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• Fiat Panda Multijet 2006 - Suitable fault code reader 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    On the 60's and 70's vehicles I was brought up on, the most complex electronic component was an SU fuel pump.  But the need for fuel economy and the fact that all the old cars are worn out has forced us to buy a modern one.  I realise that the cheaper a OBD reader is, the less it can do, but can I get something that will identify why an engine fault light has come on so I can at least have an idea of which sensor is sending the ecu an unexpected reading?
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  New or upmarket used? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying something to replace my ageing Volvo. I was looking at the Hyundai i30 or Skoda Rapid when it occurred to me that I might be better off...
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  Is the Honda CR-V any good? 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi ES 5-door on a 57-plate. I'm just wondering how long should these cars run for on average, as this car has...
• Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 DT - Advice please!! 20 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  So I own a Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 DT 52Reg with 77000 on the clock, and a while ago started having this problem...the van surges as if there is a block in fuel, revs get up to 3500 in each gear but wont go any further. When pulling away in 1st gear it struggles for a while until the engines sort of ''kicks in''. Took it to the mechanic, had it tuned up and serviced, redex fuel treatment in diesel done, also the EGR valve was replaced as apparently was full of carbon.
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  Volkswagen Passat - Diesel starting issues 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Passat 2.5-litre V6 TDI has 110k on clock. Following engine failure, four new camshafts, followers, etc, were fitted. At the same time, six new Bosch...
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  Looking for a wheelchair-friendly small car with a hoist - any suggestions? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our Honda Insight Motability car with something which has the capacity to transport a wheelchair 1150mm long, 710mm wide and 650mm high....
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  Which small economical car? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Skoda Fabia 1.2 54bhp Classic which has done nearly 115000 trouble free miles and will do 47 mpg when driven carefully. I'm looking...
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  Volvo V40 gearbox confusion 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm confused about the auto gearboxes available on the Volvo V40. Although you refer to Powershift gearboxes in the review, the technical details refer...
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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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  Is V-power suitable for use in my Skoda Octavia? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any benefit in using Shell V-Power diesel in my new Octavia 1.6 DSG or is it intended more for high performance cars? I only do about 6000 miles...
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  Which family MPV, and which fuel? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a family MPV and are considering the Peugeot 5008 or the Citroen Grand Picasso. The car will be used for general running around in...
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  Is it worth using Shell V-Power? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We decided to take your advice and use Shell V-Power in place of supermarket fuel. When we started the trial, a petrol station attendant enthusiastically...
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  Which secondhand luxury car would make a reliable purchase? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am of the opinion that 4-to-6 year-old luxury cars, well looked after, can offer years of high quality, low cost motoring. From a reliability point of...
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  Buying a new Honda Jazz- price 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A main Honda dealer has quoted me the following for a new car. Do you think this is a good offer? Jazz 1.4 ES with metallic paint with a choice of colours. £13,431.00...
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  Buying an economical car for under £8500 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on the most economical car I can get for under £8500. At the moment Fabia Greenline vs Ibiza ecomotive vs Fiesta Econetic. I do 86...
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  Which convertible sports car should I buy? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference...
• Volkswagen Golf GT TDi IV Mk 4 - Rough Idle? 1 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  It didn't help that at the time the car was running properly so he said he wasn't sure what's wrong. Could it be the fuel injectors being faulty? I always get fuel from Shell and thought they had good diesel. Please can someone give me some advice? Thank you.
• Looking for a new (to me) car but with specifics! 27 May 2012 (Forum)
  Firstly it needs discs and pads all round, 2 new tyres, airbag light needs resetting and the fault in the system repairing, fuel consumption has dropped from mid 50s to early 40s too? And last but not least the turbo is whistling louder than it used to! So I am thinking with that list of getting rid before it becomes a money pit having just spent a few hundred sorting the aircon out.
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  Which tyres will reduce road noise on my Audi A3? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The current, original tyres on my 2008 Audi A3 S-Line are Potenza REO50A 225/40R18 92Y and are very noisy. I need to replace them. What do you recommend...
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  Buying a small diesel automatic 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have Nissan Almera 1.5 W 5 door and I pay about £25 per week to run - I do travel a lot. What kind of automatic diesel can I buy? I dont want pay...