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  Towbar electrics are broken - can I take the car back to the dealer? 22 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI estate from new. I have been very happy with the car and paid extra for a towbar to be fitted by the dealer....
• 05 model - Volvo 50 diesel estate 14 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, wonder if anybody can help please. In oct last year I started to have a few intermittent problems with my car. Driving one morning engine stalled and I could not restart car. RAC called who said problem was fuel related, they towed me to local garage. About a week later garage took a look
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  Should I idle my Mercedes-Benz C180 after running to allow the turbo to cool? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I read about problems with turbos, in particular from not letting the engine tick over for a few minutes to cool down after hot running. These all seem...
• Vauxhall meriva b (2010 model) - Turbo problems / recall 3 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  down motorway. AA towed to nearest garage an initial inspection appeared to show cylinder head fault. Car left in this garage for them to carry out repair. 22/7 t/c from garage to advise still think cylinder head and going to send part to be investigated further. T/c to my local garage (not dealer
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  Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan,...
• Nissan Primera P12 2.2 SE TD - Let down by my insurance company!! 18 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  My pride and joy Primera P12 estate was hit in the rear whilst parked, the car would not start EMS light on? Car was towed to the specified body shop for repair by the insurance company. Body work repaired the car was taken to a Nissan dealer who stated no faults were shown in the diagnostics
• Help needed 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  may be written off! \"A burnt out loom/lume\"? It was towed to the local alfa dealer to be fixed (hopefully) under warranty ( [company name] arent interested once you leve their forecourt!) The local dealers are busy and cant check it until 24 july. In the meantime they cant let me have
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  What is the running-in period for an Audi 2.0-litre petrol engine? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles does it take to run in an Audi 2.0-litre petrol engine?
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  Should I sell my diesel car? 3 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Should I consider selling my diesel Volvo XC60 soon as diesel is getting to be a dirty word?
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  Do I need to use a tachograph? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter pick-up for work delivering fence panels. I have passed my B+E licence. My transport manager now seems to think a tachograph...
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  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best van based car or van for under £3000 suitable for carrying a couple of dog cages and towing a small lightweight trailer?
• Volkswagen Tiguan - Clutch - to replace, or not... 6 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  has refused their kind offer and often managed another 10k-20k before needing a new clutch!! He only does about 5k miles each year in it (generally longer runs so no DPF worries) and about 50% of that is towing a 2 berth caravan. Given that there are no signs of impending clutch failure (no sign
• Peugeot 3008 - Used car fault after purchase 4 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, I need some advice if possible. 3 1/2 months ago i purchased a 2010 Peugeot 3008 from a used car dealership. It came with a 3 month warranty. On Tuesday night it broke down and the display was showing "Gearbox error". I had it towed to the garage i purchased
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  The turbo on my Range Rover Sport failed after 20,000 miles - is that normal? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A turbo replacement was required on my 2014 Range Rover Sport after only 20,000 miles. Should this happen?
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  Should I go for a petrol or diesel Land Rover? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2009 Range Rover Sport diesel and I'm looking to acquire a new Land Rover Discovery Sport. I'm not sure whether to go for diesel or petrol....
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  Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable...
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  Is the Peugeot 108 1.2 VTi worth buying if I only do short trips? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I only do short trips the majority of the time, is the Peugeot 108 1.2 VTi worth buying? Also, will I be able to fit a cycle rack?
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  Best MPV for under than £2000? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some advice on what car to buy. I have £2000 to spend on ideally a reliable MPV but I would also like it to be good at towing for up to 1.3...
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  What should I replace my Nissan X-Trail with? 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please suggest replacement options for our 2011 Nissan X-Trail. I particularly like the wide back door, long and wide load space and especially...
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  which of these or an alternative? 25 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Which would you recommend, Qashqai dci 130 or ASX 1.8 diesel? 10k annually 3.5k of which is towing 1300 kg caravan? PcP , 3year term (haven't got stuck...