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  How can we get rid of the smell of 'wet dog' in our Citroen Xsara Picasso? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago we purchased a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX HDI 1,560cc, 65,000 miles, from a reputable local non-franchised dealer. We like the car very...
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  Is the RAC preparing to launch its own accident management service? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I think your readers should be made aware of a survey currently being circulated by the RAC via email. As with most online surveys, the questions are very...
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  A new mid-sized car 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know of any forthcoming changes to VAG diesels, such as chain cam and/or less problematic DPF? Are DMFs used on automatics/DSGs by VAG or Hyundai?...
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  Can you recommend a breakdown recovery company? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago you recommended a source for car breakdown cover. At the time I was able to locate the appropriate website but, as my current RAC cover had...
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  Why does the warranty provided with a Volkswagen Golf we bought only cover a maximum claim of £300? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife recently bought a low mileage used Volkswagen Golf automatic from Partingtons of Woking. We were very impressed with the pre-handover service received,...
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  Taking a garage to small claims court? 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I had a reduced supercharger pulley fitted to my MINI two weeks ago. Three days ago while being 200 miles from home, it frayed the drive belt. Luckily...
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  Laggy Venga 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1 year old Kia 1.4 Ecodynamics Venga 2. It has been subject to throttle or turbo lag almost since new. The dealer has done what he can to find...
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  Repairs after warranty 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a new Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD in June 2007. On its third service at a Chrysler main dealer the front bushes were replaced under warranty in...
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  Why is my Citroen Xsara's engine cutting out? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of weeks ago, as my wife drove to work in our 2000 Citroen Xsara 1.9 diesel estate, the car simply stopped and turned itself off with the engine...
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  Unsatisfactory repair 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Jaguar in March with 3 months warranty (on invoice it just stated these words). Test drove well. Would not start when leaving the dealer...
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  VAG 1.4 TSI turbo failure 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a March 08 VW Golf 1.4 TSi GT 170 which is now just over 3 years old, has covered 24,000 miles and been maintained on the VW three year maintenance...
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  Fiat 500 stop start failure 13 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Fiat 500 twin air on the 18 June. With 327 miles on the clock, the car broke down, was recovered after a 2 hour wait & the stop/start sensor...
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  EGS or DSG? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drove a Citroen C4 Picasso (2007reg) with the EGS gearbox and subsequently an Octavia (2008reg) with the 6-speed DSG - The DSG wins by a country mile!...
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  Breakdown after private sale - are we responsible? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As a private seller I sold our 13 year old Land Rover to a dealer after a telephone call giving a description of the vehicle condition. A price was agreed. A...
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  Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the...
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  Juddering Micra 2 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Have K-reg Nissan Micra, starts fine then jumps and judders when driving, sometimes stops after few miles, then drive it later and nothing feels wrong?
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  Seven Grand Tour 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently went to Europe with my Audi A6 Avant Quattro 2.5 TDI and, notwithstanding that the car had been fully serviced by Audi Liverpool before I left,...
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  How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements...
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  I'd like to recommend the Skoda Yeti to anyone looking for a small SUV. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  With reference to your answer to PS regarding options for small SUVs: I was in the same predicament, needing higher seating for ease of access, particularly...
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  Valued assistance 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I too have taken out extra 'insurance' for £50 that ensures that any damage to my new-ish car is handled by the dealer rather than the cowboys. It only...