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  Why do I need to disconnect the battery when using my new trickle charger? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The instructions that came with the 6/12v 740/4355 automatic battery charger I bought from Argos yesterday say “disconnect the battery from the vehicle...
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  What could be causing my BMW 3 Series diesel to smoke under acceleration? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 3 Series Touring diesel automatic bought from new in September 2006. I have had 50,000 miles of excellent trouble-free motoring and arrange...
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  What stylish seven-seater? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Audi A4 Estate 2.5 Diesel automatic and am looking to replace it with something larger, with up to 7 seats to enable me to carry grandchildren....
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  £500 for a new water pump on a Polo – is this a fair price? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter took her 2005 Volkswagen Polo automatic in for a service recently and was told that the car has a fault with the water pump. According to the...
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  Buying a new SUV 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a nearly new Kia Sorrento or Hyundai Santa Fe automatic - I do about 11,000 miles a year, with some regular 150 mile runs. However...
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  Can I legally drive with no shoes on? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For many years now I have frequently driven without footwear, having experienced the welt of some shoes catching the pedals when bringing the foot back....
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  Buying a car for mini cab private hire 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate if you could advise me of which car to buy. I will be buying a new car in few days and it will be used as a mini cab (private hire vehicle)....
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  Buying new tyres - what do you recommend? 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 56 plate Hyundai Santa Fe currently on Hankook Dynapro HP 235/60R18/103H tyres. I need to replace two. Should I replace with the same or would...
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  Which used MPV? 24 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £5000 only to spend on a used estate/small mpv. I am a foster carer and have to transport children of all ages, as well as buggies etc. I...
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  Will BMW contribute to repairing a torque converter failure on my 3 Series? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four-year-old BMW 3 Series automatic on which the torque converter of the gearbox has failed and therefore I'm told that a new gearbox is required....
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  Is the Mondeo chain or belt cam? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 automatic Ford Ghia Mondeo with 2.0TDCi 130 5-TRONIC type 04-22 diesel engine. Does it have a cam belt or chain, what is the recommended...
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  New Motability car - what to pick? 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Advice on a small auto through Motability. I was thinking of Fiat this time or Mitsubishi.
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  Is the tax disc valid on a SORN car? 23 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to buy a car with valid MOT that was SORN'd in November 2011. The tax disc was not surrendered for a refund and does not expire until August 2012....
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  Need a small semi-auto petrol 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a replacement for her ageing Fiesta. Apart from the Jazz i-shift, which other small to medium 5-door hatchbacks have a gearbox which can...
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  What can I replace my Peugeot Partner with for £25,000 new? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Peugeot Partner with an automatic diesel with a similar load capacity. What is available new up to £25,000?
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  Why don't my Volkswagen Golf's automatic windscreen wipers work in drizzle? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The intermittent front wipers on my 2007 Volkswagen Golf do not work. They are activated by a rain sensor. I have been to my local Volkswagen dealer three...
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  What's wrong with my Ford Mondeo's air conditioning system? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an automatic Ford Mondeo and recently the air conditioning has not been working. It works for about 10 minutes and then throws out air (not hot,...
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  De-feeting the object 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How should automatics be driven, right foot only or both feet?
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  Ghost story 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After locking my Bora the car unlocks itself and all the windows automatically open, with lots of switch clicking and hazards going on and off. This can...
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  Sautomatic 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for the advice. I am now the very proud owner of a Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort automatic - it is a great little car - if I had to criticize anything...