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  Top gear 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second-hand car for my daily commute to work, which is around 60 miles per day of almost all motorway and A road driving. I have...
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  VAT chance 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My brother wants to buy a brand new car, he is a carer for our Mother who is disabled. He uses his car to take her everywhere. Is it possible for him to...
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  Quake expectations 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I could not agree more about your comments relating to speed cushions. I live in a conservation area festooned with humps and cushions due to an infant...
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  Sprung fervour 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On Friday evening my daughter and I were sitting watching TV, my car was parked outside on the drive alongside the lounge. There was a really loud bang...
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  Tester-money 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had my Citroen C5 MoTd. As always my neighbour is a mechanic and we go over all the MoT requirements before the test. Today it failed on excessive...
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  Cramper van 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Summer is on the way and I'm toying with the idea of getting a camper van (or something that could double as an occasional live-in vehicle for festivals)....
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  Usedless car warranty 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2001 BMW for £3,900 from an independent dealer, which came with the standard 3-month warranty. After a few days driving I have noticed...
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  Leak prospects 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Peugeot 406 Coupe 2.2 petrol. I have just been told that intermittent electrical fault - causing 'Brake System Defective' message to appear...
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  Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years...
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  Oil pump drive & turbo charger 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 56 plate Audi for 10 months. Unfortunately a lady crashed into the car when stationery (on the 6th June 2012) and this resulted in car requiring...
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  Does the Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI use a timing chain or belt? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you tell me if this car uses a chain or cam belt? If the latter, what is the recommended service interval?
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  Vibration problem on BMW 1 Series 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 BMW 120d M sport with 98,000 miles on the clock from new. The car has developed a severe vibration through the gear lever and clutch pedal....
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  Alfa Romeo 159 - is the diesel engine reliable? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking to buy a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, can you tell me if the diesels are reliable?
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  MINI rear wheels making a rubbing noise 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My MINI Cooper S (2002) has started making a rubbing noise at slow speeds. It appears to be coming from the rear wheels, any idea what could be the cause?
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  Heavy steering on Nissan Primera 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a Nissan Primera with 39,500 miles on the clock. I’ve noticed the steering is very heavy, especially when turning. What can be done...
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  Can I fit non run flats to my BMW? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok to fit non run flat tyres to my 2009 BMW? I want to fit four winter tyres.
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  What's causing my Peugeot 306 to go into limp mode? 11 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve got a Peugeot 306 auto; however, after five miles, the gearbox goes into limp mode and I can’t fix it. Can you help?
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  Vectra diesel feels as though it is running on three cylinders 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bio have a 53 plate Vectra CDTI. It seems to feel as if it is running on three cylinders, but seems to clear when you put your foot down. There are no...
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  Why is the battery always flat on my Citroen Berlingo? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs...
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  Why should I pay to protect my no claims bonus? 23 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am shortly to renew my car insurance and to protect my no claims bonus of nine years, maximum, the charge is £30. For what? It does not seem to me to...