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  What SUV do you recommend for towing? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2016 Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi with something (petrol) that can tow at least 2500 kg. I am torn between getting a reliable, robust SUV...
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  Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking...
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  Shell V Power Nitro+ 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi John, I've enjoyed your website and insight on matters motoring for some time; we occassionally differ (I love my DSG gearbox for example) but its...
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  The Phantom Splutter 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a second hand 2008 (58) Mini One (petrol) two months ago from a private seller. Everything had been great for the first few days until the...
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  Can we return our Nissan Juke for failing to achieve its quoted mpg? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just purchased a new Nissan Juke automatic 4-wheel drive from Charles Hurst, as her health dictates an automatic. Nissan states combined fuel...
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  Do large wheels with low profile tyres make SUVs like our Honda CR-V unacceptably expensive to run? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I drive a CR-V EX I-VTEC auto (our third such vehicle) that was purchased as a 3-month-old demo model in October 2008. However this model was...
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  On the level 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Mazda 6TS2, purchased in April 2008. It has just been in to the local Mazda main dealer have a few faults fixed under warranty one door...
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  Thirst among equals 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a ‘nearly new’ Honda Jazz 1.4EX with manual transmission in December 2009. The model has an official fuel consumption of between 42.8 (urban)...
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  Licence to chill - air conditioning and health 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you could publish an article about the possible hidden hazards of car air-con systems. I have just been made quite ill with breathing problems...
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  Can I drive to the Post Office to tax my vehicle once it has an MoT? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can I drive to post office for road tax when MoT is passed?
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  What is the most economical 7 seater for £5k? 19 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most economical 7 seater auto petrol to run on fuel with budget of £5000?
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  What automatic SUV would you recommend for frequent short journeys? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Which SUV auto is good for me? I do more short runs every week, around 120 miles.
• Tesla - Do EV batteries explode in a collision? 2 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  After few minutes the fire get larger and popping sounds are heard, then all hell brake loose. Multiple explosions some are fairly big with white smoke and flames while everyone is running for cover. Is it possible for the batteries to actually explode? I thought EV batteries can catch fire and can't be put down due to the chemical run off but wasn't aware of actual explosions involved.
• Land Rover Discovery Sport - Disco Sport v older X5 1 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  In short, I have a 2015 2L Disco Sport HSE Luxury - pan roof, white leather, all black wheels, paddle gears, step/running boards, top spec blah blah 75k fsh. But…after two/three years happy motoring the dreaded electrics have started playing up. It’s like a light show on the dash. Still runs great, and due to go in to Jaguar to resolve.
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  Which is the best petrol automatic small SUV? 6 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new petrol automatic small SUV such as the SEAT Arona or other makes. My priority is mpg.
• What to do with car for three months? 16 May 2022 (Forum)
  Advantage being it could be SORN and maybe there'd be a small insurance saving. - Have my son pop round occasionally to start it up and let it run for a while. SORN and insurance still apply. - Have him added to the insurance and he take it for a spin occasionally. Cost unknown. Not sure how close to a socket the car will be, so a trickle charger may or may not be an option.
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  Ford Fiesta EcoBoost - do I need to change the cam belt? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told by my garage that it’s advisable to change the cam belt on my 2015 Ford Fiesta EcoBoost but it has only done 45,000 miles. Is this advice...
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  What's the best used, medium-sized SUV? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have £19,000 to spend. Can you tell me what's the best used medium-sized SUV with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox?
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  Is the Suzuki Vitara known for road noise? 23 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have test driven a low mileage Suzuki Vitara. A great basic little SUV, but are they known for their road and wheel noise?
• Kia Soul - kia soul 11 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  BUT should I worry about the dpf not getting hot enough to regen during those low miles over the years or would a good motorway run be enough to sort it. thanks for all the help your lot have given now and in the past