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  I only do short trips - should I trade my diesel Renault Captur for a petrol? 2 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At present, I own a 2015 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I use it for short runs around town, with the occasional 50/75 mile trip. My son tells me I would be better...
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  Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
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  Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something...
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  Are there any known problems with the Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a Skoda Fabia TDI DSG 1.2 tomorrow. It's done 18,000 miles. Any known problems with this model?
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  What are the pitfalls of buying an imported Porsche? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a used right hand drive SUV for sale at a private dealer. It is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne petrol and it has been imported from Germany. It appears...
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  Do I need an extended warranty for my Lexus 300h GS? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Lexus 300h GS which runs out of warranty in June 2017. My local dealer is offering an extended warranty for £1095 for two years, including AA...
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  Ford C Max clutch issues? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 63 plate Ford C Max 1.0 (125ps) Ecoboost bought new in February 2014. It runs well and I'm very happy with it. But I recall a few mentions in...
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  Steam in expansion tank 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The heater on my car is blowing cold, while steam comes from the expansion tank even when the car is cold. When warm, it bubbles (air escaping). I've tried...
• Vauxhall Combo 1.7 Di - 2004 - fuel blockage / intermittent Black smoke 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Whilst travelling on the A12, I decided to put in forth and give it a good run. Then the 'service / transmission' warning light came on. It has since disappeard when ignition is switched on (??) It seems to me that it could be the EGR valve or Injectors that need attention, but why does no mechanic seem to agree with me ?
• Peugeot 307 - Grinding noise when trying to start - Peugeot 307 14 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Whilst at the petrol station I turned the ignition key and this grinding noise appeared and I thought the engine was still running but then realised it wasn't, but it was the same noise as if the car was already running. The car started the second time and it got me home.  A little later at home, I tried to start it again and this grinding noise appeared again and this time the starter motor wouldn't turn over, but on the second time a little later on, it did turn the starter motor and the car started.
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  Need a small hatchback with high ground clearance 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small hatchback with high ground clearance and room for the dog in the boot. Long-term reliability is very important and it must be...
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  What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What type of motoring is best suited to get the economy from a hybrid car? I do a lot of short journeys 3 to 4 miles and only go for long journeys once...
• Citroen C1 - Water pump replacement as a precaution? 24 May 2016 (Forum)
    Car seems to be running nicely, no grinding noises like I've read about in the case of pump failure. Coolant level is fine and it's never over heated.  Just seems a pricey thing to replace if there's no set mileage in the service schedule for replacement.
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  Buying a write off - is it worth the risk? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ever worth buying a write off? I've been looking at a Category C Ford Fiesta that seems very good value. It has had two MoT passes since the write...
• Any - Advice needed to buy first car in the UK 2 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I am searching online for a while now to find which car is best for me, I drove for ten years but not in the UK, and I found this forums very promising. I am looking for a cheap to run car, I do care about the size and look of the car as well, so basically I am not interested in very small cars like old ford fiesta or yaris. Mpg is important for me as well as other run costs and insurance.
• VW Polo 59 Reg 1.2 Petrol 30,000 miles - Engine stalls/nearly stalls at idle when cold 12 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  When the engine is turned on the revs fluctuate from around 2500 to 200 rpm, sometimes it stalls sometimes it sorts itself after leaving the engine to warm up.m this happened about 3 times last winter but spring came and the problem went away. Now the weather is cold again the same problem has returned. I have to leave the engine running for 3 mins before the revs go to normal. I have checked for a vacuum leak but I cannot see or feel any issues with the pipe. I have been running the fuel down to nearly 0 for the past 18 months so I am thinking I may need to replace the fuel filter?
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  Skoda emissions scandal 7 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Have you any idea how i go about claiming against Skoda (VW) regarding the emissions scandal?
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  Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris....
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  Would you recommend a Tiguan? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used 4x4 for towing, with plenty of passenger space and a large boot. Should I get a Volkswagen Tiguan? If so, should I get a petrol...
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  orange warning light on fiesta finesse 1.3 has come on 7 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  orange warning light on my fiesta finesse has come on, any ideas what it could be? it happened before and there wasnt a problem with engine car dealer...