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• Being asked for more money after a PX HPI check 17 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I completely understand their position, as they won't want to make a loss on the trade in, but shouldn't they have run the HPI check prior to agreeing? I'm looking through the terms and conditions, but can't see anything obvious to protect their position.
• Used car under 2k 3 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  I was looking at the Ford Focus, golfs and some Mazda's but I have no idea how reliable or good to run are they as a make/model. Any makes/models I should avoid in this price range?
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  Need a cheap, used family car with low running costs 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a used family car that's reliable, safe, economical and low in maintenance? I have £3500 to spend.
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  Honda Civic gearbox issues 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go...
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  Need a cheap pick-up 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap 4x4 pick-up to run for light work. What do you think of the Santana 4x4 2.8 diesel?
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  I like the new Mondeo - what's the best engine choice for a 60-mile each way motorway commute? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I like the new Mondeo and want the best engine choice for a 60-mile each way motorway commute. The 1.5 TDCi ECONETEC offers best fuel economy, but Ford...
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  Diesel hybrid vs petrol hybrid - which is best? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 8000 miles per year and am thinking of purchasing a hybrid car. Given the issues of diesel engines on short runs from cold, should I concentrate...
• Peugeot Partner Tepee - Partner Tepee Stop/Start not working 3 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Also, with no stop/start, i'm using the gear selector wheel to put the car into neutral at junctions, traffic lights, in jams etc as i don't want to leave it in gear with the engine running. Am i being overcautious or would leaving the car in gear with the engine running damage the clutch (or something else)? Any advice/assistance would be greatly appreciated. Tim.
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  Why does my car judder in the mornings 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea...
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  Warning light on Ford Focus 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus runs fine but when turned off the red light on the dash flashes. You need a degree to understand the manual but I have checked all I can...
• Skoda Octavia - Climate Control (Automatic Air Conditioning) 29 May 2015 (Forum)
  The temperature at a dashboard vent was tested. Before service 6.5C and after 4.9C running flat out in the manual mode. I normally run in AUTO so I don't demand chilled air just the regulated 21C or so cab temperature which is fine for me. Unless the car mists up or deicing when the manual over ride is needed.
• Small Family Car for approx £4,500 max 25 May 2015 (Forum)
    I really want a car which offers the following, in order of preference too... Reliability Low running costs/ servicing costs At least 300ltr boot 50+  mpg (pref 60 on longer runs at 56-60mph) Tax no more than £130 per year.   Essentially something which will get me from point A to point B with minimum fuss, starts every time and so forth.
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  How long should an exhaust system last? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Urban Cruiser has done 51,000 miles, is on a 2009 plate and the joint between the back box and the remainder of the system has corroded through...
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  Best executive car for under £4k? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a reasonably economical and highly reliable executive car for under £4000. My daily commute to work is a 30 mile round trip so I can't...
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  Cooling fan constantly switching on 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2013 Honda Jazz with 1850 miles recorded from a main Honda dealer. The cooling fan runs for a few seconds every minute or so whether...
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  Mitsubishi Shogun won't engage gears - what's the fault? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday my 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun was running absolutely fine. Today, I came out and the gears felt a little stiff. Now I cannot get it into drive at...
• Saab 9-3 1.9 TDI sport 2006 - Help 11 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I rang the garage back they explained this is ok and it should go out after the car had had a good run. I decided to try to give the car a good run-the turbo kicked in brilliant then stopped and the car became very sluggish. I turned the ignition off and started the engine up again and the car seems fine again.
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  Replacing a Alfa Romeo 159 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run an Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTD , which I love, but is getting long in the tooth. Do Alfa Romeo build anything that will compare with my 159?
• Ford C-Max - faulty engine response 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The car had a major service carried out within the last fortnight, and most of the time the engine runs fine, but knowing this fault can occur at any  random moment is very alarming.  If I take the car to a garage the chances are it will run perfectly.  Can anyone provide a clue as to possible areas to investigate?
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  Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why?