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  Nissan Note cutting out 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2008 Nissan Note which has started to cut out in traffic but it starts first time. After starting it is very slow and rough and pick up. Engine...
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  X-trail cuts out when hot and won't restart untill totally cold 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 2.5-litre petrol Nissan X-Trail. The first sign of an issue was the 'check engine light' coming on every now and then. The problem has now...
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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and...
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  Corsa not starting 13 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa GLS 12v T Reg. If i have been on a long journey or stuck in traffic and say go into the shops for 10/15 mins it will not start...
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  Head gasket on Corsa 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The...
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  Condensation creating emulsified oil in a Suzuki Wagon R 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Suzuki Wagon R oil cap had a lot of 'cream' in it. I was worried that coolant has gone into engine, but later a local garage identified it as a design...
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  Immobiliser problems with a 1994 Ford Fiesta 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta starts and runs then cuts out... I think it is an immoboliser problem. I would like to know if the light (by the clock) is supposed to on or...
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  Vauxhall Corsa - 'mayo' in the breather pipe. 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have an 09 reg Corsa 1.2 that has 62k on the clock. We have had it since new and it has a full Vauxhall service history. At the weekend the breather...
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  Should I pay £650 for a new air conditioning switch that failed whilst the car was in the garage? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car went into a local garage for a replacement radiator. When I collected the car the air conditioning wasn't working and the next day a coolant warning...
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  The perils of overeating 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf VR6. The car has started to overheat so I’ve pulled over to let it cool down. I’ve then topped it up with water, started the engine with...
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  My manufacturer warranty is void - what can I do? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I took my BMW 1 Series to my local dealer to fix a fault with the USB connector. The car is less than two years old and has covered just 5500...
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  Cuts out while driving 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has...
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  New Audi A6 gasket problem 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a new Audi A6 in June 2012 (in Finance). On 29 December 2012, we drove the car and after a mile we noticed a lot of white smoke getting out of the...
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  Are there still issues with the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a Ford Fiesta, between 2016 - 2019 plate. Are there still issues with the EcoBoost engines?
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  Is the 1.0-litre Ford Fiesta reliable? 8 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Various published reports state that the Ford Ecoboost 1.0-litre is suspect in reliability at higher mileage. Is this true?
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  Why does my Ford Ecoboost make a strange noise when I turn off the engine? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 2017 model. When I switch off a noise like a fan running on comes from the front top of engine. This is not the cooling...
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  Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching...
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  Fiat Panda making a strange noise 24 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I took my Fiat Panda (2006) for a service last week. I was advised to have a chain replacement which I agreed to. From the first time I drove the car following...
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  New Nissan Qashqai - which engine do you recommend? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to get a new Nissan Qashqai as a company car. I do 25,000 miles a year and want to get a diesel. Which engine do you recommend?