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  Possible Purchase - BMW Z3 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about purchasing a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8l with 130k miles on the clock and 9 previous owners. What should I look out for, what should I be wary...
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  Shall I buy an S-Class 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing. I have a budget...
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  A4 Cabrio hood failure 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The hood on my four year old Audi A4 3.2 S-Line convertible stopped working. The car has only done 16,000 miles. Is this normal on a four year old car? If...
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  Are there any comparable alternatives to the Nissan Note Acenta? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had a test drive in a Nissan Note Acenta and was quite impressed. Are there any comparable cars of a different make that I should consider?...
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  Where is my Citroen C5's turbo solenoid? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 HDI has a loss of power. I have had it checked and been told it is showing up as a turbo solenoid fault. Where is the turbo solenoid and...
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  Is there a known fault with the Daihatsu YRV 4Trac gearbox? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a problem with my 1.3 Daihatsu YRV 4Trac. Its gearbox seems stiff and gets stiffer as you drive it (it still drives though, and does not grind)....
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  My Rover 75's radiator is leaking after the garage changed my clutch master cylinder. Is this related? 8 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've just got my Rover 75 back from the garage. They replaced the clutch master cylinder. I drove the car home, about two miles, and noticed water coming...
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  Can my warranty company replace my Saab 9-5's turbo with a reconditioned unit? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Saab 9-5 3.0 TDI's pressure sensor warning light has come on. The warranty company has proposed sending the turbo away to be reconditioned at cost...
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  Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
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  Is there anything I can do to prevent rust affecting my Hyundai i30's fuel tank? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In your car-by-car review of the Hyundai i30 you say the fuel tank will eventually rust. Will an underseal from new help prevent this? Are there any likely...
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  Should I repair my Rover 414's faulty clutch and gearbox? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Rover 414 but recently it's started to make a horrible chugging sound when accelerating. It's fine while stationary and the gears are also sticking...
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  Leak show 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 51 plate Mondeo Zetec V6’s alloy wheels keep losing pressure. The local Formula 1 dealer has had the rims sealed which has made it slightly better but...
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  Filter tip - auto transmission advice 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  For 5 years the local Toyota Main Dealer has serviced my 150,000 mile 2001 Lexus RX300. I took it in with a slipping automatic transmission. He told me...
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  Lab test 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a smaller estate car that is comfortable, economical, reliable, automatic, petrol new or up to 3yrs old. The entry height over the bumper...
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  All torque and no action 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There are a good number of three-year-old C5 and 407 estates on the market at what seems a good price. Many of them have the 1.6 HDI engine. Aren't these...
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  DSG : good or bad? 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Having been around for some years now, what is HJ's general opinion of DSG transmissions: for or against?
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  Are these two Audi prices right? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking at purchasing a used Audi A4 Avant and am looking at two in particular, both of which are being sold through Audi's used and approved...
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  Which medium-sized car should we trade in our S-Class Mercedes and Volkswagen Polo for? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover...
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  Need a used family car with space for a wheelchair 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to...
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  I'm looking for a good Saab 99 - where can I find one? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a Saab 99 non-turbo. I know the 99 and 900 very well as from the 1970s to the 1990s I had owned six 99s and two 900s. I am of an age...