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  Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
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  What cheap to run small automatic for under £3000 do you recommend? 30 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at 2008 Toyota Aygo automatic as run about for my wife, attracted by £20 tax, fuel economy and reliability. But it seems expensive compared...
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  If I change from 20-inch to 18-inch wheels will this improve ride comfort? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased an Audi A7 on 20-inch wheels. If I replace the wheels for 18-inch wheels would I achieve a greater level of comfort? Would you...
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  Is it true that aircon is supposed to be running full time? 28 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You say that the aircon in Skoda cars should be running all the time. Surely not. Is this peculiar to Skoda? Thank you.
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  New car running in? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm soon to take delivery of a Leon 1.4 150 petrol, and having never owned a brand new car before, wanted to ask your advice on running it in. Should I...
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  My CR-V has a DPF problem 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a three-year-old CR-V that has done 37,000 since new. It has misfired, which has been reported to dealer and Honda UK. The misfire is getting worse....
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  Why aren't there more recommendations for petrol-driven cars? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I often read the so-called ‘Best Buys’ in magazines like ‘What Car’ but more often than not the recommendation is for a diesel. I shall drive no more than...
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  BMW turbo problem 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  BMW 520D 3 yrs 10 mths old 45,000 miles and new turbo. BMW paid for part and I paid labour costs £450. Been a BMW/Mini owner from over 20 years from same...
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  Have daytime running lights replaced fog lights? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was under the impression that it was illegal to use fog lights except in adverse weather conditions. Since the new regulations recently introduced that...
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  I'm unsure if my 1982 Ford Sierra was converted to unleaded - should I run it with lead additive or on unleaded petrol? 21 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently returned to the road my 1982 Ford Sierra 1.6 (petrol, pinto, manual) I believe it came off the road in 2002 or earlier, long before I purchased...
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  It's difficult to accelerate in my car, but it runs well otherwise. Any idea what the issue might be? 20 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2005 Audi A4 automatic delays and lately slips. Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it? It's very difficult to accelerate, but after that it...
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  What's causing my Volkswagen Passat to misfire? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol has started misfiring and running poorly. Can you tell me why this is?
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  A good value small automatic 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a small car. It has to be safe, reliable, good value for money, cheap to run (tax/insurance/fuel). Preferably automatic. Only doing...
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  Daytime running lights - required? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having ordered a new Suzuki Swift for March delivery, I cannot find out whether DRL's will be fitted. What is the legal date of manufacture when these...
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  High performance estate 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 330d Touring, March 2010. The car is a superb drive, but the combination of 18in wheels, run flats and potholed roads is driving me crazy....
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  Should DRLs switch off when you switch to headlights? 3 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Both my Vauxhall Zafira and Hyundai i10 have daytime running lights. On both vehicles, the DLRs switch off when my side lights or headlights are switched...
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  How much is my Ford Fiesta worth? 22 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How much is my 2003 1.3-litre petrol Ford Fiesta worth? It has 108,000 on the clock and I'm the second owner. It's not so economical on the suburban run...
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  I keep getting bulges in the sidewalls of my run flat tyres? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 330d developed a bulge on its front 225/40R19 89Y run flat tyre earlier this year, requiring a tyre change. In June I hit a pothole which resulted...
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  Can I run my satnav and dash cam at the same time from my 12V cigarette lighter socket? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just been given a new Gamin dash cam. Can I run this and my Garmin satnav from the 12V cigarette lighter socket?
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  Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems?