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  7 yr old Yaris - to keep or sell? 12 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a 7 yr old Yaris, 1 litre, T2 with 72k on the clock. It's in very good mechanical and cosmetic condition, and has just sailed through it's...
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  MoT - can you still take the car in a month before it expires? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In the past, before MoTs were computerised, you could take your car in for a test upto a month before old MoT expired and, if it failed, you could still...
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  Why are modern car headlights so bright? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I live in a village and most of our driving is in rural areas. I have noticed that the number of cars with very bright dipped headlights...
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  Will a brief lack of lead substitute damage the engine of my Series III Land Rover? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I normally add some lead substitute to the tank of our 1980's Series III Land Rover. The other day I didn't (because the garage didn't have any on its...
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  Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of...
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  Is it normal for my CVT automatic Toyota Yaris to roll backwards when on a hill in 'Drive'? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I find that my new Toyota Yaris TR VVT-i CVT will roll backwards on a hill in "Drive" unless I have my foot on the accelerator or brake. This seems wrong...
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  Courtesy car damage 15 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was lent a brand new A5 by Tonbridge Audi today and due to logistics of transfering my toddler to this car I didn't have a thorough look at it. When...
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  Keeping a diesel car at its best 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a diesel car two-years ago because I like the high torque/low rev style of driving and the fuel economy (54 mpg average). I now realise that this...
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  2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
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  Problem changing gear 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra 1998. I changed the clutch cable a few weeks ago and since then I have a problem moving the gearstick into gear. There is no gear...
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  Radiator of the lost Arc Weld 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last week when driving my 2002 Mercedes E Class automatic up the M23 I depressed the accelerator on and incline and there was no response; the car then...
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  How to handle an accident insurance claim. 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-yr old son (recently passed) was driving my Seat Ibiza 1.2 and was hit from behind at approx 35mph. Damage is to the rear bumper and the other driver...
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  Can you recommend winter tyres for our Citroen C-Crosser which tows a caravan? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Citroen C-Crosser 4-wheel-drive with 18-inch wheels and 225/55 R18 tyres. I will shortly need to replace them. The only criterion is I pull a caravan,...
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  Is it uneconomical to use the cruise control on my Skoda Fabia 3? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Skoda Fabia 3 which has cruise control. My husband says that it is uneconomic to use. Is he right?
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  Santana website in Japanese 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The website for Santana 4x4 comes up in Japanese. Is there another route to them?
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  Sebring service intervals 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval,...
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  Diesel or petrol Kia? 16 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of a 09/59 Kia Cee'd, largely due to the seven-year warranty (or remainder of). Unsure on 1.6 diesel or 1.6 petrol. We do around 8-10000...
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  Will we need to apply for an international driving licence if living in France for six months per year? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to buy a property in France with a view to spending perhaps half the year there and the rest in the UK. I envisage that we shall be travelling...
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  My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to...
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  Why won't my Nissan Primera start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When trying to start my Nissan Primera P12 it won't rev, it just splutters and then cuts out after a while. When turning it over it will start but won't...