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  How reliable is the Mercedes-Benz GL? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a luxury 4x4 seven-seater. I'm tempted by a Mercedes-Benz GL500 which has LPG conversion for £16,000 (80,000 miles) so running costs...
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  Valuation of 1991 BMW 320i? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you advise what we could sell a two owner 1991 BMW 320i two-door saloon privately for? It has been off the road in our drive for five years...
• Peugot 206 - Lights turn themselves on at random (not Auto!) 7 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  When the driver's door is opened, even with the lights off, there is a two-tone warning sound which I think is the lights-on warning, and the battery runs down over a period of days, suggesting something is ON, though nothing seems to be. When the ignition key is turned after the car has been idle, the dash display shows "ECO-MOD" which is the annoying mode it goes into to save battery power if you try to use the radio for more than 20 minutes without running the engine!
• Selling 'unique' DMW'. 1 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  It’s got two rear sprockets bolted together, but I can’t see the point as it would be impossible to run a chain on the smaller due to it being against the larger. The front also has Royal Enfield forks and wheel. The engine’s a pre ’63 Tiger cub unit, although the carb's a 1930s Amal.
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  Buying new small family car? 11 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a new car either the A3 or Mazda 3 which would you recommend overall has a package eg. reliability, Longevity , comfort, Appearance...
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  Reliability of small turbo engines 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any reliability issues with small petrol engines with a turbo?
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  SEAT Exeo, Honda Civic or SEAT Leon? 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a reliable but also enjoyable used car for about £8k, considering Civic, Leon etc but have spotted several 10/11 plate Exeo with about...
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  Buying a crossover- which car has the best longevity? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My preference is to buy a new/newish crossover style car and I like the Nissan Qashqai, but i have been advised that being a Nissan, it will run into problems...
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - May 06 Diesel 143 - misfire at 1250 revs 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Has anybody any ideas what it could be cause, sad to say I worry they will have me running back and forth. Thankfully it's still under warranty for sixteen months still. I was hoping to keep it for at least four years! Last but not least I did try disconnecting battery all that happened was I got some practice at resetting eletric windows easy enough though!
• BMW 318 CI 2003 - BMW oil burning 17 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Also although I get soapy sludge as well I am told this is condensation due to short miles runs   this can  seem to clear if driven hard    and I  have lost no water in 4k miles so I assume its not cylinder head gasket     This should not be happening on a low miles BMW... or is it cos of low miles and lack of being 'driven' that this has occured ?
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  Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort...
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  Low mileage Polo - what should I check? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Volkswagen Polo Match with low mileage but first registered in 2008. It currently has 3500 miles and has been used by an elderly...
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  Is idling good for a diesel engine? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't owned a diesel car before, but last week bought a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TDI. A friend advises that I should let this car (with 1200 miles on the clock)...
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  Why do new cars always have their headlights on? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in...
• Mazda 6 - Engine cutting out when cold then running cold 24 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  Wonder if anyone can help diagnose a problem I'm having with my Mazda 6, it's a 2006 Mk1 (facelift) 2.0 petrol auto (147PS model). When the car is ...
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  When to replace a diesel car 8 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 VW CC diesel 140bhp diesel and return 51mpg. Most of my mileage is on motorways and fast A roads. I do approx. 18k annually and my current...
• Any recommendations for large boot and 7 seats? 27 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Essentially it's used as a run around for daily short trips mostly but every couple of months we load it up with two children, a ton of clothes and general child rearing paraphernalia plus a large ish dog and take off for a camping trip/visit to the relatives/trip to France etc.
• Nissan Qashqai - Air/Fuel Ration Sensor faulty, what can it lead to 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  On my way back after 10 miles the car broke down for the same reason and I had to call the recovery. The recovery team had to tow the car to the garage. They asked me to keep the engine running and move it to neutral gear. During the journey to garage which took 45 mins or so, I could feel some jerks as fuel was still going inside the engine (engine being running). I wanted to ask as their was incorrect fuel mixture going into the vehicle during this time and when i earlier drove it, can it cause unburnt fuel to be left inside and would it have caused further damage like carbon deposits, damage to catalytic converter (near exhaust) etc which might not be visible now but can affect engine performance and failures at a later date.
• Audi A3 - Starter motor or flat battery 15 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    I was due to see a potential buyer today, however, when I tried to start the A3 last night, to take it for a run and get some diesel, it wouldn't start.  It tried but gradually it got weaker until I gave up. Bearing in mind that I had a new battery fitted approx. four weeks ago, and that since then I've only run the A3 two or three times, I did wonder if it was the battery, even though it was brand new.
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  Need a quick hatchback - any suggestions? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After a run of fairly fast cars I am looking to buy a Golf sized vehicle. Do you have any wisdom on what is the minimum power you would feel happy with?...