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• Computer Related Questions. Volume 1 30 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I think the first thing to do is check to see if you have a trojan on your PC. I take it you are running a good firewall and you are up to date with all the Microsoft security patches? Go to this URL and download Spybot Search & destroy: http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=spybotsd Install it, and before you run it update the database.
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  What would you advise running my car to avoid EGR failure after the emissions fix? 1 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf Estate Mk6 1.6 TDI. I bought it a year ago as a family estate and I like the car a lot. Recently the EGR valve failed, luckily...
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  Does the engine need to be on when checking power steering fluid level? 1 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Must the engine be running while checking power steering oil level?
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  Why is my Volkswagen 1.6 TDI running rough? 10 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen 1.6 TDI engine was running perfectly but one morning when I started the engine, it chugged and now holds the revs. It revs up and down with...
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  Can electric cars be towed? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If an electric vehicle stops, for what ever reason, mechanical or run out of power - is it true they cannot be towed?
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  My daughter did not realise her MoT had run out until three months overdue - will the new MoT have to be backdated to the original date? 18 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter did not realise her MoT had run out until three months overdue. She is booked in for an MoT this week. Will the MoT have to be backdated to...
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  Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about?
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  Skoda Roomster with 160k on the clock - keep or sell? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Skoda Roomster since 2010. It is powered by the 105PS 1.9-litre diesel engine. It is coming up to 160,000 miles on the clock. Do I just...
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  Toyota Yaris semi automatic not selecting gear? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Yaris a few weeks ago. The car was running okay but now it has flashing light on dash board and is not selecting gear when engine running. But...
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  Replacement run flat tyres? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 245/40R19 on the front and Dunlop 275/35R19 on the rear of my BMW 530D M Sport. I am looking to replace them and...
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  Giulietta or Civic? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new car and I like the Honda Civic and Alfa Romeo Giulietta. I will be doing mainly suburban driving, occasional motorway runs and low mileage...
• 1993 VW POLO mk3. - FUEL or SPARKS 25 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    It might start a few minutes later but it'll die just as quickly.  If however it's left for a while it'll run again for quite some time.  I need to check that a fuel mist is entering the carburation unit under the air cleaner (I'm not expecting a problem here as it runs well when running) and I have checked for a spark which is not the best but it is a spark.
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  Run flats on my Evoque 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  DO YOU KNOW OF ANY SPECIALIST THAT CAN SUPPLY RUN FLAT TYRES AND WHEELS FOR MY EVOQUE ? AS, VIEWING ADVANCING YEARS I DO NOT RELISH WHEEL CHANGING ESPECIALLY...
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  Petrol or diesel 3 Series? 22 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a brand new BMW 3 series convertible. In terms of reliability and cost of ownership should I go for diesel or petrol. 15000 miles...
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  Best supermini for the Isle of Man 15 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Isle of Man and I'm looking for a new, very cheap to run car. Have been warned off the Hyundai i10 Blue due to the hills on the Island and...
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  New car consuming too much oil 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre...
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  Run Flat Tyres - do I need to replace them all? 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 320 Touring and will soon need to buy new tyres. Runflats are fitted at present and to replace all 4 it looks like I will be paying £1,000+....
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  Ford Focus 'hunting' for revs 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son runs this petrol Focus on a tight budget and can't afford to throw it at his main Ford dealer to sort! The engine "hunts" on tickover from cold,...
• Renault Scenic 1.4 16v fidji 53 reg - Scenic 1.4 16v poor cold running 15 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I have had the timing belt done, new water pump, new coolant, oil and filters all replaced in the last 3 months. Car was running like new. However now after leaving the car stood overnight or for more than 6-7 hours so the engine is cold, it seems to hesitate after you pull away most noticably in second gear between 2000-3000rpm this only last for a few minutes and once things get warm the car runs fine.
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  Bridgestone run flat tyres 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At the Paris motor show 2010, Bridgestone were showing new Potenza tyres which will have much softer walls and so should allow BMWs to be a lot more comfortable....