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  Quiet summer tyres for a Volvo V50? 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You have in the past recommended quiet-running tyres. I find the 17-inch Pirelli P7 (which I run from April to October) produces a noticeable amount of...
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  SUVdrival of the fittest 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Volvo XC60, Honda CRV, BMW X3? All diesel. Which would you recommend for two 64year olds, both tall?
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  What's the ticking noise when I start my car? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the ticking noise behind the dashboard when I turn the ignition? The car is a Volvo S40.
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  Why is my Volvo S80's gearbox getting stiff? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo S80. Sometimes, when I push from second gear to first, it gets brushy or stiff. When I stop the engine and put it in reverse, it clears....
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  Tricked into buying an ex-rental car 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a six month old Volvo XC60 from my local Volvo dealer in Sunderland on the understanding that it was an ex Volvo UK management car. Two weeks...
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  Is it okay to replace just one suspension spring at a time? 18 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2017 Volvo V40 that has done 61,000 miles and has a broken front spring. Is this a common occurrence ? The car has an extended Volvo but when I asked...
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  Why is the steering intermittently heavy on my Volvo 245? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an immaculate Volvo 245 two years ago and have been gradually working through glitches. It went through its MoT two weeks ago with no advisories....
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  Best summer tyre for Volvo XC90? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The factory spec summer tyres for my Volvo XC90 are no longer in production (Continental Cross Contact 235/60/18 103V) and I will shortly need to replace...
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  Replacing a high mileage Volvo 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Replacing current car - my car is a 2004 Volvo V70T5, with 273,000 miles on the clock. While the engine is strong, the autobox is starting to wear. I have...
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  Problem with car bought 2 months ago 3 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ, let me know your favourite charity and I'll bung a few quid if you can advise me. Bought a Volvo S40 1.6D, Dec 07 model, 38k miles from an Evans...
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  Which tyres for my my Volvo? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bought a car from local Volvo dealer with 215/50/17 tyres - Goodyear on front & Nexen on rear. I'm looking to replace them (at least fronts) in the...
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  Getting deeper profile tyres for a V50? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The ride on my 56 plate Volvo V50 is both hard and noisy. I would like to replace the low profile tyres currently fitted with normal tyres. Is this possible...
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  Which estate car? 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please help my husband and I decide on a used estate. We keep going back and forth. We are looking for an estate car for around £9000. Hubbie is a...
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  How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
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  Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I...
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  Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are...
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  Rough running Volvo V70 - what's wrong? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volvo V70 D5 Auto. At approximately 1600rpm the car stutters and feels sluggish. In park, at the same rpm, there is a roughness / imbalanced...
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  Replacing a Subaru Outback - what should I buy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my trusty 2005 Subaru Outback with an automatic 4x4 estate/SUV. I cover 10,000 miles a year and would prefer a petrol model if...
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  Why is my Volvo S60's door lock sticking when I try to unlock the car? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2002 Volvo S60 2.0T was serviced by a Volvo dealership earlier this week and I asked them to look at the front passenger door, which will not open immediately...
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  Should I replace my Toyota Yaris with a Volvo C30? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Yaris 1.4M D-4D TR which I bought new in 2008. I have been pleased with the car, except for its lack of pulling power going up hills. For...