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  My car battery failed after just four weeks - is the dealer liable? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a five year old Vauxhall Cascada from a main dealer which included a two year NetworkQ warranty. In the first week of using it I reported a number...
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  Would you recommend the Ford Ranger over the SsangYong Musso? 31 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at pickups and trying to decide between the SsangYong Musso and Ford Ranger. Both tow 3.5 tonnes, which I need. The Musso is obviously cheaper,...
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  Is it unusual for a replacement DMF to last only 10,000 miles? 12 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had my clutch and DMF changed at Mr Clutch after the original one failed after 100,000 miles. The replacement lasted less than 10,000 miles, so Mr Clutch...
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  Is the dealer liable to pay for engine repairs on my two year old Audi A4? 3 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi A4 from an Audi dealer two years ago. It's been serviced by them since purchase, with the last service in December 2017. It recently broke...
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  I want a practical second car, would I be best taking out a multi-car policy? 16 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become...
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  Why do motoring websites promote diesel autos despite the bad press over diesel? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Car manufacturers are continuing to manufacture diesel cars despite all the adverse publicity about diesel. Nearly all motoring websites continue to recommend...
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  My son's car won't start - does the clicking noise suggest it's an issue with the starting motor? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drove my son's car last week, a 2007 Volkswagen Astra (35,000 miles). I heard a loud squeal and then it cut out and I smelled something burning, which...
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  Should the dealer who sold and serviced my Skoda Octavia have paid to replace the turbo in full? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years...
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  What 4x4 with 7 seats can I get for £4000? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What 4x4 with 7 seats can I get for £4000. We are using all of our savings to upgrade our old 2003 Vauxhall Zafira. We have 4 growing children, 3-15 years...
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  Should Volkswagen replace the broken EGR valve on my Volkswagen Touran? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my 2013 Volkswagen Touran recall part changed, it was an NOx engine control unit (23R7), and only 5 days later (I don't drive it much)...
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  Jaguar XF injector problems 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2011 Jaguar XFR from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the oil warning light came on and the car started blowing out smoke. It was...
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  Are there any non-turbo 2.0-litre cars anymore? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore?
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  What five mid-sized cars should I consider? 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like...
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  Am I entitled to compensation due to mechanical misdiagnosis? 18 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my husband's car broke down (2009 Ford Focus 1.6) and he called roadside recovery who diagnosed the head gasket had gone. We had it towed...
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  Can you recommend a car to downsize from our Volkswagen Passat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat B6 1.9TDi estate now coming up to 120,000 miles. Whilst this has been an excellent car I no longer...
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  Failed engine on Vivaro van - what are my options? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I lease a two year old Vauxhall Vivaro van. I’ve had it since new and covered 25,000 miles. A few weeks ago it started miss-firing when I started it up...
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  Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because...
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  Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350...
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  Should I idle my Mondeo 1/6 EcoBoost turbo even after short trips? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for recommending the Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost. Your review advises "1.6 EcoBoosts need idling from hot before switching off otherwise oil in the turbo...
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  Can you recommend a good petrol-engined SUV to replace our Toyota RAV4? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As my wife and I will both be retired next year we are looking to run one car instead of two. We currently have a 2008 RAV4 D-4D, which was used for towing...