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  Should I get an extended warranty? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are extended warranties worth the money?
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  Do I have to have a CCTV sign on my car if I use a dashcam? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do I have to display a CCTV warning notice on my car if I use a dash camera?
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  Is a normal hybrid or PHEV better for stop start driving in traffic? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a daily commute of approximately 14 miles each way in traffic. I am thinking of buying a hybrid - possibly a Kia Niro. Given the stop-start nature...
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  What's the best way to pay for car insurance, monthly or annually? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best way to pay for car insurance, monthly or annually?
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  Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model...
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  Future problerms with diesel engines 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Against my better judgement, I bought a new diesel-engined car; a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDI (115), as I needed the torque to tow a small caravan. As...
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  Should the brake discs on my Nissan Qashqai have corroded at just 11,500 miles? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two-year old Nissan Qashqai, 11,500 miles, which was serviced today at a Nissan dealer. The garage say that the front discs need replacing as...
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  Should I get this paint protection? 25 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have ordered a new Ford Focus Estate through Drive The Deal. It is being a factory built and expect delivery to be late March/ early April. The Ford Dealer...
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  When to change the S40 cam belt? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S40 2.0 D has now covered 72,000 troublefree miles. The Volvo service sheet advises cam belt change at something like 140,000, or 10 years. My...
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  Thanks to Renault for their help with our Clio's ignition barrel fault. 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 57-reg Clio Musique and the other day could not get the key out of ignition or start the car. Eventually, she got it started. The Renault...
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  Carpet and upholstery not up to scratch 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a base model Note which I use for carrying wood and rubbish etc. as well as passengers. Why is the quality of carpet provided such rubbish?...
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  Repairs after warranty 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a new Chrysler PT Cruiser CRD in June 2007. On its third service at a Chrysler main dealer the front bushes were replaced under warranty in...
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  Should I get an extended warranty? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Mercedes E220 automatic. I plan to keep it for the next 4 years. Current mileage is 33000 and I expect to do 10-15k per annum, so in 4 years...
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  Sebring service intervals 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval,...
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  Pole axed 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In August 2007 my car was hit by a Polish registered lorry at a junction. The nearside wing mirror was taken off and some damage was done to the paintwork....
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  Will my insurance company increase my premium if I have my BMW 3 Series remapped? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW E46 and I'm planning to get my ECU remapped. Do I need to inform my car insurance provider? If I do, will they increase my premium? What if...
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  In a state of lock 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Toyota Avensis, and have had trouble-free motoring since I bought it new. A couple of weeks ago the ignition failed completely, the key just...
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  Twin camshafed 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005/55 1.0 Corsa Life and my camshaft has broken in two. The car has only covered 25k miles. It happened this week. We are going to take it back...
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  Fiat blow-up: Dealt a choker 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Back in August 2010 I emailed you about my FIAT 500 diesel. At 2 years old the engine blew up. Glynn Hopkins, FIAT dealers at Chadwell Heath, Essex did...
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  Losing your air 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2005 BMW 320 Cd with 48,000 miles. I was recently away for a week's holiday. On my return the air-con is not working. The fans come on but no...