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  Please warn your readers about the dangers of metal fans on classic cars. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  During the 1960s I was studying metallurgy and one of our senior lecturers was called as an expert witness at an inquest of a mechanic who had been killed,...
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  I improved my Nissan Murano's fuel economy by 4mpg by using Shell V Power fuel. 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own 2009 Nissan Murano, purchased new, where prior to running in I averaged 24 mpg. However, now that it has covered 9000 miles my consumption has improved...
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  Buying back my company car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at...
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  Excess fuel consumption 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a VW Polo 05-reg for 2yrs. I'm lucky if I get 25mpg urban and 32mpg maximum on a decent run at 60mph. It's always been same.
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  Time to cut my losses? 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Sorry - got a 2 part question for you: Part 1 I've spent £1,000 on my 52 Reg 60,000 mile 307SW 1.6 SE in the last 12 months fixing electrical and suspension...
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  Why is London imposing lower speed limits and installing speed humps when they contribute to pollution? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  There has been a lot in the news recently about pollution, with London's air quality being forefront. Boris Johnson launched a discounted van deal to promote...
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  Replacing an aging but reliable family estate 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our current petrol Merc C200k auto estate has been excellent, but is returning just 29mpg, is 8 years old and close to 100k. It takes a family of four...
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  Cats 22 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my...
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  Should my parents keep or replace their eight-year-old BMW 318is? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents have a dilemma. Their BMW 318is is now eight years old and, to date, has been reliable save for a few minor problems. They are after...
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  Volvontary redundancy 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2007 Volvo V50 2litre diesel since new (company car) and have covered over 80,000 miles in it. I note that you do not normally recommend this...
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  Fuelious reaction 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In November we bought a Hyundai i10. The main reason for buying it was an economical runabout. In the handbook and in all the data it is advertised as...
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  Tyreless 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was astounded to read the e-mail describing the problems faced by reader, PH of Hampton, concerning the lack of availability of BMW spec (Bridgestone)...
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  Perplexused 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Lexus LS430 at the moment, which is just over three years old, and only completed 26,700 miles, I am contemplating changing it for the LS460,...
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  Gite car 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car to keep at my holiday home in France. I know I could continue renting but I’m spending about £2,500 pa on that, plus what...
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  Pong life 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can advise me about a problem with the screen wash system on our Colt. The car is a 1.5 D-id, 5 door and is now nearly 2 years old and...
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  Stop start economy 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have an excellent Volvo 480 but it is 15 years old, and I am thinking of buying under the "scrappage" scheme a new "Volvo C30 DRIVe". However, advertising...
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  Breathing more easily 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Is it me or have recent emissions laws resulted in the motorist being lined up for a nasty surprise? I refer to the EGR valve setup on many Euro IV engines....
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  Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil...
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  Engine seizure on a car I bought four months ago - can I get a refund? 9 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mazda3 2.2 diesel 2010-plate through a finance company from a forecourt in September with a three-month limited parts and labour warranty. Last...
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  All season 4x4 or winter tyres? 31 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2010 Range Rover sport 3.0D HSE, which has 275/40/20 summer tyres fitted. Given that I now have 4x4 traction, would fitting 275/40/20...