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  Cam belt change intervals for Peugeot 206? 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a used Peugeot 206. I've seen a 2008 model with 24,000 miles on the clock. Can you tell me if I will need to change the cam belt? If...
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  Small 5 door automatic 16 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Need to replace my wife's 2008 1.4 corsa design automatic. Need similar sized car with 5 doors, decent boot and automatic. She only does 5 mile a day....
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  Transmission failure in Volkswagen Up 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We own a Volkswagen Up manual which is 38 months old (just out of warranty) and has developed a clutch/gearbox problem. Does this seem premature? The car...
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  BMW 1 Series struggles to change gear 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 116i F20 is struggling to get into any gear from neutral when the engine is cold. Once moving changing between gears is fine. The problem seems...
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  Vauxhall Insignia - when should I change the cam belt? 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to purchase a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 Elite Nav and would like to know when the cam belt should be changed. I've looked at various websites...
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  Does the Ford Fusion have any mechanical issues? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2008 Ford Fusion automatic, with 34,000 miles on the clock. Are there any mechanical issues I should be aware about for this...
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  Is this Fiat 500 diesel a good buy? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a Fiat 500 1.3 Lounge Diesel on an 09 plate for £6k. It looks to be in good condition and from a dealer but I'm not sure is 60,000 miles is...
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  Is this a good deal? 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 EcoBoost with 11,000 miles from a dealer asking £10,995. Is that a good price? What should I expect part...
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  Should I use foglights in wet weather? 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently started to use my front fog lights during wet weather. It seems to reduce the dazzle from oncoming cars and lights up the near verges...
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  Best sub-£2500 automatic? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I may need to replace my not-so-trusty automatic car but only have a budget of around £2500. I need an automatic gearbox (fully auto, not semi), decent...
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  Rattling fuel tank baffles 24 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 SL350 has rattling baffles in the fuel tank. Mercedes will not repair FOC even though they lost a court case on this elsewhere in 2012. Can you...
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  Van over-bored 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to pension off my Renault Kangoo van and would like to replace it with a small used estate because of the ease of loading compared to a hatchback,...
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  Need a 4x4 with low load deck - any advice? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have four Labradors and am looking to buy a four-wheel drive car with a low enough sill to easily lift the dogs in and not to damage joints when they...
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  Changing a cam belt - can you give me some advice? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old...
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  Fuel contamination on belts 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A faulty O ring seal caused diesel to leak from the fuel filter of my Octavia TDI estate for a couple of days. This in turn caused the auxiliary belt to...
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  Best quality small auto or semi auto? 2 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back...
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  Diesel injector problems 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had diesel injector problems with my 2004 Mondeo TDCI 130 and hope never to again. Are there any makes/models, 3-5 year old, on the used market that...
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  Primera, Golf or 3 Series? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested which is the best on motorway cruise - Primera P12, Golf VI or BMW 3 Series. I think that most of the diesels should be refined pretty...
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  Ford Focus 'hunting' for revs 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son runs this petrol Focus on a tight budget and can't afford to throw it at his main Ford dealer to sort! The engine "hunts" on tickover from cold,...
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  Capital of vents 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been quoted over £80 by BMW for changing the air filter for the cabin for my 3-year old 530d. This seems a very high price for ensuring the cabin...