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  Buying a Berlingo based motorhome 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy the old, 31,000 mile Berlingo Motorhome I have found? The vehicle has had little or no servicing carried out in the last 8 years. Should...
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  Replacement keys for Renault Scenic 2004 30 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have two keys for the above vehicle, one, upon inserting, says key not recognised-the other only works when brake,and not clutch is pressed. I think...
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  A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Golf losing power? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 and have problems with it holding back, and it has no power when changing up gears. It also judders. It's ok for a while,...
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  How should we store our Mitsubishi Colt and BMW 3 Series for three months? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In January 2011 my wife and I are taking an extended holiday in New Zealand. We will be away from mid January until early April. We have two cars, a Mitsubishi...
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  De-hyundrated 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an April 2009 Hyundai i10 Comfort automatic returning 22-30 mpg. My dealer says this is because the engine is still tight (only 1,400 miles to date)...
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  Spin doctor 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT in March 2007 and have generally been pleased with its performance. I only drive about 4,000 miles per year and it does...
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  Attend shun 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz is specified to be serviced every 12,500 miles. After 5 years from new, there is only 13,600 on the clock, and my annual mileage is nowadays...
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  Ton cruise 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently retired and am looking to buy a new or nearly new car. Ideally an automatic with cruise control; reliable, comfortable and reasonably fast...
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  Back to frontal 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that it is no longer recommended to rotate the wheels (i.e. front to back opposite corners, etc.) to even out the wear of the tyres? I use to...
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  All down hill 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  An article in yesterdays paper that recommends, "Never coast in neutral; idling uses more fuel than running in gear on a closed throttle.” I don't understand...
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  Sensored e-mail 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am upset about the way my local Volvo dealer dealt with an ABS fault on my V50. I believe there is an issue with Brake Pressure Sensors. I am £1,000...
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  Four into two 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a bad back and took your advice seven years ago to buy a Renault Vel Satis at a discount. The only V6 diesel sold in England I would think. A wonderful...
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  Pleased leased me 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought that you might appreciate some positive feedback for a change. My leased 07 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TDI 140 has just completed 100,000 miles at an average...
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  Well soaked 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I noticed water in the rear passenger foot well of my VW Passat saloon. Year is 1999. I am not sure how it got there and I no nothing about cars...
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  K sera sera 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been widowed and my husband always used to check our car's "vital signs" as he termed it. My simple query is how often should I check the...
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  Whined up 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've contacted you before regarding my Astra estate (regarding a hand brake ratchet problem - now fixed) and I'm sorry to question you again but have a...
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  Is there a known problem with pre-sense systems? 27 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi Q5. In November I had a dash warning that there was an issue with the pre-sense system that needed technical attention. I took the car in...
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  Problems with VW DSG 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  HonestJohn I have a Golf Plus 1.6 Tdi 7 speed DSG Bluemotion, bought new 8 months ago. You have commented several times on the VW DSG and a hestitation...
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  Closing the stability door 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 VW Golf 1.6FSI SE. The ESP light came on recently. I took it to a VW approved workshop that carried out a computer based diagnostic check....