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  Starting problem with Saab 9-3 27 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a starting issues with my Saab 9-3. Glow plugs, injectors and ECT valve have been changed, and a new battery fitted, but still fails to start when...
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  Citroen C3 electrical faults 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Citroen C3 HDI 1.4. The power steering fails intermittently, as do the rev counter and the heater display. Also, the fan stops working and...
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  Can I rent out my Toyota IQ for a few months rather than sell it? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last September I bought a new Toyota IQ, which I love, but I hadn't banked on being abroad for three months later this year, and now I can't decide whether...
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  Stop/start not functioning on my Focus 29 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium Ecoboost in Sept 2011. The engine stop-start feature has not functioned since purchase. The supplying dealer...
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  Student loaned 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have decided to keep our son’s car while he is at university. His insurers will 'suspend' his policy until he needs it in the hols. We make the payments...
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  Can I recommend Garmendale Engineering to build solar-powered buggies for your correspondent PM? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  With reference to PM's request to find someone to build buggies for National Trust properties, could I recommend Garmendale Engineering Ltd. of Ilkeston,...
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  What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa)...
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  Why is my Hyundai i10 so difficult to start? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i10 is beginning to give me starting problems, intermittently. Its a March 2010 model with only 600 miles on the clock. I mainly do short runs...
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  Thames tation 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My friends in Portugal have a 1959 Ford Thames van, engine/chassis number 715531. The van was taken to Portugal from Zimbabwe so it could be of South African...
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  Roving sigh 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I read your page in The Telegraph every Saturday and know that you do not favour very low mileage second-hand cars. There is the opportunity to purchase...
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  Is a first generation Honda Insight a good buy? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on a 2001 Honda Insight? I am very keen on them for aesthetics and economy, cheap tax. Are there things I should ask the owner about?...
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  Renault Scenic door won't open - why? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The driver's door on my Renault Scenic will not unlock, even on the inside. Any ideas?
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  Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be?
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  Jaguar XK Convertable roof problem 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Jaguar XK convertible 2006 and the roof has stopped working. Do you or know of any inherent problems with the electric control systems on...
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  Auris hybrid - good long term bet? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Toyota main dealers are selling two year old Auris Hybrids with up to 50k miles for about £9,500 - with three years warranty remaining. Do you think this...
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  How do I get a new code for my CDR500 radio? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've put a new battery into my car and I can't find a code for my CDR500 VDO radio. How do I get a new code?
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  Why does charging an EV have to be such a complicated process? 1 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2017 Nissan Leaf with a 30kW battery. I have been looking at recharging points across the country and in France but am now very confused...
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  What is Ford doing about the fire issue on the new Kuga PHEV? 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is Ford doing about the fire issue on the new Kuga PHEV? I can't charge my car so what is the point in having it? Ford has not contacted me even though...
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  What's the best petrol or hybrid family car? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is spending more time back in the UK and is in need of a car. The car will be used mainly in a London suburb but it will need to head...
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  Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010....