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  When did Mercedes stop fitting foot-operated parking brakes? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What year did Mercedes stop fitting the foot parking brake to its range of cars?
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  Is a missing heat shield an MoT failure? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If the rear heat shield is missing is this an MoT fail?
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  Which Honda models have Magic Seats? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which new (and imminent) hybrid Hondas have the 'magic seat' please?
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  Can I tow a caravan with my hybrid? 19 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes C200 mild hybrid. Can I tow a caravan with this make and model?
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  Do plug-in fuel saving devices actually work? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can the 'Eco-Chip' fuel saving device plugged into the OBD2 socket cause damage to vehicle systems, including PHEVs?
• New car advice - downsizing 6 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Doing a lot less miles these days, no need for the bi-annual run down to the South of France, and public transport where we live is both cheap and good quality. Has to be automatic, hybrid not necessary, but would consider one. Needs to be a bit pokey - recognising that this is somewhat open to interpretation, but for arguments sake, let's say sub 9 secs on the 0-60 dash.
• Suggestions for car - tall(ish) driver 4 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  - hatchback or estate. - Not too low. Clio is ok, Accord does not quite agree with my knees - Automatic. - comfort rather than sport. Rented a Corolla (or was it Auris?) which was too firm for my taste, otherwise fine. We are in Portugal, so prices are different but models much the same.
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  How long does a SORN take to process? 14 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to SORN my car from the beginning of December. How late can I leave the declaration in order to receive a refund from 1 December?
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  Does the Saab 9-3 convertible have a small boot? 2 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Saab 9-3, is the floor space altered with a convertible?
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  Volkswagen Tiguan - cam belt or chain? 23 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0 TSi 2017 Tiguan which Volkswagen have advised needs a cam belt change at 5 years. My local garage has checked and advise that this engine...
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  What is the point of 8,000-mile contract limits? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How can it make sense to spend several hundred pounds per month plus a four figure sum in initial payment to finance a car with an agreed mileage of just...
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  Should I disconnect the DPF? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is your advice on disconnecting a DPF from a diesel car and running it without one?
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  Does the 2022 Kia Niro have a loud reversing alarm? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does the 2022 Kia Niro HEV or PHEV have the loud external reversing alarms that the previous model features?
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  Is it legal to upgrade my headlights to LEDs? 10 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Mercedes-Benz B180 SE, the headlights are normal bulbs, is it legal to upgrade to LED headlamps?
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  Will electric car insurance prices increase? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Given that many electric cars have fantastic power and performance gains over internal combustion engine vehicles, are insurance prices going up to reflect...
• Used Car Selection - Input Welcome 15 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Criteria for the car loosely specified is: No older than 2017 No more than 15k miles Automatic transmission Suitable for long-term ownership 200k miles plus over 12-15 years Reasonable rear leg room Sat Nav Heads up display a nice bonus Reasonably relaxed motorway cruiser Originally was looking at the Prius and Corolla Tourer Hybrids but the other half was unimpressed by the rather harsh plastics.
• maybe a Toyota Yaris? - Need a little run around car 7 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  I do not know what is best a newer car with more miles or an older car with less miles so much to think about! I do like an automatic but I can have a manual as well miles per year probably under 2,000 thank you all in advance
• Volvo V60 - avice on changing cars 3 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  my husband and I are looking to change our Volvo V40 for something bigger we have a baby on the way and two large dogs and the V40 is just too small. My husband is torn between a Volvo V60 but he would like a diesel automatic as he commutes 1-2 hours per day for work.He would also like as many features as possible such as DAB radio,heated seats,sat nav etc. ideally he wants it under 60,000 miles and a bit newer than his 2013 car.
• BMW X3 - Refusing breath test 9 Dec 2020 (Forum)
   My question is this: having refused a breath test (and there is no indication he had had a drink), is there any latitude for the courts to take the circumstances into account or will it be an automatic ban?
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  What tyre inflators do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which tyre inflator do you recommend? A recent puncture on my wife's car has highlighted the vulnerability of modern cars carrying no spare wheel.