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  What do you recommend we replace our Honda Civic with? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2013 Honda Civic 1.8 EX and like the car, including the heated seats. We would like a car with a higher seating position but the width of the...
• Ford Mondeo - Rant about blatant lies from second hand dealer 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I don't know why, just taking him at his word. When I actually got some time to check it at home I found the brake fluid below minimum, the coolant below minimum and the washer fluid empty. The brake fluid was the most alarming obviously... Unforunately, being a diesel when I dipped the oil it was already black so I have no way of knowing if it was actually changed.
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  What is 'sailing' mode and why does it only work occassionally? 1 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a Kia Sportage mild hybrid and it has a system called Sailing where when your are driving and take your foot off the accelerator the engine...
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  Is Nissan servicing expensive? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true?
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  Are modern car safety systems actually safe? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My 2024 Mazda 3 is fitted with so called 'safety' systems which on some occasions have caused me problems. Intelligent Speed Assist telling me the speed...
• Citreon C3 Aircross - Advice on order of process 11 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  Due to being hospitalised for three months almost 2 years ago and my recovery to "normality" has been long and slow, my car has been sat in my garage all that time and never moved and off the road for both tax and insurance,  Ironically I bought it brand new just a few weeks before everything went to pot,   My recovery to my new normal state has meant that although now that I am in a better state to drive, I am unable to use the brake with my right foot as I cannot lift high enough from the accelerator.  After a driving assessment a few weeks ago it was agreed that I could drive again with a push control in place of the brake.
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  Is it possible to run the heating on electric while parked in a hybrid car ? 13 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible in a full hybrid to run the heating on electric while parked? For example, waiting to pick the children up from school, or sitting somewhere...
• Peugeot 2008 1.2 puretech 130 EAT6 Allure Premium - five year report 19 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  As an oldie’s runabout it has an easy life apart from my occasional red-line ‘Italian tune-up’.  I have just done a wheels-off preMoT inspection and general clean up. Brake pipes were painted with some old Hammerite and a fair bit of rust was hammered off the disc rims.  There is of course no sign of underbody rust. The Goodyear Vector 4seasons tyres (oddly I had thought they were Michelin Crossclimates) swapped front to rear at 15,500 miles, still have 3mm of tread; the front brake pads 4mm and the rear pads 5mm.
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  What's the difference between self-charging and plug-in hybrids? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend
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  I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with...
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  Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg....
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  Can you suggest a sporty replacement for my Mercedes-Benz SLK? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. I love its acceleration, looks and quality. However, I feel I now need a larger car with more boot space and rear...
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  My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the...
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  Can you recommend a replacement for a Nissan Juke? 20 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to replace a petrol Nissan 2015 Juke in Tekna trim. My wife now needs an electric handbrake. I’d like good all round visibility and a raised...
• Renault Grand Scenic - Replace or wait? 19 May 2022 (Forum)
  I was looking to replace last year but the prices rocketed and have been the same or worse since. Basically it's starting to get more issues. A few weeks ago the rear passenger side brake caliper was stuck on and I couldn't get it off the driveway. This was the final straw for me at the time and I vowed to get rid. The fault was one of the cables to the caliper had snapped (EPB).
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  What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked...
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  Is it legal to overtake on the left? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Have I missed some change to the Highway Code and driving law whereby overtaking on the inside i.e. on the passenger side of the car is legal? I am experiencing...
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  Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with...
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  I bought a new car remotely and it was driven erratically on the way to my house. Where do I stand? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I completed the purchase of a new Toyota RAV4 solely by telephone calls. The Toyota Dealer is based in Liverpool and I live in Essex. I made an extra payment...
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  My car seems too worn for the logged mileage. Has it been clocked? 29 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS3 a year ago with only 12,000 miles on the clock. As a fella who has been around cars all his life, a couple of things about the mileage...