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  I need a spare for my Avensis 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just purchased a used (2009) Totota Avensis. No spare tyre, only an emergency kit. There is provision for a full spare tyre, so should I purchase...
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  A first car for an older driver 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who plans to start to drive but she is not a teenager. What would you recommend as a first car, to be cheap to buy and insure? A used car...
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  Reducing engine speed to keep an engine working 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a petrol Ford Focus mk1 which is 8 years old. When overtaking cars on I get to about 6,000 and then change gear. Would revving the engine to...
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  Engine service light on a Volvo S60 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S60 has a full service history, but about 500 miles ago the engine system service light kept coming on then going off, etc. The car drops...
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  The heater doesn't clear the windows 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 51 plate Astra 1.6. The problem is all the windows steam up after 10 mins. The heater is working on all speeds and all the vents are blowing hot...
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  Buying a new car 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy one of the following - Volvo V60, Peugeot 508, Citroen C5, Toyota Avensis. Looking for a comfortable, reliable, safe car. I've...
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  Fun hatchbacks for retirement 30 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long...
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  Wint some, lose some 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering investing in winter tyres for the coming season. Clearly the driving wheels are critical, but as it is much more costly, is it important...
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  Why is 'Antipollution Fault' causing loss of power? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car loses power after five minutes of driving. There is a beep and then an Antipollution Fault appears. Why does my car lose power after the...
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  Automatic with a chain cam engine 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a car with a chain-driven camshaft engine and auto gear box (preferably with torque converter). Recently when driving longer distances...
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  Wobbly Jazz 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Jazz CVT auto - 56 plate @ 17000 miles. Just bought. Within days I noticed a wobble sometimes occurring at between 30 - 40 mph as if...
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  Tyre roar 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda with 40,000 miles went for a service. They rotated the tyres, moved the front to the back and vice versa. Since then the car drones, it reminds...
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  Freezing conditions 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Is it better to leave a 10 year old Skoda frozen, as it has been for 4 days so far, or to start it and let it run for 30 minutes or so? If so, how frequently?...
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  Autoquake 17 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a car I like being sold on Autoquake in Leeds and I live in North Devon. Are they a reputable company? The car is a Volvo V70 2008 at around...
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  Snow Socks 7 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would very much appreciate your opinion on Snow Socks, particularly in relation to a Honda CR-V on the rear wheels in snow and ice.
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  What are your opinions of the Mazda 2 Activematic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is keen to buy a new car and has her sights on the Mazda 2 Activematic. Have you had the opportunity to test one yet?
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  Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging...
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  Why is my Renault Clio's speedo erratic? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Everything in my 2001 Renault Clio's dashboard works properly apart from my speedometer. Once it gets to 40mph, the speedo hand becomes shaky and it goes...
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  What's wrong with my Mercedes-Benz's gearbox? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000 320CDI Mercedes-Benz estate with 175,000 miles, owned from new. The latest problem is with the automatic gearbox. It won't go from park to...
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  Recommend a narrow car to fit into my garage? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a secondhand car that is narrow enough to fit into my garage (1.96m) and also allows easy access for my aged parents. I've found a Fiat...