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  Where's the fuel cut off switch on the Daewoo Matiz? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For some reason my 2003 Daewoo Matiz won’t to start. The alternator belt went recently and it had to be towed to a local garage. However, since the new...
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  Why did my daughter have to pay to keep her damaged Micra starter motor? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Micra recently broke down in Swindon. The AA were called and she was towed to an AA recommended garage. The garage found that the starter...
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  Is my Volvo XC60's TomTom more accurate at measuring speed than the cruise control? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When the cruise control on my Volvo XC70 is set at 60mph the TomTom says I am doing 58/59. When setting the cruise control to 61mph TomTom says I am doing...
• Nissan X Trail Sport 2.2 2001 - Nissan X Trail front coil spring replacement 8 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a 2001 Nissan X Trail 2.2 Sport and took it to my local garage for a oil change. Whilst there they said it needed a new near side front coil spring so they replaced it for me. I then got a tow bar fitted at another garage and when I collected the car they told me
• Ford Mondeo Estate 06 2litre petrol - Brake light problem 19 May 2013 (Forum)
  ... There is a problem, though. I first noticed it when towing my boat at night. It's not a towing issue, though, and whilst my wife was driving behind my car the other evening, she wondered why I was flashing my brake lights at her as I pulled away from junctions. I've also noticed it lots of time when driving
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  Should Vauxhall make a contribution to this? 19 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son owns a Vauxhall Combo Van which he uses for his work. In 2009 he had to have a new ECU fitted which was carried out at a Vauxhall dealership...
• 1.4 SXI - Astra Engine Fail 16 May 2013 (Forum)
  in the oil sump. He may as well have been speaking in Chinese as i'm not mechanically minded at all, but car doesnt start and i had to be towed home, so i wanted to ask you good folk here - ... Is the car trashed? Its only done 43 ,000 miles with me as the owner, and it's been driven with good care
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  Transmission fault 2 months out of warranty - what is a reasonable offer? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My main dealer serviced Qashqai+2 2L diesel automatic has a rear transmission fault requiring replacement. It was noticed two-months after the three-year...
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  I need a 4x4 with no DPF? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Dec 2005 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI which is our only car as we have a 1500kg caravan. I understand the problems with DPFs but most...
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  Replacement for Vauxhall Zafira? Not necessarily an MPV 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Vauxhall Zafira and am unsure what to replace it with. Only use the boot space for camping but am happy to tow a trailer instead...
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  Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
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  BMW 1 Series won't start 13 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 1 Series engine fires but then resorts to a chugging sound and does not fire up properly. No computer data problems on dash board, fuel all good. Car...
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  Should I allow the turbo in my SEAT Leon to cool before switching off the engine? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I let my turbocharged SEAT Leon 1.2TSi's engine idle for a minute or so to allow it to cool so the oil doesn't carbonise due to the heat?
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  Mechanical problems with Subaru 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Subaru purchased with 3 year warranty in June 08 - new model Boxer engine with no low range gears. Used to pull small trailer well under recommended towing...
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  Engine failure - can you help? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I stopped driving after red warning light (oil pressure I think). AA attended but couldn't diagnose fault so towed to garage. Garage seem wary about stating...
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  Is the Mondeo problematic? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Mondeo. It's an 07-plate 2.0 diesel estate, but my garage was telling me the older models have big problems with injectors and dual mass...
• 2.0 tdci - tdci engine cuts out 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  nov 2010- AA got it fixed after an hour to trying to start but could didnt know what the problem was. 2nd call dec 2010 - Advised AA to tow to garage without start from ford garage so they could see if any fault codes came up, no fault we detected and they couldnt fine any other problems
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  AA Membership 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I insured my car with the AA. I was talked into their Breakdown cover, the renewal for which is due in May. They say the money will be taken...
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  Does the Volvo XC70 have any known turbocharger issues? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC70 205 diesel. Are there any potential problems with the turbos I should know about?
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  Can I insist on a replacement part rather than a repair after my Ford Galaxy was reversed into? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My parked 5-year-old Ford Galaxy was reversed into causing damage to the bumper, hatch and tow bar. The driver's insurance assessor has inspected my vehicle...