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  Tyre wear - is this normal? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E220 Bluetec 2016 model, with 5,000-plus miles on the clock. I have been advised by Mercedes during the last service to replace...
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  Can I swap my back tyres, which wear slower, with my front tyres? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I rotate the wheels (from front to back) on my MINI Clubman without having to change the TPMS. The front tyres always wear faster than the rear. As...
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  What can you recommend to replace my Toyota MR2? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a much loved Toyota MR2 which has just been written off. As I am now in my mid-60s I feel a higher car with power steering is probably the way...
• MINI Cooper - Motability insurance - I was denied 18 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hey, Recently we were offered a new car on the motability scheme (my mother is ill). I and my sister were going to be the drivers. My sister often...
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  Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new small car. I am a 24 year old male. My car is only really used for commuting to work. Mostly on town roads and the city centre...
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  Volkswagen Golf: Fault code p3008 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Volkswagen Golf is experiencing the engine warning light staying on, the fault code I am being told is: P3008 cam sensor signal. I have had the...
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  Correct use of turbo petrol engine 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a new SEAT Ibiza ST FR petrol. I have in the past read about leaving an engine running until the turbo cools. I have also read that...
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  Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered...
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  How long does it take to clear a DPF? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Judging by the times Diesel Particulate Filters are mentioned in your columns, your mailbox must clog up with them. My question involves the distance one...
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  Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault...
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  Fears alloyed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering a new set of ‘KEI force 10’ Alloy wheels for my 2002 Mini Cooper S. To keep costs down I was considering, swapping the runflats from the...
• Motoring & memory - how about you? 9 May 2009 (Forum)
  I was perusing a Van magazine in Smiths and came across an article on a 60`s Mini Van. Now, memory would have the Mini Van as being quite a reasonable vehicle, at the time - and the 60`s DID seem like `modern times` didn`t they? At the time that is. But looking at a photo of the van now internally and there are thin little seats, everything pared to a functual basic.
• New job, new car 6 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  I will be starting a new job in a few months time, and instead of commuting 10 miles south on the M5, I will be travelling 2 miles up the road. I would like my 2011 Mini convertible to have a bit of a rest and become a second car for days off and holidays. So I am pondering a car for my short commute and local pottering. My budget is £6k. Something electric might be suitable as I have a big drive and can easily charge at home.
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  Can you suggest a tracking device for my car? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise on a tracking device for a Range Rover Evoque. It's required by Direct line insurance.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.4 Zetec - front suspension 8 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I know some cars have failed springs but thought it only made them sag a few inches. This looks like the old Mini hydralastic failure when the whole car drops down.
• What sort of car do you drive? 15 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  I'll start the ball rolling: 2009 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI estate SWMBO - 2009 Mini Cooper convertible And I'm lucky enough to have had a small windfall a couple of years ago and so have a 2001 BMW Z3 2.2 as a fun car. I live near Reading and I'm training manager for a large firm of accountants (so boring on two counts, trainer and accountant....).
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W204 (2007 -) - Lane Changing indicators 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  From new , my lane changing indicator function would only work say 9 times out of 10. It is supposed to flash the indicators 3 times (a bit like a BMW or Mini) and is vital on the Motorway. Well it didn't work as advertised so the switch gear was changed but with no improvement you can guess the Mercedes Benz response... "that's the way it is you have to live with it" Sure enough I had shown the same fault in a Brand New Car in the Showroom so I guess it's one problem that will cost MB money to fix.
• Parkinson's & 3 year licence 26 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  By the way, new rules now dictate that although I can continue to drive, I am not permitted to drive mini buses nor anything above 3.5 tons.
• 1600E,Spitfire et al - yesterdays heros surpassed 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I spent a few years in my youth with an 850cc Mini (a detuned van) and had basic cars for years. I had friends however who had a Spitfire and a Cortina 1600E. These were considered real performance cars by my mates at the time and it did certainly seem so.
• New Car This Summer - Ideas 18 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I dont mind something a bit older (but not too much) and with a few more miles (Fiesta has 32000) as I wont be putting that much on. Budget Fiesta (£4500) + £2000ish. Curreent thoughts would be 52/03 Mini One with some extra kit. Any further thoughts?