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  Can you explain the confusing towing limits for my car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  According to the VIN plate on my 2013 Peugeot 5008, the GVW is 2250kg and the GTW is 2950kg. I have been told by a caravan salesman that this makes the...
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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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  How much is my Mk2 Volkswagen Golf worth? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How much should I ask for a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf automatic with 60,000 miles and one owner prior to me. It has the original cassette player, a full-service...
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  I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has...
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  What's the most reliable, cheap, used van? 5 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for advice on buying the best mid-size, used van for £4000 - £5000. I want the most reliable, cheap to tax van I can buy. I'm thinking Peugeot...
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  Do insurers offer savings for drivers that use dash cameras? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Many new cars come with standard equipment like reversing cameras, lane departure systems, radar cruise control, eyesight driver assist braking etc - so...
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and...
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  Need a used car for high mileage motorway driving 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc...
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  Volkswagen Touareg sunroof judder 14 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, which suffers from a juddering sunroof. The problem occurs whenever the sunroof tilts up or down. My local dealer has...
• carburetted engines. MAYBE coked DI - DOT 3 Carb Cleaner 8 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  (e) Free (if you use used fluid) and almost free if you use unused fluid since it has a limited storage life once opened. (This assumes you change your own brake fluid) Doesn't repel mosquitos though frown. I suppose not many people have carbs on cars anymore so it isn't of much contemporary relevance ("Delayed Developments : Solving Yesterdays Problems, Today") except maybe for motorcycles.
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  Honda Civic Type R - How can I make the ride more comfortable? 5 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In the light of our ever deteriorating roads, would it be possible to fit different suspension components (springs, dampers) to my Civic Type R to make...
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  Bangernomics - can you give me some pointers 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used car. I am quite a fan of the term "Bangernomics" which was coined by James. It essentially means buying a used car which has depreciated...
• Automatics - Elderly drivers + automatic = crash? 26 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Having read HJ views on driving automatics with left foot braking to maintain full control of the vehicle, I wondered how many of the recent headline stories of out of control cars may be caused by 'pedal confusion’.  I found that all these well reported cases all involved automatics and all driven by 80+ year olds as it happens.
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  What's the best method for protecting diamond cut alloys? 11 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Honda CR-V with black painted alloy wheels that feature diamond cut faces. I had the wheels Smartguarded by the dealer and I wash them weekly to...
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  Volkswagen Transporter making a knocking sound - what's the cause? 4 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Volkswagen T5 Transpoter Kombi has started to vibrate. It has also made a few knocking sounds. Both disappeared when coasting in neutral or keeping...
• Any - Choice and options 22 Jan 2016 (Forum)
   The salesman says I'd get used to this I-Cockpit, but I don't want a car that I have to get used to.  Similarly, some cars that I fancy have electric parking brakes, which I also don't want, but I couldn't get a normal brake, unless in some cases I chose a lesser specification.  Other desirable features are available only as part of a bigger package that contains things I wouldn't find attractive.
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  Buying a new BMW 3 Series - can you help? 18 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please offer your guidance to assist me with decision for purchase of a new BMW 3 Series 320i Sport Auto or Audi A4 2.0 TSFI Sport Auto. Both are...
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  Advice on buying a taxi? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new taxi for myself. Either a 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI or Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. Which one is better and economical?
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  Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive...
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  Need a used car for towing - should I buy a Mercedes? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car capable of towing a fully laden trailer on camping trips, but want something relatively economical to fuel, tax and insure. I would also like...