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  Buying a replacement for RAV4 what would you recommend? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our RAV4 has, after 10 years faithful service, probably just about come to the end of its useful life. We bought it with your recommendation and have always...
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  My Ford Focus broke down due to blocked EGR valves - am I entitled to goodwill from Ford? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On Monday 1 April 2013 my Ford Focus Titanium broke down and showed the message "Engine malfunction". The AA was unable to fix the problem and towed the...
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  Private property parking fine... 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A friend recently dropped off her family at Stansted airport. She went to the new express drop off area, and on to the pay station to find out how to get...
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  Do I need to let the turbo on a Skoda Octavia cool down before switching off the engine? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me please? I am thinking of getting a bigger car and have my eye on a Skoda Octavia. If I go for a model with the 1.4 TSI 122 BHP engine...
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  Should both petrol and diesel turbo engines be idled after use? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Further to your advice on turbo cooling by idling the engine for some time after use, is the advice equally true for diesel and petrol engines? I have...
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  I need a 4x4 for work 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for use as a workhorse for my gardening business and small amount of towing a small caravan. I have looked at your reviews...
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  BMW turbo problem 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same...
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  Which pick-up is currently the best, taking into account their different specifications? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max. Which car is the best according to price and performance?...
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  Hyundai or Kia? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If you had a choice between a Hyundai ix35 or a Kia Sportage which company would you go with. Both cars look the same to me, but I'm leaning towards the...
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  BMW engine failure three months after purchase 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm feeling very sick. I've had the car just over 3 months. A few days ago the car suffered dramatic power loss and was running like a tractor. Towed...
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  Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look...
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  Should I replace my 2002 Audi A4 with an SUV? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have run a 2002 Audi A4 SE130 TDI from new. It's reliable and cost efficient. However the joints are getting creaky (mine and my wife's, not the car's)...
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  Frogs legs to France 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his...
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  Keen old Saaby 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to trade in our old SAAB and get a double cab pick-up. We will be using it for collecting wood, round hay bales, travelling across fields,...
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  Raw ride 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a 320i BMW Sport Touring, which I bought new in March 04. My wife is finding the ride rather hard now and also the low entry a little...
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  Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?...
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  Should a worn out clutch be covered by the warranty? 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am extremely dissatisfied with my new Suzuki Swift Sport. I bought it from a dealer in Halesowen. Yesterday, whilst travelling on the motorway, I found...
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  Accident while reverse parking - who's to blame? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  While reverse parking - facing oncoming traffic - a van hit my protruding passenger side front wheel. My insurance company says fault is 50/50 because...
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  Reconditioned turbo keeps whistling - is this normal? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management light came on in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel, which has done 42,000 miles. RAC diagnosed and exhaust and throttle control actuator...
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  Should I idle my Octavia TDI before switching off to allow the turbo to cool? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I purchased a Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0 TDI with which I have been very pleased. This is the first diesel that I have run and have been receiving...