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  How to advertise a car with a non standard 6 speed box? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiat Punto 1.2 8v Active with air condition, I wish to sell the car as I no longer require a second car. It has a 6 speed box, fitted by a previous...
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  Volvo S60 hot start problems 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a car today, drove it 28 miles to a supermarket and went shopping. Came back out after approx 45 minutes and the car would not start. Had...
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  Speed trap at night 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I went past a speed camera at Pentraeth, Anglesey at about 6pm on the Sunday evening at the end of half-term in October last. This was a particularly sneaky...
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  What should I look for when buying an Aston Martin DB9? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately there is no column like yours in Canada, so I am writing to you. I would like to buy a 2005 or 2006 Aston Martin DB9 convertible. What are...
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  Fiat-Alfa dealer not interested in my 'rough' engine 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Exeter Fiat-Alfa changed my inlet manifold and steering rack under warranty a few years ago. However they weren't interested in diagnosing what I thought...
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  Wet footwells in my wagon 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla Verso, which has two sunroofs. Following the recent heavy rain, both front and rear footwells on the passenger side were wet...
• Suzuki SX4 - Emission Warning Light. 12 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I suspect the cable was damaged when a new body part was fitted after someone bumped me when I braked and they didn't. The vehicle now runs normally with the light out. When the dealer ran the diagnostics the fault showed a catalytic converter problem, but I am sure this code could mean expensive part replacements that may not actually fix the reported problem.
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  Winter Tyres on an Audi A4 - what's your advice? 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 2.0 TDI 170 running on 245/40R/18/93Y tyres. I have been told that I can have fitted 225/40R/18/93V winter tyres on my existing alloy...
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  Vehicle caught in floods - what water damage is likely? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My van was parked in lane outside my home, and was caught in flood water running down the road. It was washed several meters along the lane ending against...
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  I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or...
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  Buying a new or nearly new hatchback 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having spent a few years mostly renting, I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new car. I'm looking around £15k (possibly with a finance deal), anything from...
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  Replacement Peugeot 508 DPF - maintenance or warranty? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 508 1.6eHDI recently had to be towed to my local dealer for a fault diagnosed as a blocked diesel filter. Although less than two years old and...
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  Does the Nissan Qashqai use a Renault engine? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Nissan Primera P12 but am considering a change. The Nissan Qashqai looks interesting. Perhaps you could tell me if the 1.6 dCI engine...
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  Should I buy a high-mileage diesel car? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new car, costing around £3500, to replace my Mazda 6. I need a diesel for long journeys with good economy, comfort and reliability. I...
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  Winter Tyres for a Lexus - Is this advice of any use? 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A question was asked by 'president steev' on 1st November about where to source 225/60/R17 winter tyres - your correspondent noted he was having trouble...
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  MGF engine over revving when hot and stopped in traffic. 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an MGF. The engine starts OK and runs smooth at speed but when I come to a stop at the lights or enter a garage the revs go up and down between...
• Choose A4 or Volvo or Lexus or Subaru 10 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  SInce i have limted budget(5000-5500 for car only), I have to choose luxury cars for some reasons. Another reason is that i run few mileage per year(around 4000-5000 mile) and will plan to run it for around 3 years, then i decide to choose petrol one. Automatically gear box is must becasue sometimes my wife will use it. I have gatered the following information posted by dealership as follows: 1.
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  Changing my wife's car - how does this sound? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Bought my wife a Xsara Picasso Desire 2.0l Diesel in 2006 - 05 plate with 500 miles - now done 41k and next May will be eight years old which you indicate...
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  Buying a car for France 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I have found a query and answer already (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/holiday-home-cars/ ) but my question concerns the legality of buying a...
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  A car for £5000-6000. What do you suggest? 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small second hand car, budget up to £6000. I have test driven a petrol Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I have also considered the 2006 onwards...