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  I am buying a 1972 Renault 4TL - do I need to use a fuel additive with this motor? 24 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a 1972 Renault 4TL. Do I need to use a fuel additive with this motor?
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  Should new tyres be put on the front - and those switched to the back? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had to buy two new tyres because of a puncture as a result of the tyres being old - not worn out. I suggested to the fitter that the new tyres should...
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  The turbo on my Range Rover Sport failed after 20,000 miles - is that normal? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A turbo replacement was required on my 2014 Range Rover Sport after only 20,000 miles. Should this happen?
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  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly - how do I find it? 27 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  An electrical fault is draining the battery if my car is not used regularly. What fault could this be and what should I do to rectify the fault?
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  My Skoda Fabia 2.0 consumes a litre of oil every 1000 miles - is this normal? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Skoda Fabia 2.0 TFSI consumes about a litre of oil every 1000 miles. The garage has told me this is normal for this engine. Is it normal?
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  Why is my Daewoo Matix sluggish in first and second gear? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Daewoo Matiz feels sluggish in first and second gear. It jerks and I hear the exhaust knocking, what's the issue?
• Bad Time to Buy a Used Mazda? 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  We're lead to believe that new car sales figures have been breaking records for the last 3-4 years. We're also lead to believe that a increasing proportion of these sales are PCP deals (anything between 40% and 65% depending on where you lok!) Taking those figures in isolation, that means
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  Is the Skoda 1.4 TSI an unreliable engine? 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI but have read that the engine has been recalled due to a problem with the cam/chain belt resulting...
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  Fitting a Renault Megane Heater Resistor (3R68K 1R71K R41K) 26 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a special method for refitting the Heater Resistor (3R68K 1R71K R41K) in a Renault Megane without having to completely remove the dashboard? The...
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  What's wrong with my BMW 520d? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my BMW 520d Touring serviced at 33,000 miles by a local dealer, preceded by a warranty check, which found a leaking exhaust manifold and...
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  What is causing my Ford Puma to overheat? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 11-year-old Ford Puma 1.6, 90,000 miles did run and drive like new, but now has an overheating problem that has baffled my garage. It has a new water...
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  Lexus LS460: rust 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2007 Lexus LS460 from a Lexus main dealer in Nov 2011. Recently discovered bubbling rust on lower leading edge of sunroof - and it's already...
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  Golf idling trouble 17 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've a Golf MK3 1994. When car is warmed up the engine struggles when the revs drop down. There's a popping sound from the carb? On open roads the car...
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  Hesitant Mazda 323F 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mazda 323F 1.5 Lxi with 65,000 miles on the clock. It runs well with the exception of an occasional flat spot/hesitation when accelerating...
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  Where can I find spares? 18 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me where I can source spares for a '97 model 306 5-door hatch. I live outside the UK and need the spares DHL'd to me. I need a) steering...
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  Lack of power/ poor fuel consumption 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1.8litre Duratec Mondeo is suffering from poor acceleration and high fuel consumption. I have changed the spark plugs & fuel filter, but it has made...
• Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 (51) - Vauxhall Omega 2.6 V6 suddenly running rough 3 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  amount of white smoke. Not wanting to put suggestions into anyone but I have a hunch it could be a broken down HT lead of a failed plug but dont want to throw money after bad on a hunch as money is a bit of an issue right now for us as it is for many! Any way, is there any way to check before spending
• VW mk2 Golf 1300 transistorized ignition - Golf engine suddenly cuts out 16 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  the distributor shaft was wet with oil, there was no oil inside the distributor cap and no oil on the outside of the distributor. The HT leads appear in good condition. Is it possible that there is oil leaking into the distributor thus causing the hall sensor to short circuit? I've assumed
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel - Snapped Glow Plug (Again!!) 20 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Just bought (privately so no comeback) a lovely 2001 Astra 2.0L SXI. Three Days later it has refused to start- RAC found that the GlowPlug Relay was at fault. More disconcerting is the glow plug lead flapping in the wind and half a glowplug sheared in the block. The previous owner
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  Does my Ford Mondeo have a blocked catalytic converter? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have the 2.0-litre petrol 2001 Ford Mondeo Duratec. It has suddenly started to misfire and bring out an awful eggy smell, then the engine light came...