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  Does the Renault Scenic have any common faults? 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2007 Renault Megane Scenic 1.5 DCI. Is there anything I should watch out for on this model?
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  Best wheels and tyres for BMw 535d? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What are the right rim size and wheels to buy for my BMW 535d E60 for summer? I want to improve the ride and comfort.
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  Keeping my Jeep healthy 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, 88,000 miles, fsh, etc. My first task will be to take it to my trusted mechanic for a thorough service. In addition...
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  XJ won't change out of park 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The gear shift is stuck in park on my Jaguar XJ and won't release to find any other gears. An audible tone rings out when I try to engage another position....
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  Is the method of steering two-handed and feeding the wheel between hands still relevant in modern cars? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will be most grateful if you can help in the resolution of a misunderstanding that has caused a bit of a rift between me and the husband of a long-time...
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  Can a number of faults on a Used Approved Citroen C4 be repaired under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an approved used 2006 C4 from a Citroen dealer last December. I had to take the car to my local Citroen garage this month to have the wheels balanced....
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  Four by flaw 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As some manufacturers fit bigger and bigger wheels as standard, ride quality gets worse and worse. We live in a part of the country prone to flooding,...
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  Is adding a fourth brake light and extra DRLs considered a modification in insurance terms? 11 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is adding a fourth brake light and extra front DRLs considered a modification in insurance terms? I can see how adding alloys or other performance modifications...
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  Am I the only one who is concerned about remapped cars? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I hear a lot about remapping, but two things concern me. Firstly, should there be some sort of register of remapped vehicles as at the moment there is...
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  Can I reject my new car because the touchscreen system keeps crashing? 23 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new New Ford Focus last September and almost immediately there were problems with the touchscreen and reversing camera. It displays warnings...
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  Why is the ABS light on my 308 permanently on? 20 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with a 2009 (59 plate) Peugeot 308 1.6 diesel. The car drives fine but I now have a ABS brake fault. I have taken it to my mechanic who...
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  What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two...
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  Buying extended warranty - which option is best? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The 3-year standard warranty on my 2011 Ford Mondeo TDCi 163 Titanium X Estate is about to expire. Over the last three years I’ve covered 25,000 miles...
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  Faulty Audi A8 - can I sue the private seller? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi A8 with a fresh MoT recently, but the bakes seized up on the way home. I called the guy I bought the car from and he fobbed me off with...
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  Winter tyres and wheels for my Fiesta 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to fit a spare set of wheels and winter tyres to my 2008 Ford Fiesta Zetec Blue. The car currently has 16-inch alloys with 195/45 R16 tyres. I was...
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  Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types...
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  Should I switch from my manual Honda Jazz to an automatic car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a pensionable age female who is currently driving a Honda Jazz EX, manual transmission, which I think is absolutely wonderful. My brother in law keeps...
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  Skoda Octavia LED problem 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The high level LED brake light on my 54 plate vRS Octavia Estate ceased to function recently. My local garage, who have serviced the car since I acquired...
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  car not as described 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1986 Bentley Eight from a wedding car company. I test drove and everything seemed ok. After getting car home and driving for some distance...
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  Is £2000 excessive to repair / replace the hydraulic unit in my BMW 118d? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was notified of a fault with the DSG system on my BMW 118d (77,000 miles), by a warning light on the dashboard. I had this checked by a local BMW specialist...