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  Campden down 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine told me that the problem I have just experienced in a 2.8 litre Iveco motorhome, is common with diesel engines. We bought the vehicle...
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  What's the best pick-up on a budget? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best bet for an older twin cab pick-up on a £2-3k budget? It will be used for light use and occasionally towing a caravan.
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  Why does the heater in my Triumph Spitfire blow cold air? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with the heater on my Triumph Spitfire. When the heater is turned to 'hot', it starts to produce nice warm air into the cabin once the...
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  Should I buy a Dacia Logan MCV? 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible. I've loved the car, but it has recently started to cost a lot to maintain, with lots of expensive bills....
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  Which used car is best - Auris or Civic? 6 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used (up to five years old) family car. I have £6000 to spend and have narrowed my choices to Honda and Toyota. Which car would you recommend...
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  Should I pay for a fuel emission service? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just booked my Superb Estate into Skoda for a 32,000 mile service + MoT. Among other extras offered is a "fuel emission service", I asked what it...
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  Audi TT leaking exhaust fumes into cabin - what's the fault? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Audi TT started to leak exhaust gasses in to the engine bay/cabin after just nine months of ownership. After seven months and numerous visits to...
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  Do you have information on the latest generation of runflat tyres for my BMW 530i? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read one of your letters sometime ago mentioning the latest generation of runflat tyres. Can you direct me to the latest information as I cant find it...
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  Which size spare tyre should I take abroad to replace runflats of two different sizes? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have given advice previously about the benefits of using runflat tyres. You mentioned some difficulty in travelling abroad and necessarily finding...
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  What happens if my keyless fob battery dies? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently acquired a Toyota Corolla Hybrid which has a Power On/Off button but not keyless entry - I still have to physically lock/unlock the car using...
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  My car has failed the MoT on emissions - how can I fix this? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter?
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  Nissan Qashqai DRL failure - is this common? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Nissan Qashqai. I have noticed the left side daytime running light is not working but all other light on the same side (left) work with no...
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  Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking...
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  What's the best small crossover or SUV for a hilly environment? 28 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live in rural Wales and need a small-medium car or SUV with decent ground clearance, which can handle potholes, floods and snow. Service and running...
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  How can I charge an electric car at home if I only have on street parking? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting an electric car but have a number of questions. How do I power the car at home and how do I go about getting a power supply? I...
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  Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop...
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  Need an upmarket estate with low running costs 20 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the market for a decent quality estate that will give excellent fuel economy. Ideally, I'd like a diesel, as I travel over 15,000 miles a year....
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  Potential turbocharger and stop-start conflict 29 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My FIAT 500 TwinAir is the third car I have owned with a turbocharger and the first with a stop-start system which is on by default. When stopping after...
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  Jaguar XE transmission problems 27 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of my Jaguar XE 2.0 petrol automatic six months ago. However, it has developed a noise in the transmission somewhere (as well as other...
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  Jaguar XE or BMW 4 Series - which will be the most reliable? 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a petrol sports saloon and am thinking of either a Jaguar XE or a BMW 4 Series. I plan to keep the car for a long time, 10 years...