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  Running out of patience, what are my rights? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car on 12 February 2011 from Turtles Peugeot in Ballymena, Co Antrim. I have been back and forth to the dealer approximately 10 times since...
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  Is it true that the FIAT 500's fuel economy will improve once the car is fully run in? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard a lot of complaints from friends and acquaintances who own FIAT 500 TwinAir cars. The complaint is over fuel consumption. Most people seem...
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  Are Mazda 3s known for being susceptible for battery drain whilst parked for a few weeks? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Illness and zero degree weather meant that I did not start my 2009 Mazda 3 for three weeks. When I tried to start the vehicle the battery was flat. The...
• Citroen AX 1.0L '96 - No Charge Problem 6 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Fitted alternator (very pleased with myself!) took for drive all working fine, left running for a bit so that I could take a reading off the battery after to see if all was indeed fine. Unfortunately the car stalled whilst I was inside (had actually forgotten I'd left it running, oops, a bit blonde!)
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  What could be causing repeated engine wear and piston slap on our 2008 Honda Jazz? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE CVT purchased from a Honda main dealer in June 2008 with 1,300 on the clock used as a demonstrator car. At 18,000 miles we...
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  Can you recommend a family MPV with a large boot for short drives? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a Ford Focus (old style) 1.6 from 2005 but would like to change to a newer car with more boot space as I'm expecting our first child....
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  Axle springer 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4-year-old VW Touran TDI that I bought new. Recently, after 62,000 carefully driven miles and no rough motoring, the car fractured a rear coil...
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  Where can I get a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra? I want to replace my EGR valve. 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I find a microfiche for a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0-litre diesel? I'm trying to see the pipework for the EGR system. My local Vauxhall dealer...
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  Should the supplying dealer pay for a new tyre after unusual wear was found on my BMW 3 Series? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear...
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  Emborissing dilemma 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I base my forthcoming comments to you on past media reports, about the London congestion tax. Kulveer Ranger, the mayor’s spokesman on transport matters,...
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  Can opener 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to change our Discovery 3 for a new or nearly new convertible and I wonder if you have any suitable suggestions. The car must have some...
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  Where can I get a reliable, easily-maintained car that isn't too complicated? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 1997 BMW 323i Tourer that has done 150,000 miles (admittedly it had a factory replacement engine at 30,000 miles due to cylinder liner corrosion)...
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  Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight...
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  What should I replace my rusty 7-seat Mercedes-Benz E-Class with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI EST. I've owned the car for three years now and I bought the car with the view of keeping it for 5-7 years. The car...
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  Malfunctional 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can help? We have a Suzuki Wagon R, 2003. We've had her since February 2008. About 8/9 times we've had to take her back to the garage because...
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  Whines and screams 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz ES is just 6 months old. It developed a noise on Friday afternoon after taking my grandchildren home. The noise made me stop the car just...
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  Consuming anger 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like your help/advice. Last September my daughter bought a new Corsa 1.2 Active 5 door, at the time the salesman said the car would get 48 to 60...
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  Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side...
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  Cit run 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my Saxo Furio and think that this may be the last car I will be able to afford, so it must be reliable, cheap to maintain and insure,...
• Giving the battery an easier life 18 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Get ready and drive off; leave the engine running when closing the garage door. Don't set off, then bang it into second gear as soon as the car is moving. Without wringing its neck, let the engine (and therefore the alternator) spin a little as you go up the gears.