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  What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed?
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  Do you think it is poor to have steering rack replacement at 65k miles? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think it is poor to have steering rack replacement at 65k miles? Steering has always been poor and 'unconnected' on my BMW X3 since new. Constant...
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  Why is the low coolant light on? 4 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 has done 91,000 miles and runs well; however, the low level coolant light has come on four times in the past 15 months. I have topped up...
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  Buying new tyres - what you could recommend? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the two front tyres on my wife's Honda Jazz SE, 2005, 1339cc, CVT. The original tyres are Bridgestone Potenza RE040, 185/55 R15 82V which...
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  New car has broken down after 10 miles - Can we reject? 3 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a used Volkswagen Polo from a dealer today. However, on the drive home, the engine warning light came on and the engine started to...
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  Buying a small car - what would you recommend? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you recommend a small used automatic (petrol) car. The size should be similar to our existing Peugeot 106. I have £7000 to spend and need the...
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  Buying a used Mercedes SL - which model is best for comfort? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am 66 years old and have decided to sell my Porsche Boxster S for a used Mercedes-Benz SL320 or SL350 for a more comfortable drive. Which of these would...
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  Why is my Peugeot 206 displaying the engine warning light? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Peugeot 206 diesel had its EGR value replaced at its recent service. Since then the engine warning light has been permanently on. Any idea what's...
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  Turbo engine cooling - how long before I switch off? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a Ford Fiesta with the EcoBoost turbo engine to add to our turbo BMW 535i. You have mentioned in the past about running turbos...
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  Skoda Octavia won't engage gears 19 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi. I started it today and reversed it off the drive. I was then able to get it out of reverse with some difficulty but...
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  Have you any experience of the V60's ride quality? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you any experience of the Volvo V60 D4 SE? I understand that the ride quality is poor on the standard dynamic chassis currently offered by Volvo and...
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  Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the...
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  Overheating 2001 Astra - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v. I have had a few problems, all now sorted, but since I've had the ECU fixed I now seem to be running hot. The coolant...
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  Buying a used car - Golf GTI or Civic Type R? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which would you buy? Golf GTI Mk5 or Civic Type R EP3 for low mileage use with a few long motorway runs with an absolute max budget of £8k?
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  Does the Kia Cee'd suffer DPF problems? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to buy a Kia Cee'd 2013 or newer and prefer diesel.The car will be used as a second car for lowish annual mileage, but occasional journeys...
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  Buying a new estate - Passat or Mondeo? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new large petrol engined automatic estate as I only do 6000 town miles per annum. Sub £23k via a car broker will get me a Volkswagen Passat...
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  Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the...
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  Vauxhall Insignia automatic not running right 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Eight months ago I purchased an ex-demo Vauxhall Insignia SRi CDTi with an automatic gearbox. However, the gearbox has started feeling lumpy when I lift...
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  How should I store my Volvo automatic for four weeks? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your advice on three months' storage, could you say which of the points are really necessary for an 11-year-old Volvo auto that will be garaged...
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  What could our granddaughter buy as her first car for £2000? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise what would be a suitable first car for my 18-year-old granddaughter who has passed her test? She wants to spend only about £2000. For that...