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  Does our 2-year-old Nissan Micra really need new wiper blades, new brake fluid and an air con service? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife purchased a year old Nissan Micra 1.2 Acenta a year ago. It has just been in for service at the selling dealers, the main Nissan agent in this...
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  Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried?
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  Uncool car 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 1999V Ford Cougar, full service history, excellent condition throughout, but aircon not working. Just been to Kwik fit to recharge the...
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  Which cheap cars offer the least amount of tech? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I don't want and don't want to pay for all the tech in a car. I'm fine with no radio, no electric windows, no air con etc. I know that there are other...
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  Why don't the electrics in my car work? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but the air con, radio, 12v socket and heater electrics don't work. Is there something that may be preventing them from working...
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  Cooling fan constantly switching on 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2013 Honda Jazz with 1850 miles recorded from a main Honda dealer. The cooling fan runs for a few seconds every minute or so whether...
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  Burning smell in a CR-V 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Exhaust/ burning smell inside cabin when stopped after driving. Car is a CR-V, done 70,000 miles and is regularly serviced. Has happened over the last...
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  Windows won't demist - what could be wrong? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Vauxhall Corsa D, Design, 09 plate. Since the onset of the cold weather I have been experiencing issues with firstly condensation forming...
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  Which small car is best for driving in Spain? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a property in Spain and want to buy a new car in Spain to keep there. I require a small automatic, five-door with air con, preferably...
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  Electromagnetic interference on the M1 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very curious about an electrical fault which affects my Insignia. When I pass a particular spot on the M1, the temperature gauge goes to zero, and...
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  Warranty on MINI 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just prior to the expiry of warranty on my MINI Cooper Convertible, the air conditioning failed. The car was due a service and pre MOT check therefore...
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  Does my new Audi A4 Avant's climate control require any maintenance? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm just in the process of purchasing an Audi A4 Avant with climate control, the first time I've had any sort of air con in a car. Do I need to do anything...
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  Ten year old Honda Civic - repair or scrap? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2003 Honda Civic Type S for 10 years and it has only done 25,000 miles. However the steering is stiff in the centre position making small...
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  Air con damaged by stone entering engine bay - is this a warranty issue? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a new Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT Bluemotion diesel. A few weeks ago the air conditioning stopped working. The local Volkswagen dealer diagnosed a damaged...
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  Porsche Boxster suffering from steamy windows 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The windows in my Porsche Boxster steams up within 2/3 mins, unless l put the air con on.l have tried the air circulation with and without the recirculate...
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  Does using air conditioning affect fuel economy? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The debate has started again as to whether using the air conditioning is more fuel-efficient than having the windows down. Which is correct?
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  Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We...
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  How can I set my Ford Galaxy's air conditioning to provide a lower temperature? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On my 2004 Ford Galaxy's air conditioning setting 'AUTO', the lowest ambient temp (ambient) is 18 degrees Centigrade. Is there a way of lowering the temp...
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  My air conditioning pump is making a noise - is it running out of gas? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just noticed that when I turn on my air conditioning the pump is making a noise. It only started this afternoon before the guy sorted out my hands-free...
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  Can you still buy a no frills hatchback? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Even seven years ago you could buy an entry level five-door hatchback from any well-known marque without lots of options. Now there seems to be about £3k...