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  Corsa and effect 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could help me with a problem I am having with a Vauxhall Corsa, purchased new in March 2008 for cash. The car broke down on March 26th...
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  Can you recommend a practical car for £15,000? 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new or nearly new car for £15,000. I'm quite active and will need something that's reliable, economical and large enough to carry a dog cage and...
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  Electrical problems with Renault Espace 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Last week, I was driving home in my 2009 Renault Espace and decided to stop off at a shop. When I got back into the car, it would not start. There appeared...
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  My clutch failed two years after replacement - was it faulty when fitted? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Almost two years ago, at 149,722 miles, a local garage replaced the original clutch, dual mass flywheel and spigot bearing of my Land Rover Discovery....
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  Can I use nitrogen instead of air in my tyres? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At a recent visit to ATS Tyres they suggested that I inflate the tyres on my Land Cruiser with nitrogen saying that this leads to better handling of the...
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  The AA breakdown service 4 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is the AA's breakdown service regulated by any organisation?? Their website proudly boasts that they are regulated by the FCA but this does not cover...
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  Should I keep and restore my Land Rover Discovery 2, or swap it for a Discovery 3 or 4? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a LR Discovery derivative that will last me next 10 years with little bother, be able to tow caravan and easy to drive - autobox etc. Having...
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  The cam belt failed on our car. Where do we legally stand with this issue? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS3 on 3 July from a non-main dealer garage. Two and a half weeks ago (3 months and 2 weeks after buying), I was driving on a dual carriageway,...
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  Should I keep or sell my diesel car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the position on emissions legislation? It's very confusing. Are some cities imposing/planning to impose local charges or bans? It's putting me...
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  A random car has been parked on my driveway and the owner refuses to move it - can I get it removed? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A random car has parked on my property and the owner refuses to move it. I don't know if it's roadworthy, but it looks in decent condition. What are my...
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  My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting...
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  What van would be good for every day use before converting into a camper? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a 61 plate Renault Trafic SWB 2.0 dCi SL27 115 van which is used for weekly shopping trips as well as filling it with stock and towing...
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  Under what circumstances should I allow my Mondeo's turbocharger to cool as it spools down? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have queries on two issues on which you have advised several times. Firstly you have warned that a turbocharged engine should be left idling before switching...
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  What are your thoughts on the new BPA Independent Appeals Service? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As things stand The British Parking Association fully expects to have an Independent Appeals Service in place for October 2012. Meanwhile, if you come...
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  Category C write-off : legal matters and insurance 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please put my mind at rest, or help me out with what to do! My husband's car, a W reg Renault Megane was recently dented by another driver reversing out...
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  I found smoking oil on the back of my Renault Clio's engine. What could have caused this? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2002 1.5 Renault Clio diesel (78,000 miles) the other day when the engine started to make a gurgling noise. I pulled over straightaway,...
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  Scottish fiver 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My VW Passat V5 is registered Dec 1999. It's a V registration. I have had it for 7 years now. I bought it in 1992 and it had 2 previous owners and 10000...
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  Carbon lies? 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 SAAB 900SE 2.3 turbo convertible with only 56,000 miles from new and serviced once every year by a SAAB dealer or SAAB specialist. A report...
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  Skoda Octavia problems - can I reject it? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new three month old Skoda Octavia VRS. Today, when I was driving, the coolant light came on and it said that there is low coolant levels . So...
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  Clutch failure on used car - should the dealer pay for the repair? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Rover 75 two weeks ago. The garage told me the car was in good condition and had a new clutch fitted less than 100 miles ago. Since then I’ve...