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  Will winter tyres work in heavy snow? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Access to my house is via steep single track lane which does not get gritted. In the past I would avoid going out if I woke to a fresh fall of snow but...
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  Are all-season tyres worth the extra cost? 14 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT Ateca tyres (215/55/R17 94V) are down to 4mm and will be replaced in the next couple of months. Are all-season tyres worth investing in considering...
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  Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased...
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  Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct?
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  I need a small car with comfortable suspension - any ideas? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a petrol Citroen C2 or C3 (1.1 or preferably 1.4). I want soft suspension. Roads in my country of Serbia are full of holes and imperfections...
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  Audi Q5 stalling and jumping forward 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has an Audi Q5 3.0 S line March 2010 with 50k miles with FASH. The car started having a fault where it would try to lurch forward against the brakes...
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  Singing the praises of the Tesla S 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few...
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  Why do the police fabricate offences against drivers? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I had the money and inclination to take on the boys in blue when they completely fabricated a "speeding" offence against me. They even produced a "witness"...
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  Can I make a claim directly to the insurers of the driver at fault of an accident? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving at night along the M27 west of Southampton and became aware of several cars parked on the hard shoulder some 500m ahead. The motorway is...
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  Vauxhall Zafira cutting out - how to get fault codes? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt...
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  Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered...
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  Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,...
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  Sorely nissed 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our faithful 1993M Nissan Primera 1.6 LX has been forcibly retired having done 161,000 miles and now requires a new engine (£2,000) as the timing mechanism...
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  Questionable behaviour 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got...
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  Springquecento 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a FIAT 500, which I bought new last September. About one and a half months ago I took it into the garage as it was making a high pitched noise and...
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  What would make our pick-up pull to the left? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My '09 plate Toyota Hilux seems to pull slightly to the left. I've had the tracking checked twice at our local tyre shop and they tell me its fine - which...
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  My car has been parked up for a long time - does it need a full service before going back on the road? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Land Rover Discovery has been garaged for a very long time. We intend to use the vehicle again in the winter and have requested a basic service in order...
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  I'm buying a new car, do I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. Do I buy petrol or diesel? Which model do you recommend?
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  What's the best small automatic for a new driver? 7 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am a new driver in my late 20s looking for a second-hand automatic car. I learnt to drive on a manual, but with the amount of traffic in my area, a manual...
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  Can I convert a manual gearbox to an automatic in a 1968 Wolseley? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change a normal gearbox into an automatic gearbox for a Wolseley 16/60 built in 1968. Is it easy to convert this and what will it cost?