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  Turnip for the book 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2006 SAAB 9-3 1.9tdi 150bhp almost two years ago with 19,000 miles on the clock and have now done 50,000 miles, but have had nothing but...
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  Should I buy a 4x4? 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are 1 person 1 small dog, long business travels, and the requirement to collect wood every now and then. Suggested is Jeep Cherokee, my budget...
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  Licence question - Suffering a seizure 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Recently the police took my car away from me on the premise that I did not have my license to hand, (the DVLA had not returned it from the six month ban...
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  Pet project? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am tempted by the 20% “VAT” equivalent savings on offer by Skoda on petrol engined Skoda Octavias and I am considering changing my current car a 2006...
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  Broken link 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  At four and a half years old with 45,000 miles on the clock and despite regular servicing and easy domestic usage, the timing chain on my 2,184cc Nissan...
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  Slowed rager 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The Police spend time trying to stop speeding vehicles, but what about very slow ones ignoring the recommendation of the Highway Code to stop and let following...
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  Swirl guides 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We recently emailed you regarding our 2004 BMW 320d that suffered a catastrophic engine failure when a swirl flap in the inlet manifold broke off and entered...
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  Not remotely 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you have an input to help me here. Car failed to start - engine started but then died immediately. The RAC said the car no longer recognised...
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  Is this website a scam? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The http://usedcars-shop.com/vehicles website seems to have numerous bargains is it a scam? Although it requires you to pay for a vehicle unseen, it promises...
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  At what annual mileage should drivers consider diesel vehicles? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In last Saturday's paper, you advised someone who does 10,000 miles a year that 'You don't do enough miles for a diesel.' I'd appreciate your opinion as...
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  Why does my Vauxhall Zafira started losing power? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 Zafira 1.8 Elegance automatic has started losing power when being driven at a steady speed. It works well at lower speeds or in narrow country...
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  Is all AdBlue the same? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 VW Touareg Escape with an Ad Blue tank. When I bought the car I had no experience of this AdBlue stuff. There is no way to check the tank...
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  Can you recommend a bike rack for a car with a spoiler? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for some advice about a suitable bike carrier for three bikes - which would be best to fit to the boot of my Skoda Octavia estate VRS. Searching...
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  Should I replace my diesel car with a hybrid or electric vehicle and, if so, which one? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Skoda Yeti diesel, which I have used for towing a caravan for the past six years. Due to our advancing years, we have decided to give up caravanning...
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  Our car was written off - can we claim for the roof bars we've had to replace? 22 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We had our car written off (not our fault) and had to buy a new one. We use a roof box when we go on holiday each year and so I had to buy new roof bars...
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  The turbo has failed on my car - and despite being replaced it won't go above 60mph? 9 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of weeks ago my Mazda 3 1.6 diesel died on the motorway. It was towed to a local independent garage, where £800 later the turbo was replaced,...
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  My grandson's new Vauxhall Corsa is faulty - what are his rights? 23 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago, my grandson bought a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 for just over £6000 from a main Vauxhall dealer. It came with a one year warranty and the car...
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  Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention...
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  What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated...
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  Have I void my Fiat warranty? 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my fiat 500 Abarth recently. As I pulled out of a junction on to a busy main road and changed gear my vehicle revved very high and jumped...