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  X3 problems? 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is proposing to buy a 2008 BMW X3 3.0l auto Diesel with 58000 miles on the clock. She mainly wants the car for transporting 2 children with...
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  Buying Mum's Jazz - what to check out? 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy my Mum's old 53 reg Honda Jazz (at trade-in price). As far as I know there has never been anything wrong with it apart from an EGR valve...
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  Powering down 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0TDCI and are going to obtain a newer car with a smaller engine. We both have mobility problems affecting getting in and out...
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  Anchors awry 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a retired Dr with a VW Golf Plus just out of guarantee and with only 26,000 miles on the clock. The ABS system has failed requiring a replacement...
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  I live in Northern Ireland - after we leave the EU, will my UK insurance be valid if I drive over the border? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I currently live in Northern Ireland and I'm covered by GreenFlag. After we leave the EU, if I drive over the border to Eire, will I technically be in...
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  Has anyone else had problems with water leaking into the new Vauxhall Meriva's doors? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new 2010 Vauxhall Meriva and have found a problem with water getting inside the door panels when it rains or when washing the car, which obviously...
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  Is my Ford Focus breaking down because of a coil pack fault? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving along in the rain today when my Ford Focus decided not to work. I had my foot on the throttle and I was getting no response. I then stopped,...
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  Steering issues on a CR-V 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  CR-V had issues from new with wheel alignment finally resolved at aprox 28k. Honda just advised in reply to me concern re juddering in the steering...
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  Thanks to the AA patrolman who rescued my daughter from the roadside. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 19-year-old daughter phoned me at 9pm from the side of the A1 where she was broken down on her way to university. Whilst I was talking to her (she did...
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  Is the 140PD engine in the 2007 Skoda Octavia prone to turbo and oil pump failure? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a 2007 (07) Skoda Octavia with the 140PD engine in it. However I have found a few bad reports on the engine, some in relation to...
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  German engin-erring 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate any advice re private purchase of a 2001X 5-door VW Golf 1.6 16v SE in metallic reflex silver. It is a one owner from new car registered...
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  One I made Previasly 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Toyota Previa, purchased through, and regularly serviced by my local Toyota dealer. The car and the dealer have been excellent so far and...
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  Warranty Direct - can this be right? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I took out a Warranty Direct policy on my Jaguar FX mainly due to your statement that you receive fewest complaints about them. I spoke to the salesman...
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  Which old car? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to keep a car at my parents, it will be used once a month and kept off road but not garaged. I have a Golf mk2 1988 1.6 cl 32k miles which is...
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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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  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 it so expensive to replace my BMW 335's faulty airbag warning switch? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For about a year I have had an airbag warning light showing on my 2006 BMW 335ci which has covered a mere 15,000 miles. Last week I had it booked in to...
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  Tyres for XFS 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Have you heard of any issues faced with the tyres supplied with the Jaguar XF S 3 litre D? My father had to have three out of four replaced at 16,000 mile...
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  Can you recommend a reliable replacement for our Renault Clio for under £3000? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have between £2000 -£3000 to spend on a secondhand car. It's actually for my fiancee who used to drive a Clio, but that has just died. Can you recommend...
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  Brunei’d girl 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are moving to Brunei soon and will need to buy a car there. I have got wind of a car available - a Toyota Soluna 1997, but I have never heard...