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  Jaguar S-type diesel blowing blue smoke 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My diesel Jaguar S-Type has started blowing blue smoke from underneath the front passenger side. The problem only happens in the cold, any idea what it...
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  Buying a small 4x4 - what do you recommend? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Yorkshire Dales and need a new car. I want a fuel and tax efficient 4x4, as we get snow and ice every winter. We also need space for family...
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  Starting problems with a 2004 Nissan Micra? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Micra wont turn over in very hot weather. I turn the ignition and nothing happens. This only happens when the car has been sat in very hot sunshine....
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  Sluggish starting on a Ford Focus - what could it be? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The car has done 40,000 miles. The blow-plugs have been renewed yet still the engine is reluctant to fire-up first-thing in the morning. It requires...
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  4x4 or MPV? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have BMW X5 which I love! Problem is it's not very economical fuel wise. I don't want an estate as I prefer to be up a little higher when driving...
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  Should I buy a Peugeot 406 Coupe? 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am seriously thinking of buying a Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0-litre V6, registered in March 2001 with 70,000 miles on the clock. It seems in good condition...
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  Tyre pressures 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I have a Ford Galaxy 1998 2.3 petrol and have 195/65 R15 H tyres on it - they are reinforced and I just wanted to know what the tyre pressures should...
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  Which small automatic? 30 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Retired lady (67), husband no longer driving so we want to change our Toyota Yaris (09) 1.33 for small automatic. Insurance quotes are similar. Car Tax...
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  Peugeot All Terrain Pack, Any Good? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, The all terrain pack has mud/snow tyres on steel wheels for all year round driving. The dealer says handling, ride, noise, fuel consumption and wear...
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  My C3 HDI won't start 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The car will not start on the key, it turns over fine but does not fire-up. If I bump start it it starts immediatly with very little effort. Have fitted...
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  What brand of fuel when there's no Shell? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have always used Shell Unleaded but now both our local Shell stations have changed hands, one to Apple the other to Jet. Other brands available locally...
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  scrapping a car 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  how do i get the large amount of petrol out please?
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  An older driver buying a smaller car 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 72 and looking for a smaller car. Comfort is essential, as is fuel economy, low tax, and an automatic transmission. I am trading a Corolla 1.6 Automatic...
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  Refitting a propshaft on a Land Rover Freelander 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend's freelander has had the propshaft removed by her ex. Is there a common fault with these vehicles which would be cured by removing the propshaft?...
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  Replacing Audi A4 Avant 2.6 13 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to bid farewell to my trusty 1997 Audi A4 2.6 Estate which has 200k on the clock. I'm looking for something just as solid and the same size...
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  Of particulate interest 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Focus 1.6 diesel that has just had its 3rd major service at a Ford main dealer at 33,000 miles. The paperwork indicates that a DPF service is...
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  Chipping for fuel economy 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Buying MB CLK 220 CDI. Should I get it chipped? Is there a downside to chipping? What should I expect by way of consumption and performance improvements? Who,...
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  Why is my Audi A6 running lean? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Audi A6 1.8T Quattro. The engine light is on, and I had it put on a computer which says it's got a air leak on the intake causing it to run lean....
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  Where's my Vauxhall Astra's temperature gauge? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 55-reg Vauxhall Astra Life diesel 1.7 CDTi. Where is the water temperature gauge?
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  How can I set my Ford Galaxy's air conditioning to provide a lower temperature? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On my 2004 Ford Galaxy's air conditioning setting 'AUTO', the lowest ambient temp (ambient) is 18 degrees Centigrade. Is there a way of lowering the temp...