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  Phantom of the operator 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a question regarding my 2002 Mercedes SLK 320 manual. Over a period of 2 years the car has failed a total of 6 times. On the first 3 occurrences...
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  Can I tow with a Mercedes convertible? 26 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mercedes E350 Convertible. I am able to find a lot of conflicting information about the towing ability and capacity of my car, but nothing...
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  Why does my car pull to the right when accelerating? 23 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My 2009 Citroen C3has developed an undesirable trait whereby on acceleration it momentarily pulls to the right. Upon slowing down it momentarily pulls...
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  What car would you suggest for someone with arthritis problems? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has arthritis in both hands. She has great difficulty operating the gear levers into reverse and the button on the hand brakes on both our cars....
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  What is a mild hybrid? 11 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What does 48v mild hybrid mean and what is it meant to do?
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  Are clutch pedal extensions safe? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife who is 5ft tall has recently purchased a Mini Cooper with a manual gearbox. Although she has the driver’s seat as far forward as possible she is...
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  Is it worth remapping the ECU in my car? 6 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth the cost of a remapping of the cars ECU on my BMW X1 2.0d?
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  What should I look for when buying a Citroen 2CV? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in getting a Citroen 2CV but there seems to be a massive price range on these cars. Is there anything I should avoid. Go for a model after...
• Honda Jazz 2009 1.4L Manual - my MOT test results 8 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Hi guys ,    just wanted to ask about my MOT results as I'm not sure if this is significant, this was filed as failed, I believe this is because I have a dash cam or a / mobile phone holder    Report FAIL Repair immediately (major defects): Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))     then the next report PASS   Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) questions is this  Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) something I should fix sooner
• Honda Civic 2017 - Warning Lights Pinging on Startup 31 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  When I put the key in the ignition and switch it to the on position I regularly see the Deflation Warning Light flashing and then pinging followed by pings for the City Brake Assist (CTBA), the VSA, and the ABS. These warning lights stay illuminated on the dash during that driving session but the car runs perfectly and all braking-related functions are fine This only seems to happen when the car has been driven and warmed up and rarely, if ever, when starting from cold at the start of the day.
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  Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Skoda Kamiq? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Skoda Kamiq 1.5 TSI SE, which comes with a tyre repair kit, which I would not be happy with. If I fit run flat tyres, will it need different...
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  Faulty Toyota Yaris gearbox - what are my options? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a new Toyota Yaris auto hybrid in September 2021. Last week she had a warning that the brakes were faulty and a loss of power. The dealer...
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  The subframe of my car is cracking from corrosion. Does the manufacturer have any responsibility? 12 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK from 2006. It's done 100k miles and is generally reliable. However, it needed the brake pipes replaced due to corrosion...
• Hyundai i40 Tourer - Car Noises at slow speed 6 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all, I’m after a bit of advice if you can, I have a Hyundai i40 Tourer, March 2015 plate, 75k on the clock, Just lately when driving at slow speeds I hear a squeaking sound, sounds a bit like the brakes do when they need replacing but it’s not when I’m braking it’s noticeable when moving off at slow speed or even letting the car slow on its own (rolling up to light/junction etc) alongside this I’ve also noticed it feels wobbly/vibration up through the steering column when going over bumps or simply an a road which isn’t totally flat , seems worse when slowing down on a decline, I had the steering column replaced this time last year due to a knocking noise when turning the steering wheel (it is making the same noise again) if I turn the wheel when stationary left and right it’s making a clicking/knocking noise (I don’t know much about cars so don’t know if that’s normal etc) Overall it just feels different to drive at the moment (I don’t think I’m over thinking it) :) Feel like I would like to get a rough idea what it could be before I go to the garage as I saw on a Hyundai Facebook group someone had some Vibration and it’s been back and forth to a garage and cost him £690 so far replacing bits and he still has the issue, would like to avoid that if possible.
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  I've only done 1000 miles in the last 12 months. Do I need my car's annual service done? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Lexus GS450h. I had a full Lexus service at 69,000 miles in September 2020. The car has now done 70,000 miles. Should I have my annual service...
• Hyundai i30 Crdi - Used car repairs 31 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  End of November 2020 I brought a used Hyundai i30 from a car dealer (Not Hyundai) I only had the car 2 hours in my possession before the car was returned to the dealer, Rear brakes were binding and making a racket and had 2 TPMS warnings. I didn't see the car again for 5 days whilst the brake pads were replaced and a tyre pressure sensor changed. A week later the car was returned again, another tyre pressure warning and a nail found in the tyre which was replaced.
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  Will an electric car maintain its quoted range if it's driven at high speeds? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do quoted economy figures for battery-electric cars hold up if the car is driven continuously at motorway speeds? My daughter lives 170 miles away...
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  Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can...
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  Can you recommend an EV or hybrid that can tow? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm lucky enough to have a company car budget of £50,000 but I have to be really careful of the PD11 tax as, due to a number of recent circumstances, my...
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  How reliable is an old Porsche likely to be? 22 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a 2005 Porsche Cayenne with 90,000 miles on the clock. I’ll do barely 1500 miles per year in it. How mechanically reliable is it...