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  Why is the 'Stop' warning light coming on when I start my Peugeot 306? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Sometimes when I start my T-reg Peugeot 306, my fans come on straight away and the stop light comes on as well. If I wait the light goes out and the fans...
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  Which 4x4 for less than £5000? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and...
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  Should our Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger's cooling fan be on constantly? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have just purchased an S-reg Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger 3.0 6V and find that the fan is running constantly. We contacted the dealer we purchased...
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  What's causing my Peugeot 206 to rattle and shake when I change gear? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 206 1.9 LX D (2000 model). The car runs very well apart from gear changes, when the whole engine rattles and shakes. This is the only...
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  Why won't my Nissan Micra restart after a short run? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1989 Nissan Micra automatic starts first time in the morning. I take her to the supermarket (five miles or so), shop, get back in and she has trouble...
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  Why is my Renault Scenic's air conditioning smelly? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our Renault Scenic 2006 1.5 diesel has developed a strange and unpleasant smell emanating from the air conditioning, especially when the unit is first...
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  Which larger vehicle could replace my Toyota Yaris with? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 1.3 3-door Toyota Yaris 55-plate and, with a new addition to the family, I'm finding it too small. Do you have any advice as to...
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  Why does my Renault Laguna 1.9dCi stutter in top gear and smoke under acceleration? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Laguna 1.9dCi on a 51 plate and it runs fine, but when in top gear it feels like it's holding back. Also, when accelerating it produces...
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  My Peugeot 106's spark plugs have a bit of water on them - is this due to a failed head gasket? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Peugeot 106 XSI 1.6 8v. It was running a bit rough on low revs so I took the spark plugs out and they seem to have a little bit of...
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  Swift not swallow 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My new Suzuki Swift 1.5 Automatic achieves 50mpg on a long run and 45mpg around town. This is my first car that beats the manufacturer figures for fuel...
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  Age concerned 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta becomes 10 years old in December 2009. At that point will it be eligible for the £2k Government backed scrappage scheme?
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  DR hell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle,...
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  Is the BMW F10 a sensible car for a daily commute? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 diesel. I would like something a bigger and more refined for a daily round trip commute of 45 miles. I am a...
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  Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably...
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  Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking...
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  Shell V Power Nitro+ 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, I've enjoyed your website and insight on matters motoring for some time; we occassionally differ (I love my DSG gearbox for example) but its...
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  The Phantom Splutter 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a second hand 2008 (58) Mini One (petrol) two months ago from a private seller. Everything had been great for the first few days until the...
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  Can we return our Nissan Juke for failing to achieve its quoted mpg? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel...
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  Do large wheels with low profile tyres make SUVs like our Honda CR-V unacceptably expensive to run? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive a CR-V EX I-VTEC auto (our third such vehicle) that was purchased as a 3-month-old demo model in October 2008. However this model was...
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  On the level 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Mazda 6TS2, purchased in April 2008. It has just been in to the local Mazda main dealer have a few faults fixed under warranty one door...