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  Cambeltwell Green 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my Audi TT serviced at our local dealer, Cheshire Oaks Audi, There are now 75,000 miles on the odometer and I was advised to change the...
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  Melted headlight bulb holder 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You say in your write up on the Avensis 2003 that bulb holders "can melt, making replacement of bulbs impossible. Toyota replaces headlight units under...
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  3-Series run flat life 14 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 320d SE Touring which is two years old and has covered 13,500 miles on largely A & B roads. As it is driven quite sedately I was horrified...
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  Betta getta ESPer 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the dreaded ESP light come up on my Ford Focus 2005 2.0TDCI. Fault code C1288. New part from Ford £1,300 plus VAT. Can get the abs unit...
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  Is there a known problem with the Volkswagen six-speed gearbox, as fitted to my 2008 Jetta? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volkswagen Jetta six-speed with very few miles on the clock. The car is like new. I have experienced an issue with the synchromesh, where...
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  If we have our Mercedes-Benz A-Class chipped, will the warranty be void? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Mercedes-Benz A160 CDi automatic with which she is very happy in terms of access and comfort, but she would like a little more power. I have...
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  Should we buy a current Honda Jazz or is there a new model on the horizon? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a Honda Jazz and wondered if you know of any facelifts or changes coming in the near future that may be worth waiting for?
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  Soggy and Big Eos 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me please whether the VW Eos is about to be revised or facelifted. I have seen an approx £4,500 discount quoted via Drivethedeal, which sounds...
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  Pedal toe the metal 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My grand-daughter was driving her 2001 VW Polo in the outside lane of the M25 last week when her clutch system failed. Fortunately, with the aid of flashers,...
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  Thanks to Robins & Day for eventually repairing our Peugeot 107's clutch. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Peugeot 107 in late September 2008 for my wife. It has always been serviced where it was purchased: Robins & Day in Morden London. It...
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  Can you recommend a used first car? 1 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used first small car for my 23 year old daughter, what would you suggest?
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  Should I be concerned about a used car that's done 10,000 miles in 8 months? 12 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve seen a diesel Volkswagen Golf, which was registered in March 2020, but it has done nearly 10,000 miles in 8 months. Could you give me some advice...
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  I lost my key outside my house - how do I stop someone stealing my car? 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A friend lost her BMW key fob while walking her dogs close to her home and is worried that someone finds the key and steals her car. What's the best solution?
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  Is there a future for diesel cars? 18 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 520d Touring has been 100% reliable over 9 years / 65,000 miles from new - just needed routine servicing and a battery. I've been planning to replace...
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  How much does a low mileage increase a car's value? 13 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How much difference does low mileage make to a car's price? Is there a rule of value added per 1000 miles under average mileage and if so, what is it?
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  What vehicle can cope with towing and long distance travelling? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We’re farmers and need to tow up to 2.5tons (trailer plus up to several cattle). The farm has a 4.0-litre diesel 2007 Range Rover Sport which has a number...
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  We want to swap the old diesel car we use for local trips to an electric car. What do you suggest? 23 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have a diesel 2004 Skoda Fabia Estate, which still has only 91k miles on the clock. It's a second car and is only used locally for shopping trips, transporting...
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  Would you recommend that we buy a Honda CR-V and another second car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 1.6 110 diesel with 61,000 miles on the clock. My husband has a Ford Mondeo estate diesel 2.2 Titanium X with 60,000. We both...
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  The never ever 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A colleague has just purchased a FIAT Punto that was a 'new vehicle'. The vehicle was purchased using her old FIAT in part ex. As her old car was not quite...
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing out before the fronts? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's MINI has just failed the MoT as the rear brake pads were worn to 2mm. Is this normal? We have had the car from new and it is just three years...