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  High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity...
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  Should I buy a car if its service history is missing? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 miles on the clock and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition,...
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  Should I extend the warranty on my Audi A1? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm fast approaching the 60,000 mile mark on my 2011 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI. I'm averaging about 22,000 miles a year and I've been on the Audi service plan....
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  Can we ask for a replacement for our Skoda Citigo due to a faulty gearbox? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Skoda Citigo last September from a Skoda dealer. From the first day until now we have a serious problem engaging first and reverse gears....
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  The timing chain has jumped - can I get any goodwill? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain has jumped on my VW Polo 1.2 2003 model at 38K miles. VW customer services UK have refused to contribute to pay for repairs as a goodwill...
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  Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer,...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Nervous, breakdown 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage...
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  Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that...
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  Enraging gears 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Are you picking up any adverse comment on the gearbox of the Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR? My son bought a new one in May 2009 and from the word go it seemed difficult...
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  CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
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  Rovering eye 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are considering buying a Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 TD 05 plate to see us through the next 7-10 years. Is this a sensible project? Are spares a potential...
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  Why is my Peugeot 106 overheating? 14 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 106 and over the past week I have noticed the temperature light on my dashboard flashing up from time to time. I recently had some work...
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  I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to...
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  When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
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  Vauxhall Corsa misfire 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi We have a Vauxhall corsa 1.2 16v 2005 48,000 miles. Had a misfire and traced it to a valve rocker that had come off the hydraulic tappit and partially...
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  Ford Fusion problems 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  On two occasions, over the space of two weeks, the steering on my Ford Fusion has suddenly become heavy. Three warning lights come on (oil, ignition warning...
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  Noisy turbo after replacement 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Six weeks ago, the turbo suddenly blew on my 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI 105bhp. I was shocked by this as Ive always been very regular and frequent...
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  Did supermarket fuel cause a blocked fuel filter in our Nissan X Trail? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest a recent article you posted regarding supermarket fuel and thought I would share my feedback. Following your advice, after purchasing...
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  Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,...