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  Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from...
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  Can you recommend a petrol car to tow a heavy caravan? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a car that can tow a 2000kg caravan? I only commute 10 miles a day so diesel is not an option. Thanks.
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  Can you recommend something fun and sporty, that's also safe for kids in the back? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What...
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  I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth....
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  Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this...
• MOT query 29 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Just been looking on the DVLA site at the MOT history of a car a friend is considering, what a dog, just over 5 years old, 57,000 miles, passed 1st, failed 2nd MOT (wipers and bulbs) with advisories (tyres and brakes), failed 3rd MOT on the advisories from 2nd MOT (tyres now illegal and brakes metal to metal). Considering the car is described as one careful owner with a full service history it shows what a joke some independent dealers are and how some owners simply do no maintenance.
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  What's the best petrol SUV for towing? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a diesel Range Rover Evoque 190 to tow my boat, which weighs approximately 1 tonne. I would like to change to a petrol vehicle (SUV) but...
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  Can I replace low profile tyres with normal tyres? 31 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Skoda Octavia which is fitted with low profile tyres. Can it be fitted with normal tyres? The existing tyres are 225/40 R18
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  Where can I get parts for a Toyota Carina E? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Carina E and am having terrible problems in sourcing a rear brake splitter. I am trying to register it to French plates but need this part...
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  Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...
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  Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? 11 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? My current car is a Honda Civic diesel on a 64 plate and it’s done...
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  What's the towing weight of a Mitsubishi L200? 2 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What is the maximum towing weight of a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 pick-up?
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  Is a used Renault Zoe a good buy for a daily 30 mile commute? 8 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a change in circumstances, we're looking at buying an electric car for my wife to commute 15 miles each way into work, although there's no charging...
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  The start/stop on my Micra won't work - any idea what might be the problem? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra and my start/stop is not working. There are no faults on the dash board. I replaced the battery but it still does not work. The charge...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Zafira rev above 3000rpm? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2001 1.6 petrol which has not been driven in months. It drives but won't go over 3000 rpm. It will when parked but there's white...
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  Will the Great Wall Haval M4 be coming to the UK? 30 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In Malaysia recently I tested the Great Wall Haval M4. It was exactly what I would be looking for in my next car - a torque converter auto, proper hand...
• Fiesta Ghia 1.4 Durashift - Strange one - radiator blocked??? 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I want to sell the car and whilst it runs fine I can't sell it with a bubbling steaming expansion tank. Any bright ideas, please? On another note, the rear n/side brake bulb does not work. I've had the fitting out, checked everything is fine, which it is, put the bulb in outside the car and it works in the fitting when plugged into the loom, but as soon as I put it all back together it stops working.The other two brake lights work fine.
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  Which engine for new MX-5? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially...
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  Used car doesn't match advert - can I reject it? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I brought a used BMW X5 from a reputable dealer; however, I've noticed the car's equipment doesn't match the advert. As a result, brake function (with...
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  Why is my spare wheel so small? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a spare wheel and tyre for my Mazda 3. The normal tyres fitted are 205/60 R16 92V and the recommended temporary spare tyre is specified as T125/70...