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  Saab 9-3 turbo problems 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI (2006) and recently the engine management light came on, with lots of black smoke coming out of the exhaust. The EGR was replaced,...
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  Is the Jaguar X-Type a good replacement for my Ford Mondeo? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm swapping my ten-year-old Ford Mondeo TDCI estate with 140,000 miles, which I've owned from new. It has been virtually faultless with no clutch or DMF...
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  How can I identify where a boot seal is leaking? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On collecting my wife's Skoda Fabia from a long-stay airport car park recently, we found that the spare wheel well was full of rainwater. As the car is...
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  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? Ours have moved forward and now run over the painted "keep clear" writing...
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  Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?
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  Will using a turbcharged car only once a week cause damage? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok to drive an Astra 1.4 Turbo 150 once a week? With it sitting for days with no oil going to the turbo when it’s cool will that hurt components?
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  Can you deactivate the car alarm on a Ford Kuga? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My friend runs a Ford Kuga and wishes to know how can she disable her alarm when she leaves her dogs in the back of the car?
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
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  What's the best first car for a tall driver? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently past my test and I'm currently looking at cars but I'm 6ft10 and need good legroom. What do you suggest?
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  Why do electric cars have a low top speed? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why?
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  Sat-nav error - will it have to be fixed by main dealer? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The sat-nav on my 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross has 'lost' the car. It puts us driving across fields etc. Is there an easy fix? Or a trip to the main dealer?...
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  Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings?
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  What temperature should my MINI run at? 21 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is 106 degrees celsius too hot for the engine of my 2007 MINI? The warning light has not come on but the bonnet gets very hot.
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  Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota...
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  When should I replace the cam belt on my Fiat Ducato camper? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve got a 2005 Fiat Ducato camper van. I am trying to find out how often the cam belt needs changing. Can you help?
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  Blocked DPF - what should I do? 13 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The diesel particulate filter (DPF) on my BMW 520D G30 is blocked, what should I do?
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  Should I buy a Jaguar XK 4.2? 2 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are your views on a Jaguar XK 4.2 that has done 200,000 miles? It looks and drives well.
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  Can we repair a large windscreen scratch? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The car I’m buying has a large (the size of a tennis ball) circular scratch on the windscreen. Is there anyway we could get rid of it?
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  Golf Sportsvan - which engine should I choose? 20 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 1.0 TSI 115 engine sufficient for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan or would I be better going for the 1.4 TSI 125 engine? My main uses are runs up...
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  High mileage Nissan Qashqai, how long will it last? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 2.0-litre petrol Nissan Qashqai with 94,000 miles on the clock, fully serviced by Nissan. How much longer can I expect it to run before I...