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  Will a VW Tiguan with DSG be reliable? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I thinking of buying a 10 year old VW Tiguan with 60K miles with a DSG gearbox. Are there any issues with the DSG after this mileage?
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  What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant.
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  Can you recommend a family car? 1 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I don't drive a lot, say less than 5,000 miles per year, and have a budget around £10,000. The car is mainly for social use, I drive at most twice per...
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  Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the...
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  Can you recommend a small, comfortable car for a driver with severe arthritis? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We run a petrol Audi A1 and now need a comparable small car - which my wife can use. She has severe hip arthritis. What would you recommend we consider?
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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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  Why has the air con gas in my Nissan X-Trail already run out? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan X-Trail is under two years old and has done less than 8000 miles. The air con isn't working properly and I've been told by the Nissan dealer...
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  Buying a used family estate - Which model is best? 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My current vehicle is reaching the end of its life and I'm considering purchasing a used estate. Safety is the highest priority, followed by reliability/running...
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  How can I improve my Octavia's fuel economy? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel. However, while my old Octavia gave 65mpg, I find the new model to struggle to get past 50mpg. I understand...
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Engine problems with T25 camper van - what's the cause? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m having some problems with my Volkswagen T25 camper van. It has started misfiring and losing power; the RAC cleaned the jets and things improved, but...
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  My Peugeot 205 GTi won't start - any tips? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 205 GTi. It's been sat for three weeks and ran spot on before I parked it up. When I tried to start the car the battery was flat, so I...
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  My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights...
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  Does my Nissan Almera have a glow plug fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Nissan Almera 2.2 Di S for about eight weeks now, and it's run with no problems. After returning from a week's holiday I am having real...
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  Hyundai ix20 vibration 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Hyundai IX20 blue motion 1.6 diesel. I bought it second hand in 2014 with 16000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Since then...
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  Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any...
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  What's the difference between Michelin Cross Climate+ and Cross Climate 2? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2017 VW Golf GTE has 225/40-18 tyres which will soon need replacing. The Michelin Cross Climates are attractive and often recommended by you. However,...
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  How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare?
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  My Volkswagen 1.5 TSI rattles in two-cylinder mode, what is causing this? 30 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2019 model Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI earlier this month and it quickly developed an annoying, though mild, rattle when in two cylinder mode....
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  How long will my car last? 28 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Superb Estate DSG TDI 150. It’s been a great car and runs well and does everything I want but it has done 106,000 miles and is six years...