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  Should Mercedes-Benz pay for my Mercedes-Benz E28CDI's alloy wheels to be refurbished? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E280CDI, which I bought new in November 2005 and which has patches of corrosion on all four of the alloy wheels. My local dealer...
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  Insurance - cash in lieu of repairs 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was involved in an accident last weekend, when the car behind's brakes failed and ploughed into the back of me. The other party has accepted full liability...
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  Replace or repair? 23 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel Stylance new, at a good price, four years ago from Perry's of Aylesbury. It has been serviced by Perry's throughout....
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  Difference of a pinion 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  As a former owner of a Porsche Cayman and having used the Porsche facilities at Silverstone, I think AC is right to be concerned over performance on icy...
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  Arbitratory decision 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 52 Mercedes C180 Kompressor, bought second hand, privately in May 2009. Six months later I was told (by Motoraid) all four wheel arches were rusted...
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  Monte Carlo, or bus? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  It is not only HGVs thart should be allowed to go at the same speed as other traffic on motorways. I know that you do not speak for the bus and coach...
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  Could an aftermarket air filter be causing my Ford Puma to misfire? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Puma 1.7 1999 V reg has been misfiring lately. Over the last few days it cuts out when I brake and misfires at low revs. When idling I have to...
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  I need to replace my Peugeot 306 with another car for short trips and occasional longer journeys - petrol or diesel? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned diesel Peugeots (309/306) for around 25 years and found them brilliant, doing 18-20,000 miles a year. Having now retired, my mileage is down...
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  Crucial control 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to replace my 2001reg BMW Compact automatic, fitted with push/pull type hand controls and a steering wheel peg. Ideally I am looking for a front...
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  Bumper crock 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been reading what happened to A.L., of Sevenoaks. In November 2008 I received my car renewal from the AA who I had been with for over 15 years....
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  Flat broke 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend is changing his 2006 BMW 330i SE Coupe. It is in pristine condition and he has offered it to me. However, it is on 19" wheels and in the last...
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  Beaten, not stirred 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car my 2005 VW Passat 2.0TDI 140 Sport to the local VW dealer due to an oil pressure loss/emergency warning light appearing, combined with a...
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  Swap me and buy one 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  This month I come to the end of a 3 year lease and will have the option to purchase my 2006/56 Ford S-Max 1.8TDI with panoramic sunroof, runflat tyres...
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  Wrongs and Rights 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recall your recent strictures in respect of Vauxhall’s lack of consideration in the matter of rusted brake discs and have a worse experience to relate....
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  Flawed angular? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We run two cars, an old Honda Shuttle for our family of six, and a two-year-old Peugeot 107 that my husband uses to get to work Monday to Friday and we...
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  Roll reversal 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  With regards to your reply to W.B. on August 15th, I have been driving for 50 years and am now in my mid-seventies. I have never fancied an automatic,...
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  Lane strain 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is there some reason apart from simple stupidity that causes a significant minority of British motorists to hog the middle and outer lanes of the three...
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  Machine watched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific,...
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  Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new...
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  Dervliverance 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are taking delivery of a new BMW 520d SE auto in January. We've never run a diesel before and are absolutely thrilled at the prospect...