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  The garage fitted the cam belt incorrectly? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car - a Peugeot 307 - was running perfectly and as its a 2.0-litre diesel I put it in for a cam belt change at 91,000 miles. The car came back and didn't...
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  Fixing a 2005 Golf EPC warning light? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf Mk5 1.6 FSI 2005 model. The EPC light has come on permanently and it flashes when the engine is warm and the car is at idle. Had this...
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  Which mid-size estate? 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I travel 12K miles per annum. Lots of short runs of less than 5 miles, a daily commute of 12 miles each way, with the odd 50 mile journey. Need to replace...
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  Can you recommend a good resource for buying a classic car? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m retiring at the end of the year and my wife and I will be reducing to one car. I want to purchase a usable classic, which I can fiddle with and use...
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  How does the new Ford Fiesta automatic gearbox work? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Are all automated clutches the same? Having changed my Jazz to the revised model CVT-7 because the auto clutch was not to my liking I note Ford has changed...
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  Fiat Panda 4x4 or Ford Fiesta Ecoboost? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've picked two quite different cars to be the choice for my next. They were picked on the basis of driving fun and charisma - Fiat Panda 2013 4x4 or Ford...
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  Buying an SUV (petrol v diesel?) – what would you recommend? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £30,000 to spend but have a dilemma - my annual mileage is very low (about 4,000) and includes a lot of very short journeys. I am torn between...
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  Buying a small SUV - what's best? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants to downsize to downsize from our trusty family V70 and also improve fuel consumption. She needs plenty of leg room in the back with two growing...
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  Which small car for a disabled passenger? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Which new small car would be best for my friend's occasional use in the Isle of Man? It should be suitable for a disabled passenger (himself) to enter...
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  Starting problem with Saab 9-3 27 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a starting issues with my Saab 9-3. Glow plugs, injectors and ECT valve have been changed, and a new battery fitted, but still fails to start when...
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  I've unknowingly bought an ex-hire car... 18 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On 23 November, I bought a 61-plate (registered Feb 2012) Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI 85 S five-door for £9629 from a dealer. The salesman told my wife and...
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  Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but...
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  Dependability Rankings 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi there I just read an article on toyota yaris which scored number one in sub compact cars that you posted a while back on your blog: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-yaris-d-4d-2002-road-test/ I...
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  Advice regarding Fords liability to pay for a new engine 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We took our Ford S Max into Ford as the oil pressure light was coming on the dash. We asked them to do a full diagnostic and healthcheck on the car. We...
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  Best new car to last a long time 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I know nothing of cars but I want to buy a good used diesel automatic to last for many years. I don't care about buying the latest greatest model every...
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  Should I buy an Infiniti G37? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Visited an Infiniti agent to consider a G37. Because they are rare/can't be "pigeonholed" like Merc E, XF etc equivalents, they appeal. Price new circa...
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  Should I buy my old company Mondeo to use as a commuter? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've lost the use of a company car, have never bought a used car before and I was thinking of spending £1000 - £2000 on a car to get me 10 miles each way...
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  CVT Reliability on a Nissan Micra 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Trading in a Vauxhall Agila with 66K in good condition FSH, owned by me from new. How much can I expect to get? Buying a new Nissan Micra Acenta CVT...
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  Insurance issues - stolen car 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our brand new Honda Civic Type S was stolen two days after we collected it from the dealer. It has been recovered and is in the process of having locks...
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  Scratching for money 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the recent email from SF of Ledsham, Mercedes-Benz Finance has been operating this scam for at least 5 years and it is time they were prosecuted...