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• Change of responsibility? 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Anyway, it looks pretty well abandoned to me (I guess it was stolen and joy-ridden (for want of a more accurate term) there and there is a sticker on the windscreen "Council Aware". Previously, I've seen "Police Aware" stickers. Is it the new EU environmental regs that place the onus on Councils to tidy up after these people - am I to assume the police are no longer interested in this sort of incident?
• Shiny plastic 5 May 2002 (Forum)
  I don't care for shiny plastic at the best of times (it gives out the same message as shiny tyres, IMHO) but making the area under the windscreen reflective is just plain stupid. I used alcohol to get it off and it's taken two or three applications to remove it completely. Has anyone else had this experience, or are valeters on the Isle of Wight peculiarly dim?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - best place to buy car mats? 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Also being a dopey sod I didn't initially notice that the car had a no smoking sticker (and a few other stickers) inside the windscreen, so I'm guessing it's probably an ex-rental? Carcraft didn't supply any car mats with the Focus, so I'm just wondering if any of you friendly people know a good place to buy them, either online or in a shop?
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  Does my car's air conditioning need servicing? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a two year old Skoda Karoq and done 7,000 miles. My dealer has emailed to say my air con service is due. Do I need one?
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  How can we get bird droppings off our Range Rover Evoque's paintwork? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Range Rover Evoque is only a few months old. We found some bird droppings on the car that, after attempted cleaning, did not remove the matted...
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  Condensation in my car keys caused central locking fault. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you might be interested in my conclusions for misbehaving central locking on a X-Type Jaguar. The problems were varied and not constant as to...
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  When should I sell my BMW 5 Series Touring? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a BMW 525d M sport auto touring 2008/58 197 bhp 3.0 diesel; full service history, owned from new; it's been an excellent car. Question is...
• P reg (1998) Toyota Celica 2.0 GT - Toyota Celica Overheating Problem 22 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  2. During the original heating problem, it did lose a little bit water due to it bubbling through the seam. 3. The day before yesterday, the car overheated again. I opened the bonnet to find that my original repair had failed.
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  Automatic transition 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2005 Astra 1.8 Auto has just become a near write-off. The auto gearchange stopped working and when we took it to two Vauxhall garages both said that...
• Astra 2001 - MOT time "crooks" but no names 23 Jul 2011 (Forum)
   (front exhaust pipe and catalytic converter and 1 tyre  Took car opposite to other national chain, car put right (front exhaust pipe only, cat was ok) for £100, 2 bulbs replaced free of charge as "we don't do bulbs sir"  actually got 2 budget tyres fitted and new tyres swapped to front instead of 1 at first centre for less tha £90, total less than £200.
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  Should rear wheel drive cars be driven different at low speeds? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a BMW and am worrying about the rear wheel drive element. Lots of people are saying don't push it too hard round a roundabout as you...
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  What MPV can I buy with front parking sensors? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm desperate to change my Zafira for a newer car, have been looking at various options, C3 Aircross was my favourite until I did a test drive and the...
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  The Shining 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The Highway Code states that: “You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced…..You may also use front or rear fog lights but you must switch...
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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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  Why don't daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights too? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am very much in favour of car drivers using headlights in poor light, and I use mine all winter except for very sunny days, however I have noticed on...
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  Snow tyre useage 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Rather than buy extra wheels for snow tyres or have a garage changing them over every season what do think to this idea: On a FWD car have the winter...
• Bizarre Accident Experience This Morning 14 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I move out across the white line and the Renault is shunted from behind and goes sailing past me into the back of the car that was in front of me Everyone pulls over ie four or five cars and we start to piece it together. Except.. the car that was in front of me and was hit with real force by the Renault which is really badly crumpled has disappeared and no-one can remember what it was or can remember it driving away.
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  Can you buy battery powered dash cams? 14 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any dash cams which operate only on battery? Either rechargeable or replaceable? I do not like wires from car power point/cigarette lighter trailing...
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  How do I appeal a parking ticket when there was no restriction sign present? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I parked in a residential street with no parking restriction signs. I returned to my vehicle two days later and there was a 'warning letter' AND a PCN...
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  My Mercedes-Benz SLK has had various faults recently - should I extend the warranty? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now...