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  Diesel freezing in the Alps - how can I avoid it 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car, a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel 2.2, is kept in the Alps during the winter at a height of 1300 meters. In February for two weeks, the temperatures ranged...
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  Auris failure to proceed 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Oil warnings in my 2007 Toyota Auris TR VVT-1-S-A 1600cc Auto. The car has been regularly serviced by Toyota Mail Dealer. Without any "warnings" the car...
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  Why does my insurance company offer cheap insurance to new customers, but keeps my premium high? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest MH of Camberley's letter re breakdown cover. I have had several identical conversations with a number of organisation covering domestic...
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  What should I replace my Scirocco company car with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to replace my company Volkswagen Scirocco DSG with an Audi A3 Quattro. Unfortunately the new A3 won’t be out until next Autumn and I need...
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  Water in petrol - the filling station is to blame? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently re-fuelled with petrol that subsequent to the breakdown of her car turned out to contain 50% water. The filling station concerned...
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  Why did you recommend the Skoda Yeti which has a gearbox problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you write so positively about VAG cars in your road tests? I’ve just read the Skoda Yeti test. You mention the 2.0 TDi. Quote from a Volkswagen...
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  Did diesel freeze cause my Volvo V50 to lose power? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Setting off after parking my Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe overnight in temperatures down to -16 degrees C, the car kangaroo jumped for a couple of minutes with...
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  Car battery Ah rating 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside...
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  second hand car not fit for purpose 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I bought a send hand Toyota Previa GLS VVTI petrol automatic 2.4cc W reg from year 2000 for £3125 on 30th June 2012. Mileage was 130,585. The car...
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  Anti-freeze in diesel fuel 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 HDi has gone into 'limp mode' and then cut out on me twice recently, accompanied by the ESP and auto handbrake warning...
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  Unwelcome Breakdown 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a meeting with a colleague at Hamilton services that ran over the 2 hr parking allowance. We were in the Costa Coffee area and purchased coffees...
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  Mazda 6 timing chain jump after 41k - advice on compensation from Mazda 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I purchased a Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 TS2 + 5 year RAC extended warranty from The Car Shop, Swindon and took possession on 28/09/12 with a mileometer...
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  Issued with parking ticket whilst broken down at motorway services - can I contest this? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last Monday our car broke down in the car park of a Welcome Break motorway services on the M5. I called out the AA and they told me it wasn't safe to drive...
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  Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models...
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  Volvo S60 hot start problems 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had...
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  When should I replace the cam belt on my Volvo V40? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Nissan Micra that has done 122,00 miles without any problems. When my husband died this year I inherited his 2000 Volvo V40 diesel that has...
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  Which Motability car for our disabled daughter? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 16-year old daughter is a wheelchair user. She plans to take her driving test and start driving by the end of March 2013 (when the lease of our current...
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  Bio-diesel causing breakdowns? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy diesel or petrol for our new car and will probably be purchasing an ix35. My parents also run a new...
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  Warranty small print 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought 2009 Freelander 2. On going through small print of 1 year approved warranty I will only be covered for trip limit of 60 days, as I am usually...
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  What do you think of the Ford S-Max? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Its time for me to invest. Despite its breakdown in France last year, I'm going to keep my Skoda Superb as the family car and I want to get something similar...