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  Warning lights on a 307 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My engine managment light as come on in my car and it says on my dash "antipollution fault." It's a Peugeot 307.
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  Diesel or petrol for my long commute? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be commuting 500 miles a week. after reading about Dual Mass Flywheel problems and Diesel Particulate Filters would I be better off with a petrol...
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  Fitted winter tyres - economy dropped by 3-4mpg 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The mpg on Lexus 450h has dropped between 3-4mpg after fitting winter tyres. Lexus dealer says that I am the first person to mention this. Is this normal?
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  Am I doing enough mileage for my DPF? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Will weekly runs of 20 miles out, two hours rest, and 20 miles back be enough to burn off diesel particulates. The rest of the week the car does 8-10 miles...
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  My oil smells of petrol 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just noticed that I can smell petrol from the oil filler cap and dip stick. The car is running perfectly and mpg and temps seem fine. Am I worrying...
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  Audi A4 Avant - what's causing the automatic transmission vibration? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Audi A4 Avant automatic. The problem is that it sometimes jerks and vibrates when pulling away. This is especially bad when pulling away...
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  Buying a used workhorse 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son works in building trade. He currently runs a K reg Freelander. It has to go it is so unreliable, costs a fortune to keep on the road. He needs...
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  Replacing a Focus with a modern counterpart 22 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Focus (51 reg) as we are a family of 4. It is coming to an end and I am looking for a similar sized car, that is reliable and economical...
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  Gearchange is stiff when it's hot 22 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When the engine is cold the gear selection seems perfect. But when I have been in slow moving traffic for a while I cannot engage the lower gears and have...
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  Is the Lexus IS worth a look? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about purchasing a Lexus IS F-Sport diesel but I do not know much about the car. Is servicng dear, are they reliable, running costs, build...
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  Should our 2005 Vauxhall Corsa's timing belt be replaced? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My in-laws run a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 with 40,000 on the clock. They have been told that they need to replace the timing belt at an approximate cost...
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  Injector replacement linked to DPF problem? 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just had 23H9 VW Passat injector recall done at Local VW dealer, after a couple of weeks and long distance runs DPF and engine management lights lit up....
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  Windscreen demist with the engine off 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if BMW 5 Series 2.0D SE has a system to demist the front screen without the engine running? Or was this something they used to have?
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  Tramlining tyres 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At times it feels as though the car is running in "tramlines". Tyres fitted are Bridgestone Potenza 225/45 R17. They now need replacing. Have you any recommendations...
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  Why are electric vehicles referred to as 'zero electric'? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Why do all manufacturers insist on referring to electric cars as "Zero Electric" when quite blatantly they are not? Very misleading I think.
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  Vanishing water 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  There's water loss somewhere, but I can't find out where. No visable signs of water loss. Engine runs well and there is plenty of power. No mayo in...
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  How important is the heat shield 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A heat shield at the back of my Vauxhall Astra H has fallen off. I think it protects the fuel tank but I'm not 100% sure. How important is it to get...
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  Jaguar X-Type 2002 problem 25 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After 10 min with the vehicle running with normal heat on all windows start misting up. I have taken to Jaguar who could not find a problem. I have used...
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  Is my Ford Escort's timing belt worn out? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hear a noise from my 1995 Ford Escort when at very low speed or when the car stands with the motor running. I open my cover and think the noise comes...
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  My Ford Mondeo consumes a lot of oil - why is this? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  i have a Ford Mondeo estate 1.8 LX on an 02 plate with 112,000 miles. I am using about one litre of oil every 100 miles, but otherwise the car runs fine....