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  My Chevrolet Lacetti is suffering from an engine problem - can I return it to the dealer? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2006/ 06 plate Chevrolet Lacetti 1600 4 door saloon from a reputable dealer local to myself. It had a genuine mileage of 14,000. Seven days...
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  Do cars not have a wheelbrace and jack anymore? 26 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Cars haven't had a spare wheel for a long time. But I have just got a new Renault Austral. It has no jack or wheel brace. The dealer told me I shouldn't...
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  How are PCP balloon figures calculated? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How do car dealers decide on the figures when offering a PCP deal? How much depends on the length of the contract, the value of the car and agreed mileage...
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  Audi A6 air leak - how can I fix it? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A6 2.5 TDI takes ages to start. I suspect air in the fuel line. Any ideas where this might get in and any tips on fixing it? I
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  Can I reject a used car because it has MoT advisories? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Nissan Qashqai from trade centre on HP as well as part exchange, I was told it had passed the MoT in April but did not receive the certificate....
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  I discovered our privately bought van has accident damage - what are my rights? 9 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used van privately in October 2022 (5 months ago). It has developed several faults during that time which I have put down to bad luck and had...
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  Audi A6 Avant blowing white smoke 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 TDI. It had previously been sitting idle for a month or two, but drove fine on the trip home. However, after...
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  Nissan Juke key fault - Can I reject the car? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a private leasing agreement for a Nissan Juke on a three year deal. I took delivery of the vehicle three months ago and within days the yellow...
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  Please warn your readers about the Siemens tyre pressure monitoring valves as fitted to my Citroen C5. 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I feel bound to add weight to the letter from RH of Cumbria about the catastrophic failure of certain tyre pressure monitoring systems. In February 2010...
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  I've found a solution to the Renault Clio II coil light fault associated with a stalling engine. 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I think I have cracked the problem related to the Renault Clio coil light coming on, followed by fluctuating revs and cutting out at junctions and when...
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  Government wealth warning 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best way to sell a 2,200 mile 2008/08 ASTON MARTIN VANQUISH 5,900 cc S V12 2+2, and what sort of price should I be looking for? The spec reads:...
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  I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following...
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  Vauxhall Asta air con has stopped - what should I do? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The air con on my 2002 Vauxhall Astra has stopped working. The fan is also always on and it has got to the point where it is draining the battery and I...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 company car with good load carrying capacity? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a new company vehicle. I work in outdoor events - in the summer I am on green field sites across the country and in the winter I’m doing...
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  What is your advice on the used electric car market? 23 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Could you give me your thoughts on the second-hand EV car market please as dealers are making a huge mark up? I enquired about a two year old e-Golf that...
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  Are hybrids included in the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm...
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  Was I missold a car because it's not getting the mpg I was told? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What do the WLTP phases mean in real terms? Is the extra high phase just motorway driving? Basically, I bought a new Hyundai Kona 1.6 hybrid as I wanted...
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  What's a good project car to dismantle with my son so he can learn about cars? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to find a car that I can take apart with my eight-year-old son so he can learn about how a car is put together. It should be small so the components...
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  How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill....
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  2008 Mitsubishi i: Corrosion problem 20 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new mitsubishi 'i' (petrol, not electric) and took delivery in March 2008. It has had three services by Mitsubishi (covered by a service pack...