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  Do I need to get my car serviced even thouhg it's only done 1,500 miles in the last year? 30 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car was last serviced in February 2022 (Full Service) and since then I have done just 1500 miles. Your opinion: do I really need to have a small service...
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  Are there any problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any reports of failures/problems with the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 'wet' cam belt? Any concerns regarding the claimed 150,000-miles or 10 year life...
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  What is the average life of a car? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know what the lifespan of a Nissan Micra engine would be? My 2004 diesel Micra has only done 87,000 miles. How long will it go on for?
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  Should I buy a service plan for my new electric car? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Kia Soul EV in March 2020. Is it worth buying a service plan (two years £239, three years £529, five years £759)?
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  Our Nissan Qashqai hesitates and judders when accelerating - is this an issue with the auto box? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a 2013 Nissan Qashqai auto with just under 20,000 miles on the clock. When pulling away and accelerating, there is no problem - but when moving...
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  Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy?
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  How do taxi firms get around DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a used Renault Trafic, although my question is about DPFs in general. So to start regeneration you should be driving motorway...
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  small family car 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  we are interested in trading our 2006 Mazda 2.0 90k Diesel for a Petrol as our Journeys are mainly shorter town use.We are interested in Skoda Octavia...
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  Should I bother getting a DSG auto? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  With the well publicised problems with the DSG gearbox (does this effect both the 6 and 7 speed versions) do you recommend actually buying a vehicle equipped...
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  Where can I get a towbar for my Honda Civic? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man. Please recommend from where in UK I should buy a tow bar for my Honda Civic 2.2i-DTEC ES. I have a very good mechanic ready...
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  Hyundai three year servicing plan - is it worth £650? 24 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your recommendations, I am planning on getting a 2012 Hyundai i10 from an approved Hyundai dealer. As it was registered before March I am...
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  Is the BMW N47 engine prone to timing chain failure? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a high mileage 2010 BMW 320d touring E91 with N47 engine. Is this a good car to buy? I’m a bit concerned as the internet seems to...
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  Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new...
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  Service intervals on a B-Class? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Mercedes-Benz B180SE petrol automatic and expect delivery next month. I understand that the service interval is every two years....
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  What is your opinion of Volkswagen's DSG automatic gearbox? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to place an order on Saturday for a Volkswagen 1.4 SE Golf with the DSG gearbox. After reading bad comments on this gearbox I am now unsure...
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  What is causing clutch judder on my 2004 Audi A4? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Audi A4 Avant Multitronic automatic diesel, 80,000 miles, has recently started to shudder quite badly when moving off in the first couple of gears...
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  Running-in - how's it done? 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In September I will take delivery of a new Audi A6 3.0-litre Diesel Multitronic. The car has been already manufactured and is on its way, very slowly,...
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  What do you think of the Megane Sport Tourer GT Line? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2009 Renault Laguna 2.0GT turbo for a Megane Sport Tourer GT Line TCe 115. The 1.2-litre turbo/injection engine seems an interesting...
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  Rattling from a potential purchase. Will it cost a lot? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of purchasing a BMW 320i 2.2 2003 59k, immaculate in all respects apart from a rattle or ticking from the engine compartment that I noticed...
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  Are there problems with the Accord VTEC? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have test driven a Honda Accord Tourer VTEC 2.0 Exec at 91,000 miles. On for £4999 with full Honda Service History. Unlike the Accord CDTi which...