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  2003 Mondeo stuttering 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a stuttering mondeo with p0171 fault, running too lean. I have changed the air filter, changed the MAF sensor, changed the fuel temp sensor, cleaned...
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  Will my new warranty cover the DPF? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 2.4D Automatic [20,000 miles] will be three years old in March. I am about to take out a two-year extended warranty with "Warranty Direct". I...
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  What to look out for when buying an older S-Class 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider?...
• FORD COURIER VAN 1.8 TD ENDURA ENGINE - Problemsw with engine starting 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Next checked glow plugs and all four were not working (extremely strange that all four were not working)  Replaced all four and the engine started first time and glow plug light stopped flashing.  I left the van running for 30 minutes then turned it off.  The following morning would not start and glow plug light flashing.  The symptons are the engimne fires but wont run on and the power steering electric motor by the radator runs on for about 30 seconds.
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  Micra fuelling problem 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Nissan Micra 1.0L K11 model, which I have owned before (same model different car) and have noticed that even when empty, I...
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  Change your oil often and it'll pay off in the long run. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a devotee of regular oil and filter changes. 20,000-mile service intervals are clearly aimed at fleet operators keeping maintenance costs down and...
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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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  Should I buy my company Audi A3? 8 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy my company car? I am changing jobs and will have have to return my leased A3 sportback diesel (170) SE back to the compancy and pay an early...
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  Should I have a service done on my Skoda Fabia despite its low mileage? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a one-year-old Skoda Fabia that has done 650 miles and is now due for a one-year service. The garage has told me that I do not need get this done...
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  Daytime running lights don't illuminate rear lights - why? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour has recently taken delivery of a new Vauxhall car with automatic lights. Recently, during heavy rain, I watched her leave home and put her...
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  Fiesta diesel or petrol? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a nearly new Fiesta. For around 20 weeks of the year I will be doing a school run that will amount to 350 miles a week. The majority...
• Hyundai Getz - Cheap To Run Small Car Up To 3K? 14 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    I really do not like french cars either except the 2 previously mentioned cars as I believe that they are Toyota running gear.  I had thought about a Toyota Yaris, but then I got to thinking about a Hyundia Getz..  Sure they do not look great but I do not care.  I just wondered are they reliable, economical and do they suffer badly with rust?
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  Running a Ferrari 16 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Porsche Boxster however have fancied a Ferrari for some time - a 355 or 360.What would be the best way to own one for say 6 months and doing about...
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  What motability car? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a...
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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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  Chevrolet Matiz engine problem 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  March 07 Matiz SE 1.0 10K miles. Engine management light came on and it's firing intermittently. Coil failure diagnosed - replaced. Still firing unevenly...
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  360,000 mile Mondeo 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a 2004 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi for sale that I am interested in. It is VERY high milage (360,000) but it has been serviced four times a year (24...
• Mercedes clk 320 - older car running report 12 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Great idea to start the running report on the new Volvo. Thought I'd give a try at one on my older car which I bought  three years ago at 94k and registered in 2000 .I've got to 130k now and apart from normal servicing I had one large bill for a pse pump of  £600  and was quoted £600 to fix the convertible roof at the main dealers.
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  Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which...
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  Poor mpg -low mileage car 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Lexus LS400 done 80000 miles. I only do about 2000 miles per annum. I am getting less mpg than I used to. An item in Sunday Times motoring...