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  Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra - which is best? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm torn between buying a 2014 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost or 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.4-litre Turbo GTC. Both cars have good history and in good condition....
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  I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK - how can I ensure things like brakes and fluids are okay? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 22,000 on the clock. However, it has only been serviced at 9000 miles (2014) and just recently...
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  Why is my van cutting out after I had the head gasket changed? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had the head gasket on my Peugeot Boxer changed, but on the way home (after about five miles) it decided to lose power and cut out. No lights came on...
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  Do I have to leave my air con on all the time to stop the windows steaming up? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a solution to preventing my car's windows steaming up without having the air con on permanently?
• Ford Fiesta Mk5 2005 - Fiesta Mk5 cooling system 11 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Alps.  It performed fine but at one viewpoint stop I noticed a sizzling noise coming from the bonnet and on investigation the coolant was actually simmering and a bit of pressure released from the cap - though the coolant level hadn't noticeably dropped.  I let it cool and continued
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  My 2013 Ford Focus needs a new engine - what are my consumer rights? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Focus 1.0 suffered engine problems at 58,000 miles. Ford has diagnosed that it needs a new engine. Ford know this three-cylinder engine has...
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  My heater only works on the highest setting - can I fix it myself? 23 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The heater in my 2002 Vauxhall Vectra has stopped working. Also the fan only works on the highest setting. What parts do I need and is it easy to fix it...
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  Why does the temperature gauge go into the red when going uphill and return back to normal on flat ground? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I just had the timing belt, water pump and exhaust sensor changed after finding a leak. Now, when the car is going uphill the temperature gauge is going...
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  AVENSIS CAR OVERHEATING - POSSIBLE CAUSES 24 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2013 Toyota Avensis but recently starts to overheat in traffic if the air-conditioner (A/C) is on. The cooling system will stop working immediately...
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  White oily sludge in breather pipes - what is it? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  have a Corsa 1.2 from 2009 and have recently found white oily gunk in the breather pipes from the rocker cover to the air filter pipe that connects to...
• 1.3CDTi Vaux Combo Van, 05 reg - Coolant loss mystery? 12 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hubby's Combo is losing water but we cannot find where its going.  Noticed the expansion tank was completely empty last weekend.  Topped up,...
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  Erratic temp gauge - should I be concerned? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 MG ZT-T diesel with 69,000 miles - up to the last 3000 miles the needle on the engine temp has always stayed at the half way bar on the gauge...
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  Nissan Note cutting out 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2008 Nissan Note which has started to cut out in traffic but it starts first time. After starting it is very slow and rough and pick up. Engine...
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  X-trail cuts out when hot and won't restart untill totally cold 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 2.5-litre petrol Nissan X-Trail. The first sign of an issue was the 'check engine light' coming on every now and then. The problem has now...
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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and...
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  Corsa not starting 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start...
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  Head gasket on Corsa 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The...
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  Condensation creating emulsified oil in a Suzuki Wagon R 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Suzuki Wagon R oil cap had a lot of 'cream' in it. I was worried that coolant has gone into engine, but later a local garage identified it as a design...
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  Immobiliser problems with a 1994 Ford Fiesta 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta starts and runs then cuts out... I think it is an immoboliser problem. I would like to know if the light (by the clock) is supposed to on or...