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  How can I tell when the DPF is regenerating? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to purchase anything that lets you know when your diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerating e.g. something simple like a bulb lighting...
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  Have any pure electric cars been crash tested? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Have any of the pure electric cars been crash tested yet? If so, what were the results?
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  Can I insist on insurance cover for potential buyers? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I know when selling a car the buyer has to have insurance, but this is usually only third party cover. All well and good for the third party in an accident,...
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  Downsizing from a Jaguar XE - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a five-year-old Jaguar XE. I'm looking to change for a smaller car as I’m getting older and no longer do as many long journeys. However,...
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  Have I damaged my car by running low on fuel? 1 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently drove home with a near-empty diesel fuel tank. After filling up, I'm now getting an intermittent engine stutter combined with reduced performance...
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  When should the timing belt be changed on my Citroen? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  When should the timing belt be changed on a 2015 Citroen DS3 1.2 petrol? I have searched and found figures of 50,000, 60,000 and 110,000 miles.
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  Will an electric car maintain its quoted range if it's driven at high speeds? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do quoted economy figures for battery-electric cars hold up if the car is driven continuously at motorway speeds? My daughter lives 170 miles away...
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  Can you get a crossover hybrid with a manual transmission? 1 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace two cars with one. My wife loves her Nissan Qashqai and I need an estate type car. We would like to change to a petrol hybrid. Can...
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  Are pre-registered cars a good buy? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new Volvo XC40 hybrid and there's one advertised with only 11 miles only, registered in 2020. Should I worry about it standing around...
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  How do I calculate resale value on a car with extras? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How should I calculate what price to ask for my car in regards to the optional extras (heated seats, sunroof etc)?
• Honda Jazz - Catalytic converter theft 9 Oct 2020 (Forum)
   I know from reading on here that the early models are pretty reliable, although they will all be getting on in years by now.  Also, he wants an automatic and I warned him about the Powershift gearbox, although I’m not sure mk1s had that transmission - did they?  He also mentioned Kia so I told him about the 7 year warranty.  He is open to Mazda too.
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  Can you suggest quieter tyres? 22 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the Continental tyres on my Audi Q5. What would you recommend? I find the road noise is quite high with my current tyres, although that...
• Hyundai i20 - What year i20 should I buy? 19 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Would like to get another i20, literally the only thing I didn't like about my previous car is when driving on the motorway I always felt like there should be a 6th gear, my friend drove my car and did the same thing - automatically reaching for the gearstick to put the car into 6th but of course there is no 6th gear. So my question is, do more recent i20 models have this issue or has anyone else noticed it? Have had a lot of short term car hires since I've moved back (to visit my granny etc) so open minded about getting a different car altogether but I did feel I got a lot of car for my money with the i20...my model had a lot of spec and perhaps things that other people would consider novelty like the heated wing mirrors, DAB radio, climate control - I really appreciated!!!
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  The DVLA lost my V5C and now want me to pay for a replacement? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I sent my V5C logbook to the DVLA with a change of fuel notification. After a month I called them and they said to wait longer but they could tax it over...
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  Is it worth buying a car if the sat nav SD card has been lost? 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of buying a 2017 Skoda Octavia which needs an SD card for the sat nav? I just read a forum and it sounds a nightmare. I'm not good...
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  Could you recommend a comfortable car for my next lease? 15 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X5 40e. The lease is coming up for renewal and the new version is much more expensive. I'd like to know what you think of the nearest equivalent...
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  How do I prevent rodents chewing through the cables in my car? 28 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is garaged in a carport next to the house. Last week, an engine warning light appeared. When the engine was started, it was was vibrating badly....
• Audi Q3 - Car on order with all the things Backroomers hate! 15 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Mrs 72 dudes recently had a medical reassessment for PIP, and to our surprise, she has been awarded the enhanced rate of mobility, meaning entitlement to swap her benefit for a Motability car. She wanted a high driving position and automatic, so it was off to look at small SUVs. Not being a very confident driver, she wanted a lowish fascia and shortish bonnet. This excluded things like the Qashqai, Kadjar, Ateca. I wanted to go Petrol due to short journeys, so that excluded others like the X1 and Sportage.
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  What does electric car servicing consist of and what's the likely cost? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Zoe is coming up for its first service. It has only done 1800 miles. What is there to service and what is the likely cost? Is this going to...
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  Can I keep the issued registration number on a car when I sell it? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering purchasing a car with an interesting number plate (to me). It's not a private or cherished number, but the original plate from new. When...