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  Ticket holders only 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to the email in Saturday 7th January Telegraph Motoring, I have a plastic clip on the right hand side of my 9-year-old Citroen C5 that I use to...
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  Carbon tyretracks 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  For the past 2 years I've been running a Volvo XC70. This car has given me all the comfort that I could wish for with its fantastic seats and long travel...
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  Three across 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a young son (15 months) and are expecting twins (slightly more than we bargained for), so will need a car capable of taking 3 baby seats - ideally...
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  X factor 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have £10,000 max to spend on a second hand car. I have a new baby and want something that is safe and reliable but not as boring as a Volvo. I was looking...
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  Reduced circumstance 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my 80th year, my husband has recently died, and I must for reasons of economy and size change my Volvo V70, 2004 automatic Estate, 28,000 miles,...
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  Sticks shift 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of moving on from my much-loved 120,000 mile Volvo 480. I live in inner London and mainly use a car for quick trips to and from North Wales...
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  When does road tax for EVs start? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When does road tax start for privately owned EVs?
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  Do the brake lights show under regenerative braking? 11 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's car has s strong regenerative braking mode. When slowing down at a junction or whatever do the brake lights get illuminated?
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  Why do my Volkswagen Touran's rear light lenses mist up after washing? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI. The rear lights mist up after washing. Volkswagen says this is normal. Turning on the lights will dry them out....
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  We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we...
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  What's the best front and rear dash cam? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the best front and rear dash cam?
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  Can you recommend an alternative to the Audi Q2? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I like the look and performance of the Audi Q2. What similar models would perhaps be a better choice?
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  How do I prevent catalytic converter clogging? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How to prevent catalytic converter clogging.
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  How do we fix our blocked DPF? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Our car's DPF is blocked. I've have tried regenerating it by running it down the motorway, but it's had no effect. Is there anything else I can do?
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  Alternatives to Ford S-MAX? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants....
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  What nearly new EV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking at purchasing an EV for the first time to replace our 2017 BMW X1. After reading your helpful EV guide we seek recommendations...
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  What do you suggest as a second hand budget car for high mileages? 29 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my current car with a budget of no more than £6000. The requirements are an estate or SUV with good boot space (dogs annd camping...
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  Should I buy a Dacia Bigster? 13 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve put a pre deposit down on a new Dacia bigster 155 hybrid journey which comes to 30k I am lucky enough to get discount on new cars being ex forces...
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  What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric...
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  Do modern automatics offer any engine braking? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have had several cars with an auto gearbox and have always been very happy with what seems to be appropriate engine braking when going...