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  Why is my Ford Fiesta struggling to get up to speed? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My P-reg Ford Fiesta Flight 1.3 is struggling to get up to speed. It can struggle one day and then be fine the next.
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  Why won't my Volkswagen Transporter start after being driven for more than one hour? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a W-reg Volkswagen Transporter 1.9TD. It runs really well and starts every time, except if I drive for longer that an hour and turn off the...
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  Should I buy a BMW 840 CI? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a BMW 840 which has done 133,000 miles. I'm not sure about the fuel consumption, as some say it does 16mpg. Can you please advise?
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  Do I have any recourse with the dealer or AA as our Fiesta needs a new injector? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel and had an AA check done on it. We now find that it needs a new fuel injector and two new alloy wheels,...
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  Why is my car starting poorly from cold? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If the car is started from cold and moved a short distance, and then switched off and left for any amount of time, it won't start unless its towed. What's...
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  Metriculous 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I now live in France and have done for about three years. I still though think of fuel consumption in mpg. Trouble is, all I can get is the rather unwieldy...
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  VAGabomb 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Does the latest 1.6 diesel engine in the Audi A3 and VW Golf have a belts or chain cam? It seems to me that aside from the risk of a belt failure, the...
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  Go forth and certify 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise which of the official fuel consumption figures most nearly corresponds to what an average driver in mixed driving can expect to see?
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  Occasional pull 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a car that could legally tow a double horsebox with one horse, yet still be able to drive to work every day and not spend too...
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  7-year switch 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Yaris 1.3 auto from new, which has now done 26,000 miles. I thought should change my motor for a new Yaris. I am 77 - maybe five more road...
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  What smaller hatchback would you recommend for a couple in their 70s? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our 70s and own a BMW 118d. Soon we feel we'll need a newer and smaller car, perhaps three years old and economical. Our favourite...
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  I misfuelled a works van with petrol - can I argue that the van was poorly labelled? 21 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I accidentally filled my works diesel lease van with petrol then drove 27 miles before realising my mistake. The only label was on the inside of the fuel...
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  I put AdBlue in my diesel tank - why do manufacturers put the caps so close together? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've accidentally put AdBlue in my diesel tank, which seems to be a really bad thing (possibly worse than petrol in a diesel car). Why do Renault put the...
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  What is the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6 diesel? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me the OEM specification for the engine oil in a 2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel? After hearing rumours of emission upgrades, I'll be having...
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  Need a used family car for £8k - any recommendations? 22 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate has suffered a terminal fault and we need to replace it with used car. We don't necessarily want/need another estate and have...
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  I successfully sued Tesco for not labelling fuel pumps properly. 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I poured unleaded petrol into my diesel Hyundai iLoad van a few months ago at Tesco, but luckily realised before starting the engine. I looked at the pump...
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  Which 3.5-tonne van has the greatest payload? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which 3.5-tonne panel van, new or old (preferred), has the greatest payload? The van will have to carry a lot of weight occasionally, so front-wheel drive...
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  What is the lifespan of hybrid batteries? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  While there has been considerable research on the life of full EV batteries, I wondered if you have any advice on battery life in hybrid cars. I am looking...
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  Was my six-year Hyundai service carried out correctly? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Hyundai i10 that was due for its 6 years/ 60,000 miles service. After booking the car in, the dealer has completed an eSentials Full Service....
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  Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the...