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  Van mail 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you could nudge me in the right direction for choosing a good 2-3 year old van that could not only be used for transporting my rubbish around,...
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  Points scorer 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I collected 12 penalty points that will remain with me for the next 3 years. I currently have an Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 with 100,000 miles, but...
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  Petropolis? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a replacement 5-door hatch in the Focus/Astra/Golf sector. Most manufacturers seem to have neglected the petrol models at the expense...
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  Giving it lurch 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  1st June saw the re- opening of the Honda factory at Swindon, and if the press are to be believed they are pinning great hopes on the production of the...
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  Re-coil in horror 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought your readers would be interested in the Ford Motor Co.'s quaint idea of Customer Relations. After experiencing a front coil spring breakage at...
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  Inland revver, new 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Nissan X-Trail DCi 150 diesel auto in January 2008. It's a great vehicle, but there is one thing that niggles me, and I'd like your opinion....
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  Indecision 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You gave me some very good advice 4 years ago: "You would be mad to buy a Rover 25. Choose a Honda Jazz." It's time to move on, but I'm 76 and don't...
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  How do I become a driving instructor? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to become a driving instructor, independent. Could you tell me the cheapest way?
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  Do I need to disclose an engine replacement when part exchanging a car? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had a new engine fitted to my car under the manufacturer warranty at just 13000 miles. When i come to part exchange it am i obliged to...
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  Can you deactivate the car alarm on a Ford Kuga? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My friend runs a Ford Kuga and wishes to know how can she disable her alarm when she leaves her dogs in the back of the car?
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  Do I need to change the timing chain on my Renault Koleos? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2009 Renault Koleos with 12,0000 miles. Now it has a timing chain and every local garage I've spoken to state they are not a serviceable...
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  Where can I get my wheels aligned? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I need to have the front wheels of my Kia Stinger aligned. I believe that a lot of alleged specialists are nothing of the sort and that few have the best...
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  How can I find a council-run MoT test centre? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I read a few years back that you could have your car MoT tested at a council-run testing centre. Is that still the case? How would I find my local council...
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  Is the dealer responsible for fixing my car? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my car for £6,000 in mid-January. The engine manifold warning came on, it was supposed to be fixed but has now reappeared. I have been informed...
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  Do car dealers have to provide a warranty? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What warranty must dealers give on selling a car?
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  Is there any way to improve fuel economy? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Venga petrol auto 1.6 drinks petrol. Is there anything I can do to get better MPG. It's a 2016 model with only 30,000 miles on it.
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  Can I store my car for months on end because of Coronavirus with a full tank of fuel? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If I store my 2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.5-litre petrol with nearly a full tank of super unleaded, will the petrol have deteriorated too much when I start using...
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  Which is more accurate, the speed shown on a speedometer or a sat nav? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  On the occasions I use my smartphone as a sat nav, I get a readout of the speed of the car on the screen. It always shows a slower speed than my speedometer...
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  What petrol SUV has the most comfortable ride? 28 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda CR-V on small wheels and the largest tyres, but the ride, for me, is very poor and unsettled. What petrol SUV has the most comfortable ride...
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  What's causing my Micra to lurch while driving? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Micra jerks and lurches at low to medium speeds. It starts fine, accelerating well, but then starts to lurch along at medium speeds - up to 60mph....