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  Small car for short runs: advice please 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Dorchester and have decided to buy a little car to go to work in. The car will do a very short journey (about 1 mile) twice a day. I would walk...
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  Motor voters 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Probably 99% of drivers would applaud any campaign to have speed humps abolished. Local authorities seem able to build obstructions on public highways...
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  Waits and measures 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would welcome your advice on which 4x4 to choose. I intend to purchase new and keep the car for 10 years during which time I estimate I will drive 150,000...
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  Family Thais 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are going to the Chaiyaphum area (Thailand) to visit her family for 3 weeks at Christmas. I intend to hire a pickup in Khon Kaen for the...
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  Naughtomatic 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Jaguar XJ8 3.2, automatic, which twice in the last 3 weeks has failed to engage the gears. The first time the car had been left standing...
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  Shifting circumstance 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had...
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  Head frights 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Recently I have noticed that some cars following me at night are causing me to dip my rear view mirror to avoid being dazzled. I have not yet been able...
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  Is steam cleaning safe? 21 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes E220 Bluetec is 11 years old now, the engine looks dirty. Is it okay to get the engine steam cleaned?
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  What DSG gearbox is fitted to the Audi TTS? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is the DQ 250 S tronic gearbox fitted to the Audi TTS Mk2. If not then which one please?
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  Why does a SORN vehicle need insurance? 9 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Why does a car on a SORN notice have to be insured, when it is kept in a locked garage?
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  Is my Honda at risk from catalytic converter theft? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2016 Honda CR-V, is this a target car for catalytic converter theft?
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  What is a good car for dogs? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car for dogs getting in the rear?
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  Volvo XC60 - cam belt or chain? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Has a Volvo XC60 D4 65 reg got a cam belt or chain drive? If it has a cam belt what mileage should it be changed at?
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  Will delaying a service due to lockdown invalidate my warranty? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My service is due this week and because of the pandemic, I won’t be taking it in. Will delaying the service affect my warranty?
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  When did last non-hybrid petrol Honda Jazz go on sale? 23 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When did last non-hybrid petrol Honda Jazz go on sale?
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  Can I drive a SORN'd car to an MoT? 30 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you drive a SORN vehicle on the road to an MoT test appointment?
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  How far can I drive with the fuel light on? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How would I know how many miles I can drive when the fuel light is on before I actually run out of petrol?
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  Is the Suzuki Baleno a good car? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 auto. Is it a good choice?
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  When can I test drive a car in Scotland? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If and when will it be possible to road test a car in Scotland?
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  How safe is an EV in a flood - would people be electrocuted? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If I was unfortunate and got caught in a flood that was say two feet deep, what would happen in an electric car. Would a battery short cause electrocution...