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  Modifications and the insurance rip off... 24 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a mesh infill for the grille on my S Type Jag; all above board - reputable specialist supplier etc. I thought I should tell my insurer...
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  Mothballing a MINI 19 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We live in Hong Kong but spend 4-5 weeks each summer in the UK. My wife bought a 2005 Mini Cooper (not the 'S' model) Automatic 1,598cc with 47,000 km...
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  Unexpected airbag deployment 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The clockspring in Crossfire 2005 with 25k miles failed setting off horn. Next day I took it into dealer and airbags deployed on mechanic`s face as he...
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  Why did a Jaguar dealer tell me that my chain cam XJ6's timing belt needs changing? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Jaguar XJ6 3.0 petrol automatic which has completed 61,000. It has been main dealer serviced from new and I have owned it since August 2007....
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  Trading cars and HMRC 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am self employed (bringing manufacturers and buyers together in any industry internationally) but also buying and selling cars sometimes when I have...
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  How can I get my dealer to program my Mercedes-Benz sat nav for UK postcodes? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently read your comments on sat navs not accepting UK postcodes. I have this problem on my Mercedes-Benz plus another fault. In spite of pursuing...
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  Camshafted? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Since you seem to be the only writer/reviewer of cars on the planet who actually informs readers that their potential new car will or will not require...
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  Thanks to Pentagon Hyundai Wakefield for fixing my i10's faulty headlight levelling switch. 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For some months, my new Sept 2010 i10, 1.2 auto has made an elusive “Urr-urr, Urr-rr” noise, when on the road or engine running in "park." I ruled out...
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  Winter Tyres 14 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been reading quite a bit about these winter tyres and I'm pretty convinced from what I've read, that they are worth having - particularly if we keep...
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  Can you recommend a smaller, more economical replacement for my Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a B-Class Mercedes-Benz car last year in order to be able to carry my husband's electric wheelchair, (with the help of a hoist) and also a manual...
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  My Peugeot 406's front suspension is too high after a repair - is there something wrong with it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The front suspension on my 2003 Peugeot 406 HDI 90hp collapsed on the passenger side of the car whilst on holiday. I got a local garage to replace the...
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  Why does my Alfa Romeo 159's battery keep going flat? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an almost new Alfa Romeo 159 TI. I have no complaints with the car other than a battery problem. There are occasions when I have to attend conferences...
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  Can you help with my Peugeot 206's electrical fault? 6 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Peugeot 206 1.4HDI. A couple of weeks ago the engine management light started flickering on and off, and the speedo and the rev counter will...
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  The wheel reason is… 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having previously enjoyed an Audi A4 2.7TDI (190BHP) Multitronic and returned an average fuel consumption over 25,000 miles of 43.5 MPG, which pretty much...
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  Should Mazda contribute to the cost of repairing my Mazda 6's badly ground pistons? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been advised by the dealership I bought the car from new, that my 55-plate Mazda 6 Sport 2.3 petrol falls within a VIN range which is covered by...
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  Would an engine flush reduce knocking in my Saab 9000's engine? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an N-reg Saab 9000 CSE turbo automatic. When the engine is running it knocks on the right hand side and gets louder while driving. I have asked...
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  My Mazda CX-7's turbo has blown. Is this model susceptible to turbo problems? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Two months ago I purchased a 2-year-old Mazda CX-7 2.3T with 9500 miles on the clock. 4000 miles later the turbo has gone and is being replaced under warranty....
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  I bought a 2004 Audi A4 with a gearbox fault two weeks ago - should the dealer repair the gearbox? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2004 Audi A4 1.8t Avant S Line with 75,000 on the clock from a dealer in Doncaster. I paid £8500 which included six months' tax. After a couple...
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  I need to replace my Mondeo Estate with a car which offers lots of legroom - should I get another Mondeo? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I 'm 6 feet 5 inches and currently drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.5 Estate S-reg. It meets my priority requirements; long legroom (with doubly adjustable...
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  Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...