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  Are you aware of a transmission fault recall for the 2002 BMW X5? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 BMW X5 which has got transmission problems, has displayed a transmission error ('Trans. Fail-Safe Prog') on the dash but is not now showing....
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  Wagging the dog 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September...
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  Institute of Advanced Manslaughter 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I quote from the IAM handbook - "Advanced Driving - the essential guide" in which and I quote, from page 46: "As a rule, left foot braking is best avoided,...
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  Fraughtomatic 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been the proud owner of various models of Honda all with automatic gearbox over the last 14 years. At present I own a 2006 Jazz automatic. This...
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  Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer...
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  Chain letter 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a dilemma. At present we have a 70,000 mile 1998S Nissan Almera automatic, top spec. We love it: always reliable, cheap to service oil...
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  Why are EVs not fitted with dynamos? 5 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a self charging electric car using dynamos? Electric motors could drive the car from a battery to the front wheels, while the dynamos on the...
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  Do motorway speed cameras operate when no limit is shown? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a notification of prosecution from West Midlands Police for travelling at 81 mph thus exceeding the 70 mph speed limit. This was recorded...
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  Is a car whose airbags have deployed automatically a write off? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true insurance companies will generally write off a car whose airbags have deployed?
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  What's a good modern classic to use as a daily car? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My son would like a modern classic car. However it would have to be his main car and be up to being used daily all year round. Are there any cars suitable...
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  What's a suitable replacement for a Ford B-MAX? 1 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter needs to replace her 2016 Ford B-MAX for something with more luggage space. She likes the sliding doors and wants an automatic and can add...
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  What's the best first car for a new driver? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap...
• Renault Clio E-tech hybrid - Impressions after the first 1000 miles 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  I had been considering downsizing to a smaller automatic car for a while. After seeing the new generation Clio at my local Renault dealer, I arranged a test drive of the E-tech version and decided to get one. My verdict, Love it. Quick off the mark, pulls away in electric mode, engine fires up seamlessly when needed, nice smooth auto box that 'creeps' at low speed just like a torque convertor transmission.
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  Can you still get insurance that covers a car to be driven by anyone? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am 92 and I seem to remember that about 70 years ago my father used to insure his car comprehensibly to be driven by 'any driver' When did that option...
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  My dealer says my Mercedes E-Class Auto needs a gearbox service but it's only done 33,000 miles, is this necessary? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 MB E-Class, it’s done 33,000 miles. The dealer tells me it needs an automatic gearbox service this year - £375 + VAT. Is it strictly necessary,...
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  Has the private parking code of practice been scrapped? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I've just come across the headline: "Private Parking Code of Practice scrapped." Seriously, after all the hype, all the waiting, all the hope of a fairer...
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  Which cars use a steering column gearshift? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have an injury to my hand and find my Mercedes-Benz great to drive, as it has the gear changer on the steering column. I want to update my car but have...
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  Will TPMS-equipped tyres cost more to replace? 25 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai ix20 has wheels that are equipped with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Will these cost more to replace? And if so, how much extra?
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  Which cars are ULEZ compliant? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Which cars pass the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) restrictions?
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  What do wheel markings stand for? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  At the back of the alloy wheel there is a serial number like '7.0Jx17H2ET40'. What is it? Another alloy has a '7.5Jx.....etc.' What is the difference between...