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  Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are...
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  My daughter's car was stolen without the alarm being set off - how did this happen? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting...
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  What's the best used car with an automatic gearbox for £14,000? 1 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for recommendations for a car with an automatic gearbox for commuting around town and the occasional long journey. What do you suggest I buy...
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  What is the correct tyre pressure settings for all-season tyres on the Honda CR-V? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Honda CR-V. The owner's manual recommends tyres that are inflated to 30PSI for normal loads, but the tyre fitting company insists that my...
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  What's the best small auto with plenty of electrics? 23 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise a small automatic car with sat nav? Budget is about £15,000.
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  I do mostly short journeys. Can I remove the DPF to stop it clogging? 10 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any reason not to have the DPF on my car removed? I do a lot of short journeys. The garage would charge £600 + VAT.
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  Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have the new Toyota RAV4. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Should I be charging the battery...
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  What happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric...
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  Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Which estate cars or SUVs have three Isofix seat fixings in the back?
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  How much should one expect to pay to replace the water pump on a Volkswagen Touran? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How much should one expect to pay to replace the water pump on a Volkswagen Touran 1.4 TSI? My local franchised dealer is quoting £675.
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  Are dash cams banned in certain European countries? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do some European countries impose penalties on drivers who have sat navs in their cars if they have a speed camera warning facility, even if they are switched...
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  Best all season tyre for Suzuki Vitara? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to know which all weather tyre you would recommend for a new Suzuki Vitara? I had a set of winter tyres for my previous vehicle (Ford Focus)...
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  Advice on a used Kia Cee'd? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Kia Cee'd for 25,000 miles per year, mainly motorway and A roads. The car I am looking at has 42,000 miles and has service...
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  Keeping a vehicle of the public roads - what should I do? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is it legal to keep a vehicle off the public road with no up-to-date documentation? And if so are the DVLA/Police concerned about it if it is not?
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  Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the...
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  What could be causing a transmission fault on my 2005 Volkswagen Touareg? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5TDI with 30,000 miles, which has developed a transmission fault. Moving slowly up a gradient, the transmission seems...
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  Air conditioning no longer working - what should I do? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Honda Civic was recently checked by a friend and it was discovered that the air-con was no longer working. No reason was given. Will it be...
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  Buying a replacement for my Jaguar X-TYPE 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my X-TYPE Jaguar 2.5S in 2005, and have had total reliability since. It's a delightful car to drive except for the four-wheel drive system, which...
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  Why are fuel prices so different in continental Europe to the UK? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain why the concept of supply and demand in terms of diesel and petrol prices is turned on its head in continental Europe, where the price...
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  Petrol consumption on a Hyundai i10 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2009 Hyundai i10 auto 1.2-litre I am 72 years old drive very carefully (advanced driver) no mater how careful I am the range of the...