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  Thirst among equals 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Hyundai i10 on HJ's recommendation but am unhappy about the fuel consumption. It is not used for many long runs but we live in a rural location...
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  Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was...
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  VW Polo - Automatic transmission problems 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2003 VW Polo automatic, which now and again does not respond in any way when she tries to start the engine. After fiddling with the...
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  Braking up is hard to do 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In your VW Touran review you mention a possible recall given the number of ABS control unit faults. Mine has just developed this 'feature' and before...
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  Padshow 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Mondeo SCI 1.8 Ghia petrol since new in 2005, and always had it serviced at a franchised Ford dealer at the correct intervals. At the 50k...
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  Is the 2003-2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 2003-2006 model of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class a good car?
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  How can I soften the ride in my V40? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Our V40 has 19-inch wheels. What size do you recommend to soften the ride?
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  Window malfunction 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  All the windows of my 2009 Octavia estate open when the handbrake release is pressed.
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  Should I be waiting for a speeding fine? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving in a 50mph limit but I was doing more. As I saw a police car I braked, but as I was braking the police officer flashed his headlights. He...
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  Fabia power steering light flashes 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia 1.4 2000 model. The power steering warning light keeps coming on and we cannot locate the reservoir.
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  What's best for an auto box? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am now driving with an automatic gear box - at traffic lights should I put the car in neutral, park or just leave it in drive with my foot on the brake? Hearing...
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  If my car passed its MoT but has pitted brake discs should this be on my certificate as an advisory? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If my car passed its MoT but has pitted and scored brake discs, is this supposed to be on my certificate as an advisory?
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  Do you need to use Park when stopping on a hill in an automatic? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In an automatic car is it necessary to use the Park position when sitting on a hill temporarily?
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  Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Hyundai ix35? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Hyundai ix35 with 18-inch wheels. Is it possible to change these down to a 16-inch alloy with corresponding sized tyre without changing anything...
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  Vauxhall Zafira - ESP light staying on 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP light is on our 2007 Vauxhall Zafira all the time, what could be the cause of this and is it costly to fix?
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  Should I fit new tyres to the front or rear of my Toyota Auris? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Auris has done 21,000 miles. The front tyres are at 2mm and the rears at 4mm. Should the new tyres go on the front or the back?
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  Unintended incrimination syndrome 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  On 11 February 2010 I was driving my nine-month-old automatic Yaris on the A65 between Skipton and Ilkley in Yorkshire. As I approached some temporary...
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  I think my car has been given a fraudulent MoT - what should I do? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used Smart Fortwo in February. I had intended to place the car into storage for a few weeks around 30 miles away. During the drive, I noticed...
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  Faulty Gear Change 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter kept complaining about driving along a dual carriageway, approaching a roundabout and not being able to select any gears at all, works fine...
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  Why won't Land Rover sort this dangerous Discovery 3 brake pad fault through my warranty? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 30,000 mile Land Rover Discovery 3. It's 30 months old and was supplied and serviced by the main dealer, the last time in November 2009. It recently...