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  Should I leave car windows open when parked in the sun? 3 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I lower all windows to halfway when parked on the drive in full sun and high temperatures. Is this really the best thing to do especially where windows/...
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  What are the EV charging facilities like in France? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a plug-in hybrid before the end of the year. My concern is that I am planning a driving holiday in France next year, is there sufficient...
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  How can I protect my tyres from perishing? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  All four tyres on my SUV had to be changed prematurely due to excessive perishing. Unfortunately, parking my vehicle on the drive is exposing it to all...
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  What small car has a tight turning circle? 16 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a very small parking space in front of my house and need a small car that can turn tightly and is automatic. What do you suggest?
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  Should I buy an imported MINI Countryman? 14 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking for a MINI Countryman and have one for sale that has been imported. It has low mileage and is a fair price. Should I steer clear?
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  Will ABS and 4WD warning lights cause my car to fail the MoT? 27 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  On my Mitsubishi Shogun (2005 model) the 4WD light is flashing when in 2WD mode and the ABS light comes up randomly. But there seem to be no negative effects...
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  What has happened to nearly new car values? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What has happened to nearly new car values? Six months ago they were very high and with the semi-conductor chip shortage and the problems in Ukraine/Russia...
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  Blocked DPF - what should I do? 13 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The diesel particulate filter (DPF) on my BMW 520D G30 is blocked, what should I do?
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  Audi Q5 - does the water pump need to be replaced at the same time as the cam belt? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2017 Audi Q5 2.0 diesel. As it has an electric water pump, does this need to be replaced when the cam belt is renewed?
• n/a - Smart meter overhaul introducing ‘surge pricing' 11 Feb 2022 (Forum)
    To open gates for ‘surge pricing’ Smart meters are to automatically send energy suppliers half-hourly updates on their customers' power use in a revolutionary move that will allow "surge pricing" in millions of households' bills. The energy regulator Ofgem will be granted legal powers in May allowing it to change the way smart meters operate, so that information about usage is sent to suppliers every 30 minutes by default.
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  What's the best 4x4 for narrow, rural roads? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter, an emergency nurse, is moving from the south of England to the North East and will be commuting between hospitals. She is looking to buy a...
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  Can you buy standalone windscreen insurance? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Is there such a thing as windscreen insurance that's not otherwise an add-on to car insurance, a bit like SMART/Alloys etc.? The company insures my car...
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  Do I need GAP Insurance on my lease car? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My new car, a Peugeot 2008 Allure Premium Auto, is on a three-year lease. Do I need to take out GAP insurance on it please ?
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  Does my Abarth 500 have an alarm? 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Having recently bought an Abarth 500, we went on a ferry and I decided to turn off the motion alarm to stop the alarm going off. I could not find any reference...
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  Why is my Hyundai ix20 leaking water? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Hyundai ix20 has recently started to leak water on the nearside, about a metre back from the usual place for the air conditioning to drop condensation....
• Kia Niro 2018/68 - Fuel Consumtion of PHEV 5 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  I then switch to HEV mode, move the gear lever to 'sport' which enables me to use 6th gear pretty much the whole time whilst on the motorway. On normal (flattish) motorwars, with the aircon on the car automatically recharges the battery at the rate of up to 1 mile per 10 run. Once the battery is recharged to 35-36 miles, I switch back to electric until the battery reading goes down to approx 15 miles and then I repeat the process.
• Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 SE - Intermittent Knocking Noise from Engine Idling 23 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  I've noticed what seems like an occasional misfire on my 2013 Corsa 1.4 SE Automatic. A few months ago, I'd notice an occasional slight knock/bang and the revs would momentarily fall slightly and then go back to normal. Now the weather is a lot hotter, I've noticed when pulling away when the engine is hot the engine bangs quite a bit with the same slight drop in revs.
• Audi A3 Sportback - Audi A3 wont crank after cleaning fuses 4 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  However, now the indicators and wipers are working the car wont start. If you turn the ignition key it wont crank at all. The P on the automatic gearbox is flashing which has never happened before. I override the gearbox and moved between the drive, neutral etc and with each switch the corresponding letter was flashing. I have disconnected the battery and cleaned the terminals but still nothing.
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  Should I buy a spare wheel for my MG 5 EV? 19 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy a space saver wheel and tyre to use on a new MG 5?
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  How much does an oil and filter change cost? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What's the standard price for an oil and filter change on a 2009 BMW 318i?