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  Too much to ask 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last Thursday I took my 1-year-old Audi A3 (8,200 on the clock) for its first annual service at the Audi dealers where I bought it. On Friday morning...
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  Why is my Ford Mondeo TDCI producing blue smoke? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0-litre 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI 130BHP and had a message saying 'P2339 Cylinder #4 above knock threshold' on the ECU diagnostics check. The car...
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  Why has the gearbox failed in my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira automatic? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2-litre automatic one year ago. So far, problems found have been a new timing chain, two fuel pumps, new housing for...