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  If I were to store a car and no longer drive it, what needs done in regards to documents? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly aunt has decided that she no longer wishes to drive. She has a 25 year old Mini she has had from new with low mileage. The insurance expires...
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Will running the engine of my car once a week help prevent battery depletion? 6 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have SORN'd my Jaguar F-Pace during the Coronavirus pandemic. Besides turning the engine over once a week, what else can I do to ensure the efficiency...
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  What are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars to maintain efficiency? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am self-isolating and, given the Government's restrictions on unnecessary driving, what are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars...
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  Do you follow the same storage advice for a hybrid car as you would for a petrol car? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your various articles on storing a car during self-isolation (12 weeks in the case of my wife and me), and I note your recommendation about...
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  Could you advise on how to properly keep my car parked up during the Coronavirus lockdown? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A general word of advice on vehicles not being used during the current emergency wouldn't go amiss.
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  Are there any tips for keeping our cars running when they're in storage under lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We aren't using our cars regularly, following Gov restrictions. Are there any tips regarding tyres, batteries etc?
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  I'm about to go into 12 weeks isolation because of coronavirus- what should I do about tax and insurance? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78 years old and for the next 12 weeks will be in isolation. My car will be garaged and not driven in those weeks. Where do I stand with regards to...
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  Should I prepare my car for two months storage? 30 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Following surgery next March/April, I will be unable to drive my petrol Mazda CX-3 (mileage 8000) for approximately two months. The car will be garaged...
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  My van was converted to a camper - do I need to change its status on the V5C? 22 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a secondhand Volkswagen T5, which was professionally converted to a pop-top camper. It is still registered with the DVLA as a transporter...
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  Is it legal to take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If you take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN, what would happen if the police stopped you? The car is...
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  What's the life span of a battery in an EV? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am becoming more interested in purchasing an electric car and at the age of 72 and a low mileage driver want it to last a long time. I imagine that the...
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  How much should I be paying for a Jaguar XJ6 at auction? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A 1978 Jaguar XJ6 series 2 is going to auction. It has been in a collection and has only covered 12,000 miles. It appears in very good order, but due to...
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  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach?
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  I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What...
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  What vehicle has seven seats and massive storage space? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m stuck! I am looking for a vehicle (to hire at first) that needs to seat a minimum of seven adults, plus carry musical equipment (drum kit, guitars,...
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  Should I fill the petrol tank of my classic car prior to winter storage? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Should I fill the petrol tank of my Mk1 Mazda MX5 prior to winter storage?
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  Should I keep my modern classic covered if it is parked outside? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an immaculate 2004 Toyota Celica TS which will have to live outside as further classic cars have used my garage space. This car is for keeps and...
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  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street? 15 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street?
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  What scooter should I buy? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a scooter for a holiday home in France with low seating and sufficient power to get up some steep hills. I've been told fuel injection is best so...