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  VW Golf Mk3 engine problem 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1995 Volkswagen Golf MK3 1.8 cabriolet. I have recently discovered brown foaming in the radiator expansion chamber. The temperature guage inside...
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  Jeep Cherokee 2002 to 2007 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A few points to add to your whats bad on this model. Check the cabin blower to see if it has all its speeds - if it only runs on high speed the rectifier...
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  Which Polo? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law might swap her diesel Jetta for a Polo. Use: mainly local trips, v rarely 40 mile motorway trip. It must be automatic. Is diesel or petrol...
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  My Jaguar 2.0 diesel classic is spluttering under acceleration. 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Jaguar 2.0 diesel Classic 04 reg with 90,000 on the clock. Recently the engine has started to splutter, as if the idling speed kicks in as you...
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  Can the Mitsubishi ASX's stop-start system be switched off? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read your report on the Mitsubishi ASX. Can the stop-start system be switched off? I think it would be very frustrating in a stop and start situation,...
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  Are the Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 identical? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We need a cheap small secondhand runabout with low insurance, road tax and running costs and for teenagers to learn to drive in. The Aygo, C1 and 107 are...
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  Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
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  Should a W-reg Volkswagen 1.4-litre Golf have audibly noisy tappets? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a W-reg Volkswagen 1.4 Golf. Should I be worried about noisy tappets? I can hear them not just when it starts but all the time, particularly...
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  Why won't my Fiat Uno start after a wiper motor repair? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiat Uno was kept in the garage for a minor wiper motor repair. I happened to collect it on the third evening. With the headlights on, the battery discharged...
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  Seating comfortably 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a ‘classic’ Aston Martin DB6. Will the valve seats be suitable for running on superunleaded petrol?
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  Unused car 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In February last year I contacted you about leaving a car for 5 weeks. This is just to say thank you for your advice which I followed carefully and on...
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  Meriva Wife of Windsor 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Meriva (petrol) has been sitting under snow and ice for nearly a month, whilst I have been in hospital. I can't drive until February 4th. Should I...
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  No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,...
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  Is there a suitable replacement for a Land Rover Defender? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 25 yr old Land Rover Defender 110, it gets used for taking the dogs walking, runs to the tip, shopping, tows a caravan to the odd muddy festival...
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  Is buying an electric car for commuting realistic at the moment? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daily commute is a 180-mile round trip on a variety of motorway sections, roundabout filled dual carriage ways and B roads. I currently drive a 2009...
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  Which medium-sized car should we trade in our S-Class Mercedes and Volkswagen Polo for? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover...
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  Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full...
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  Runs in the family 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to our recent exchange of e-mails regarding runaway cars, did you see the report on main TV channels last night showing a lady and her husband...
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  Cab runneth over 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my previous car, a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, I'm now looking for a replacement with an automatic gearbox and would be grateful if you could advise....
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  Is there a camaera that can record any incidents - such as vandalism - when my car is parked? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car got keyed recently which got me thinking about recording while away from my car. What is the best/cheapest option when looking to purchase something...