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  Why won't Volkswagen cover the whole cost of a DSG gearbox failure on our Golf Match? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Match TSI 1.4 DSG Automatic which is three years and eight months old, mileage 30,000. It's been fully serviced by our local Volkswagen...
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  Why do insurance companies offer lower renewal premiums via price comparison sites rather than directly? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I received by post a notice of renewal with a £350 premium from my insurer following my second year of cover. This was a £100 hike over the previous year....
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  I sold a car which turned out to have been recorded as Category D write-off before I bought it - is it my problem? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a small car from a private individual who turned out to be a policewoman. After a few months I disposed of the car and the new purchaser...
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  Should Volvo be reported to Trading Standards over their fuel economy claims? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  If you take a look at Volvo's main website, the whole focus is where you could travel on a tank of fuel (800+ miles). Surely this is almost an issue for...
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  Transferring a number plate 20 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We intend buying a new car in the Autumn (Toyota Auris Hybrid T Spirit). Our son-in-law would like to buy our present car; a Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.2...
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  Why do you recommend disabling the ESP when driving in snow and ice? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read with interest your reply to JG, Fleet, regarding the switching off of ESP in snow and ice. I own a rear-wheel drive Lexus IS 250 automatic,...
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  I think this GPS tracker could prove useful for your readers who cover a lot of business miles. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I asked a question about mileage reporting last year and have since found an amazing piece of technology. It's a small GPS tracker that logs business miles....
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  help 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are 3 person (my son and my wife). We use the car with 5 person sometimes. I think to buy one car amoung these cars. Skoda Yeti 1.2 105 hp (maybe automatic)...
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  Pedal carp 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your recent reply about left foot braking. If you learn to drive on an automatic that way and never drive a manual, or for that matter...
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  Cratermass 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  According to my local paper, in the first 3 months of 2010 motorists made 473 claims to Gloucestershire County Council for vehicles damaged by potholes....
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  Smokeless moan 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Mercedes C220 CDI automatic, regularly maintained, still good to drive and still giving over 50mpg on motorways. Oil consumption is also very...
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  Economic situation 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last November, on your advice, I used scrappage to buy a Hyundai i10 Comfort. With one exception I have been delighted with everything about the car. It...
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  Whitewashered 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008/58 BMW 320d with pop-up washer jets. While washing the screen and lights on the M62 during a January snowfall both jets popped up a little...
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  Pull over 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for some pointers towards a new car. I’m about to purchase a mid-sized caravan and want to trade in the wife’s 04 Golf 2.0 TDI for a 4x4....
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  Write off rights 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Surprisingly, it looks as if my son's September 2003 BMW 320td ES Compact Auto could be written off following a slow speed shunt with a 4x4 equipped with...
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  Expat opinion 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've written you in the past, when we lived in the UK, but we’re now in Maryland. I'm considering selling my two aging vehicles - a 1994 Honda Civic with...
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  Disco chancer? 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 automatic, which had been trouble free until 105,000 miles, when I have had to replace suspension...
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  Phony ware 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a VW Golf Mk VI. It would appear that VW has failed to provide an up to date phone prep kit that can sync with modern mobiles. The Skoda...
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  Widow’s wheels 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for suggestions. I am recently widowed, and need advice on choosing a suitable car. My husband had a Rover 800, which has been sold....
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  Speed awareness curse 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  To help drivers avoid speeding tickets I have in mind is a very simple panel with six clear numbers on it, synchronised with the speedometer - 2 3 4 5...