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  Extended warranty won't pay for repairs - what are my options? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son exchanged his Peugeot for a three year old diesel version, along with extended warranty. Last week the car suffered a burst a steel injector fuel...
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  Is a missing heat shield an MoT failure? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If the rear heat shield is missing is this an MoT fail?
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  Most fuel efficient petrol small SUV? 25 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best petrol small SUV for mpg?
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  How long should spark plugs last? 26 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How long should a set of spark plugs last?
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  How will I know if my car's DPF is blocked? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  If the DPF is blocked in my Ford Kuga, how will I know? What is the cheapest way to deal with the situation?
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  Is there a petrol hybrid estate you would recommend? 30 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a diesel Ford Focus. With all the controversy concerning diesels, is there a petrol hybrid estate you would recommend?
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  Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are engine revs raised during DPF regeneration on a Nissan Qashqai?
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  Why is my Skoda Octavia having trouble starting? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and it won't start. If it does, it starts and is lumpy for a short bit then dies, does not get over 1000rpm. The fuel...
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  Golf GTI instrument lights fading 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf GTI (1996 model) I've noticed that the instrument lights are fading. I don't think the battery is to blame, but I have read that...
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  Best tyres for Ford Focus? 16 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace all four tyres on my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost. It currently has 215/55 R16 tyres. What would you recommend?
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  Replacing a Fiesta - what should we buy? 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  On your recommendation we bought a Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost three years ago. We are planning to replace it. What would you recommend (other than another...
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  Van starts, but wont idle - what's the fault? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta van starts, but then refuses to idle and dies. Sometimes it will restart - in a plume of black smoke - sometimes it won't start at all....
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  How often should you change the oil in a hybrid? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Hyundai i10 and do mainly short journeys adopting your recommendations regarding six monthly oil changes and higher grade fuel. Should we follow...
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  Replacing a Alfa Romeo 159 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run an Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTD , which I love, but is getting long in the tooth. Do Alfa Romeo build anything that will compare with my 159?
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  Should I have my Lexus re-chipped? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Lexus LS diesel has covered 83,000 miles and is trouble free, but my only concern is lack of power and poor economy (30-35 mpg). I'm considering having...
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  Tickover too high on my Micra 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  When starting my Micra from cold the idle speed is low, but when at operating temperature the idle speed remains too high (1000 - 1200rpm). It is like...
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  Should I buy or replace my S40? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I now do fewer than 6000 miles per year (local and annual 1000 miles overseas), mostly alone, and do not depend on the car for commuting. It has very little...
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  Buying an economical family car? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible?
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  Citroen C8 additive warning light 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a Citroen C8 and a warning came up on the panel that the diesel additive needed attention, and to get a local dealer to look at it.
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  Buying a new Focus - which engine and gearbox? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a Focus 2011 1.0 Ecoboost 125ps (6 speed manual) or a 1.6 ti-vct 125ps (6 speed automatic-dual clutch) both 5 doors? 80 per cent of my driving...