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  My timing belt has gone - what rights do I have? 24 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What rights do I have in terms of my BMW 1 Series which I have had from new and is three months out of warranty as my timing belt has potentially gone?...
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  Where's the best place to buy a used Ford Galaxy? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you still recommend Addison Lee for buying a used Ford Galaxy? Just saw some negative comments on other websites. Is it worth getting a mechanic to...
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  Will premium diesel make my DPF last longer? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You frequently advocate the use of Shell V-Power Nitro Diesel which I have used in my Citroen C5 from new. You also state that diesel engines are prone...
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  Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously...
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  DSG transmission judder - what is it? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying...
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  Timing chain reliability on a Peugeot 3008 9 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can you confirm if the well-documented timing chain issues with the PSA/BMW 1.6 petrol engines are confined to the turbo THP type, or include the non-turbo...
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  Intermittent rattle from engine 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 11 month old Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 DSG has for several months had an intermittent rattle from the engine. It is more audible from the passenger side...
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  Ford Mondeo emiting a burning smell 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago, I bought a 2009 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel estate from a main dealership. It has been great so far - it had 45,000 and now has 57,000 - was...
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  Buying a used car with high mileage - what do you recommend? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being forced out of my company car and need to buy my own. My budget is £7000 and I'm looking for a 2009 onwards high spec Ford Mondeo or Honda Accord...
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  Is the Nissan X-Trail susceptible to timing chain problems? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has broken on my Nissan X-Trail. The fault causes the engine to blow, even though it had only done 95,000 miles. I was under the impression...
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  Crankshaft failure on BMW 3 Series - who should pay? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW 3 Series with 61,000 miles on the clock and a full service history (not all by BMW). The car has been diagnosed with a snapped crankshaft...
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  Mazda Timing Belt Issues 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Mazda 6 2.2 TS2 Diesel. With Full service history. The DPF light has come on at 65,000 - The dealership has adviced this it...
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  Should I keep my ageing Primera? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a...
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  Should I keep my reliable Toyota Yaris? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2004 Toyota Yaris T-Spirit D-4D 5-door hatchback with 1.3-litre diesel engine since I bought it new. It's done 77,000 miles and gives about...
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  Cam follower/ tappet noise on a SEAT 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The car was an elderly lady's car with 27,000 miles but has a tappet noise, it has had several oil changes and done about 1500 miles since with no reduction...
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  Has my Hyundai i20's clutch failed? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last night I experienced a very strange breakdown in my Hyundai i20. At first the revs were extremely high, making deafening sound but not much else. Soon...
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  MX-5 with a noisy gearbox 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased an six-speed MX-5 2.0 Sport, it's a 2007 model with 10,400 miles on the clock. I'm conscious of gearbox noise in first, second and...
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  Do Honda Jazzes of more than four years old require any special attention during the service? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As the 73-year-old owner of a 54-plate Honda Jazz automatic which is coming up to its MoT and annual service, is there anything in particular I should...
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  Just diesing 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a FIAT 500 with the diesel engine. I recall that some time ago you said that there had been problems with the diesel engine but...
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  Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays...