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  Perish, the thought 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently on a Classic Car Tour in Italy in my 2005 Morgan Roadster. While there, the rubber hose from the fuel filler cap to the fuel tank split...
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  How can we get rid of the smell of 'wet dog' in our Citroen Xsara Picasso? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago we purchased a 2007 Citroen Xsara Picasso VTX HDI 1,560cc, 65,000 miles, from a reputable local non-franchised dealer. We like the car very...
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  Have the Audi A4 Multitronic's problems been sorted for the new B8 model? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to order a new Audi A4. I am keen to go automatic and for the 2.0 diesel with the Multitronic gearbox. I have read a few horror stories of older...
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  Toyotal Recall 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Until recently, you used to extol the virtues of the Toyota Aygo, recommending the model to many of your readers who required a small 'green' vehicle....
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  Our car battery went flat because we only do short journeys. Are all cars like this? 11 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday our Toyota C-HR would not start because the auxiliary battery was completely discharged. The breakdown service started the car and I took it...
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  Traffic-hater 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son was at traffic lights in Hertfordshire when a van ploughed into the back of his car. At the first inspection it was considered to a write off. However,...
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  My Vauxhall Astra's horn doesn't work when the headlights are on - is there a recall for this? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 07 Vauxhall Astra 1.6SXI. When I have my headlights on, my horn doesn't work. I have just been made aware of this fault. Apparently, according...
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  Tensioner, nervous headache? 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo 2004 Volvo V70 estate D5 diesel bought pre-registered from a Volvo dealer in early 2005 with 10 miles on the clock. Always serviced on time...
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  Automatic assumption 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Honda CR-V, but am unwilling to do so while it still retains the obsolescent diesel engine instead of the new design, as now...
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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)....
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 95 1.2 non-starter. 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 1995 Punto SX (1.2) which is giving me a few problems at the moment. Untill this point, this car has been amazing. I have done 167,000 miles with no problems at all. Now however, i feel the car may have a terminal problem which would mean it will most likely have to be scrapped if it proves too costly.
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  If I buy a car that's advertised with no faults, but one develops and wrecks the car - is this covered by the Consumer Rights Act? 4 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Let's say I bought a car and three months into ownership, the timing belt snaps and destroys the engine. Perhaps the water pump fails or a gearbox failure...
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  Is it worth spending more to get a manufacturer approved-used car? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i20 was written off recently. My insurer has offered me £3695 to find a replacement. I found one on the AA used car website from for that price,...
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  What could have caused both front seatbelts in my 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK to fray? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was surprised last week when my 2006 CLK Mercedes-Benz, with fewer than 15,000 miles, failed its MOT because both of the front seatbelts had some fraying...
• Peugeot 207 CC - Recovery Service whilst carrying a pet 2 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  But is the same ploicy for all breakdown companies and do they leave it until you have broken down before they break the news. 
• Rust 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Now the only thing that pops into my head is that I did see many Ford Ka and Transit with loads of rust on them but can?t think of anything else from the last 10 years. I know some cars are galvanised but after searching the CtoC breakdown here I just became more confused. Does any one know which car would be structurally sound for fewer than 2k? (Obviously it is depends on how the up keeping but some are better than other, you don?
• Audi A4 handling problems 6 May 2005 (Forum)
  Is rear wheel bearing replacement a DIY proposition or does it need a press? Could the squirming indicate worn front wishbones? (I've seen the info in car-by-car breakdown). If so is it the upper or lower wishbones that wear? There's also a bad vibration through the car at 60mph, so I'm beginning to suspect the spare wheel is out of balance. Any advice gratefully received.
• Diesel Automatic Fuel Economy 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I also note that in the Car by Car breakdown HJ states; "Steptronic auto increases fuel consumption of 330D by around 25%." Obviously an Auto will normally have a slightly higher fuel consumption than a manual, but not of this magnitude.
• Yet another Focus problem...<sigh> 14 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Got another problem with my late '99 2.0 Focus which is rather odd - a handful of times over the past month I've been driving the car and suddenly the dashboard lights start flickering, then the dashboard ignition lights all light up for a few seconds as if the car has stalled, before extinguishing again. Had a look at the car-by-car breakdown but can't see anything that matches.
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  Ill disposed 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Of increasing interest to me and especially since the recent MoT failure of my diesel VW Passat with 140k over 11 years is how long to keep it. The car...