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  My Skoda has suffered an irreparable turbo fault - who is to blame? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10-year-old Skoda TDI with 1.9 diesel engine and 70,000 miles on the clock. My wife drives the car, and even she complained of lack of power....
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  Infrequent turbo failure on Isuzu Trooper 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my 1996 Isuzu Trooper from new. She is a fantastic workhorse and has been used for significant towing almost every day. Never had a problem...
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  Why has my Ford Focus' speedometer has developed an intermittent fault? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus estate with a 1.8 Zetec engine, registered in 2001. It has now travelled about 75,000 miles with no problems. Recently a fault has...
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  Big thanks to Audi and Halesowen Beechwood for excellent customer service while repairing my Audi A4. 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How's this for service from Audi? A few months ago my A4 3-litre Quattro's steering and ESP lights came on so I got the car to my local dealer in the Midlands....
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  Accident at a roundabout, who is at fault? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I was sat at a large roundabout controlled by traffic lights. There was a 4x4 in front of me. When the lights turned green it set off as did...
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  Warranty from dealers 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Following your previous advice I have purchased a petrol 4.2 S type May 2004, 74,000 miles in very good condition and a pleasure to own and drive. However,...
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  With what can I replace my faithful 17-year-old BMW E34 525SE Tourer? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I read your articles every week, and am constantly amused at all the problems readers have with their cars. Our family car is a fully loaded 1994 BMW E34...
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  Should I have an expensive service carried out on my 12-year-old Impreza turbo or sell it? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Impreza Turbo 5-door, which will be 12 years old in July and is still in top condition. It has been nothing but fun and 100 per cent reliable,...
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  How much are illegal radio transmitters likely to be interfering with keyless car entry systems? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I think you may be wrong about illegal transmitters stopping car keys from working. I believe that the keys work on a frequency of 433.92MHz and use a...
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  Running out of patience, what are my rights? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car on 12 February 2011 from Turtles Peugeot in Ballymena, Co Antrim. I have been back and forth to the dealer approximately 10 times since...
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  Why am I paying £72 for four litres of oil for my Honda Civic when it is serviced? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Honda 1.6 Civic CVT automatic. This car is 13 years old, goes very well and has some 67,000 miles on the clock. The Honda has been serviced from...
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  Should winter tyres be fitted to all four wheels, and can they be fitted to the existing rims? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend winter tyres as an alternative to having to buy a 4x4. On a front-wheel drive family car do you need all four or just two to provide better...
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  Should the supplying dealer pay for a new tyre after unusual wear was found on my BMW 3 Series? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear...
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  Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local...
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  My Audi A4 has been recalled for a potential plenum chamber fault, but it's already broken down. What are my rights? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I received a recall letter last Wednesday for a potential problem with my Audi A4's plenum chamber. Ironically my car broke down on Saturday and, according...
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  How can I find out which wheel and tyre sizes will fit my Peugeot 405 estate? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd be grateful if you are able to de-mystify some queries I have with wheels and tyres. My car is a P-reg Peugeot 405 estate 1.9td 1996. Its current tyres...
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  Legend in its own lurchtime 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Yaris 1.3 MMT last September and within days I complained to the dealership about the jerking gear changes and the fierceness of the brakes....
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  Why do insurance companies pressurise car accident victims to accept courtesy cars and initiate personal injury claims? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On the A12 last Saturday a car violently braked in the outside lane in front of me at about 70mph. I managed to stop in time, but the car behind hit me...
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  Living in the passed 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having driven quite often in South Africa, I realise the value of being able legally to overtake on either side on 3 or more lane roads. It makes lane...
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  Disc grace 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old current model Honda CR-V and Honda insists that the front brake discs require changing due to them being worn and rounded on a car...