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  Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According...
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  Two cars to insure - why cant I claim no claims discount on both? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m trying to insure two cars; my main personal car, a Mazda 6 which I’ll be using for business and pleasure and a Fiat Punto, which I use as a local run...
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  I don't have much windscreen space, can you suggest a small dash cam? 17 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  You've got some great information on dashcams, however, I'm after a specific sort. I have a Fiat 124 Spider and so there's not much room in there and I...
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  Should my Peugeot 207's engine oil be black after an oil change? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a service carried out on my Peugeot 207 sport 1.6D, and as part of that service the oil and filter was changed. After two days I checked the oil...
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  What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with...
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  I've bought a used Fiat Punto with a number of faults - where do I stand? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand 2001 Fiat Punto from a local small independent car dealer. The car came with a one-month warranty covering mechanical problems. Soon...
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  A car for a four mile commute 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Need to buy a medium sized car for the wife she only travels 4 miles a day to work so diesel no use. was thinking of a toyota prius but am worried that...
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  Fiddly fuel filler 5 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Ford Ka "Studio" and have serious problems when trying to refuel the car, due to the design of the lockable filler cap. The problem...
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  Power steering fault after 1 week - is the dealer liable? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a used Fiat Punto for my daughter who has just passed her driving test. A week after she got it the power steering started causing...
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  Internally Combusted 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 15,000-mile Vauxhall Combo 1.3 diesel that has blown up its engine because the particulate filter was supposedly not regenerated. Vauxhall will...
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  What tyre would you recommend for a camper van? 9 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best budget camping tyre for a 5.9 metre long, Fiat Ducato based motorhome, with a 16'' wheel diameter, please ?
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  Dip sick 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 3-Series has a rusty dipstick with black stuff on it. I was told when I bought the car that this was a quirk of BMW 3-Series but two years down...
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  Diesel engine continues running after ignition switch-off 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  the engine continues to run after ignition switch off and key removal. Engine tone louder and clackety higher revs. Engine will rev using throttle - but...
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  Leaky oil sump on Ford Focus 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leaky oil sump on my 2002 Ford Focus. My local garage has quoted £350 + labour to fix this problem, which seems quite expensive. Should I look...
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  Serious blow 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 53 plate 307 2.0HDI and recently every journey was enhanced by the ‘anti-pollution fault’ appearing - and an accompanying rev cut to 2,200rpm....
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  What should I pay for a 2007 Fiat Panda Dynamic? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a 2007 Fiat Panda 1.2 Dynamic. I have arranged to view it and, if still interested, I will test drive it tomorrow morning. Please...
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  Bought back a written off car - does it need a check over? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughters boyfriend has had his car written off by the insurance company, it is a 53 plate Fiat Punto. It only has side passenger side damage to the...
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  Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due...
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  Insecurity 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We recently purchased a four-year old Ford Fiesta Zetec from an established dealer who we have used before. After payment he gave us only one key. When...
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  My C3 HDI won't start 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The car will not start on the key, it turns over fine but does not fire-up. If I bump start it it starts immediatly with very little effort. Have fitted...