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  Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes-Benz approved insurers have just quoted me £840 annually to extend the warranty on my five year old, 53,000 mile diesel E-Class, even though components...
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  Can heat treatment repair damaged paintwork? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year-old blue metallic Volkswagen Golf Plus, which has developed whitish patches on the bodywork. My Volkswagen dealer tells me that these...
• Fiat Punto (Mk 2) - What to do about key? 25 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  With the new lock in, i removed the unique proggrammed chip out of 1 of the old keys (the small 1cm long capsule i presume?) and placed it in the new key, but whatever i do with the chip or key, i can't seem to make the CODE light go out, so i have 2 questions: 1. Does anyone know of any way i can make the new key and barrel, with old chip work in my car?
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  Transferring a number plate from an old wreck 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  New rules come into effect in Nov 2012 ref pre 1960 car MOTs. My wife has a 1954 A30 which belonged to her late mother, but it has not been on the road...
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  Which seven-seat MPV? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an mpv seating 6 to 7 adults. We would be looking for sliding doors and the 2 rear seats folding down ideally. Either petrol or...
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  Insuring a 17yo on a trade policy 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a trader buying and selling vehicles and I have a 17 year old son who is coming to work for me, however my current insurance company won't allow him...
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  Electric Handbrakes - are they legal? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last Saturday's Telegraph column discussed problems with the operation of electric handbrakes. The 1978 Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations...
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  Is Autoglym's 'LifeShine' good value for money? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just agreed to purchase a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, which is four years old and in spotless condition, from a local Ford main dealer. The dealer has...
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  Does changing the pollen filter affect condensation? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We decided to have the pollen filter replaced on our 10-year-old Renault Scenic, after reading several times they would be the reason for the constant...
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  Should I have my Honda Jazz's engine flushed during its service? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My two-year-old Jazz is booked in for its second service this week, and Johnson's Honda in Slough have recommended the engine should be flushed. The car...
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  Insurance in California 27 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer...
• VW Camper - Halford's battery guarentee 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  This showed battery at 12 point something, with engine running13.6 and with "everything" on the same 13.6. I was now told there was no manufacture's fault and nothing could be done as it was over a year old. They were told that as it was not holding a charge it was not performing as a car battery should etc as per "sales of goods act"  Result but with same guarentee running out as on old battery.
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  Engine failure - can you help? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I stopped driving after red warning light (oil pressure I think). AA attended but couldn't diagnose fault so towed to garage. Garage seem wary about stating...
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  Buying a family estate 14 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a family estate which will see my loved Golf mk4 GTI being sold, and the estate being our sole car. I can't decide between an Alfa 159 2.4L...
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  Should I have the injectors and pump changed in my 75,000-mile-old Ford Mondeo? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 130. It has done 75,000 miles. Would it be advisable to have the injectors and associated pump changed soon as I have...
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  Ford with a leaky bulkhead. Manufacturing fault? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought a one year old Ford Fiesta in July 2011 from Wilson Auctions. In November we noticed the carpets were soaking and on bringing it to the...
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  Buying a used Passat Estate TDI 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two previous Passats and a year ago I changed to a Mazda 6 diesel. Sadly, I have not been impressed with this car and am considering changing...
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  DPF option 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The Ford web site http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Fiesta/Enginesandtechnology gives the 1.6 diesel engine as available with or without a DPF. I would like...
• Peugeot 206 1.4 - Screech / howl / whistle 17 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hey people, The subject is based on what I and old posts seem to describe the noise as but all the posts seem old and unanswered so i've brought it up not only because my car is doing it but to try solve it too. Anyway, my screeching seems to kick in at around 60 (but not always) and once it has done it, it may happen at as low as 33 (so far).
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  Breakdown after private sale - are we responsible? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As a private seller I sold our 13 year old Land Rover to a dealer after a telephone call giving a description of the vehicle condition. A price was agreed. A...