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  What's wrong with my BMW 520d? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my BMW 520d Touring serviced at 33,000 miles by a local dealer, preceded by a warranty check, which found a leaking exhaust manifold and...
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  Warning Message - what can I do to get it fixed? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a 2007 207 on finance in May. Already the garage has had to replace the thrust bearing. Today whilst sat in traffic the message 'brake system fault'...
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  We have a water leak in our 2005 Vauxhall Corsa - do you have any idea what's causing it? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1229cc which, over the past twelve months, has developed a water leak into the driver's side front well. Have you heard of...
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  Does the Fiat 500's engine stop system cause any damage from constant restarts? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  This year I have bought myself a Fiat 500. I love it. When at traffic lights and I put the car into neutral, with the hand brake on, the engine cuts out....
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  Should learners start on an automatic before progressing to a manual car? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In a discussion on learning to drive, it was suggested that some learner drivers would benefit by having their initial training in an automatic to get...
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  Can I fit different wheels to an Audi S4? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant with a 3-litre diesel engine. I would rather like to change it for an S4 but I don't like the low profile tyres that are standard...
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  What small estate car? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2005 1.6 Ford Focus Estate and am considering a change soon. I'd like another estate car with a bit more power as the Ford is a bit slow to...
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  'Scalloped' tyres - what's the cure? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am advised by my Volkswagen dealer that the rear tyres on my Passat Estate are scalloped on the inner edge. This is apparently a know problem with the...
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  Driving an automatic with two feet? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you advocate driving an automatic car with both feet?
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  What should a good van service include and how much should it cost? 12 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my automatic petrol van in 2007. I have done over 90,000 miles and I have serviced it regularly. I changed the Cam belt at 70,000 miles and...
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  Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz approved insurers have just quoted me £840 annually to extend the warranty on my five year old, 53,000 mile diesel E-Class, even though components...
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  Steering wheel vibration on a CR-V 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a 2.2 CDTi Honda CR-V on an 09 plate, ES model on standard wheels/ cross contact LX tyres. At speeds over an indicated 70mph there...
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  Electric Handbrakes - are they legal? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last Saturday's Telegraph column discussed problems with the operation of electric handbrakes. The 1978 Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations...
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  Changing tyre size 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know if it is feasable to fit a different size tyre to my 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS (petrol) as the current tyre size (225/40 R18 92Y) is...
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  Should my BMW X3's rear coil spring have broken at 53,000 miles? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At a recent brake pad change the BMW dealer did a safety check and reported a broken rear spring, and recommended a new pair at a cost of £233.80. My E83...
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  Driving over the Alps - how to prepare? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is in VGC but which mechanical/coolant/electricals should I have checked prior to crossing the Alps? The brakes are my number one task. Any advice...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  Buying a used family estate 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my 06 2.0tdi Passat estate for a used estate / mpv / crossover in the sub £10k bracket. Everytime I think I have cracked it, I seem...
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  Random warning light 6 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Randomly a warning light appears on the dash. It's the orange one that means a bulb has gone. It's usually the drivers side indicator. If you keep the...
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  Car-loss Teves 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been for a diagnostic at the local VW dealer. The VW said I require a new ABS Unit repair kit. I was wondering how I go about getting them...