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  Can I keep my car in winter tyres even in hotter months? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is still fitted with its winter tyres. I should have them changed now to my summer tyres, which I have here at home, but my tyre fitting shop is...
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  Coronavirus self-isolation advice for the over-70s - can I still drive my car? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  It appears that the Government will be 'forcing' the over-70's to stay indoors. Surely, I can take my car out for a drive (on my own, windows shut and...
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  My car struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear - is this a common issue with modern autos? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Jaguar E-Pace struggles at 30mph but refuses to change down a gear. There is a similar problem at 50mph (common speed limit at motorway roadworks)....
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  Which small car should I buy for £7000? 11 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2007 Volkswagen Polo with a three year old much more economical small car. It must have air conditioning, five doors and take...
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  What's the best economical compact SUV? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best compact SUV that has a good real mpg, yet punchy (say 10 seconds 0-60mph or less) yet over 39mpg city drive. Also that as a nearly new,...
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  I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK - how can I ensure things like brakes and fluids are okay? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 10 year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 22,000 on the clock. However, it has only been serviced at 9000 miles (2014) and just recently...
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  What new hybrid vans are coming in 2020? 11 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a hybrid van. What's in the pipeline for 2020?
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  Do turbo engines have to work harder than naturally aspirated ones? 21 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 petrol. I am looking to change it, but the newer ones all seem to have smaller engines with boosters. Does that mean that...
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  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? It has 43,000 miles on the clock. I am familiar with the Autosleeper conversion...
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  What's a good diesel to buy on a £3000 budget? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to buy a used diesel family car within the £3000 limit. I need it for commuting so needs to be good on fuel? Any ideas and what mileage is best...
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  Is a TVR Tasmin a good investment? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There is a TVR Tasmin (wedge shape from the 80's) on eBay with a salvage yard that it is a Cat C write off due to light fuel line engine fire. The seller...
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  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? 29 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? It would appear that the engine should not be switched of while this process is taking place but...
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  Why is my van cutting out after I had the head gasket changed? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I had the head gasket on my Peugeot Boxer changed, but on the way home (after about five miles) it decided to lose power and cut out. No lights came on...
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  Do I have to leave my air con on all the time to stop the windows steaming up? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a solution to preventing my car's windows steaming up without having the air con on permanently?
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  If I fit an electronic ignition to my 1930s car, will I have to make manual adjustments to the advance and retard? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of purchasing a 1934 Rolls Royce 20/25. I have found a company that sells an electronic ignition conversion for my car. Does this mean...
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  Which vans have the softest suspension? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an Antiques dealer and therefore need a van with a soft ride. Which vans have the softest suspension?
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  Has the emissions update ruined my SEAT Ibiza? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had the emissions update on my SEAT Ibiza 1.6 TDI Sportrider. Eight weeks later, the turbo blew. SEAT tried to blame me by saying there was too much...
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  Is buying a diesel car a bad idea even if I do high mileage? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at getting a used car, no older than 2015, to use for about 25,000 miles of mostly motorway driving per year. Due to my mileage, I was looking...
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  Should I get a petrol or diesel estate? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI and drive an average of 14,000 miles a year. Due to an arrival of a dog in the household, I'm looking to change...
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  Why is the Volkswagen emissions fix not being withdrawn? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why is the Volkswagen emissions fix not being withdrawn? My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 bluemotion had the 'fix' two days ago and this morning had to be recovered...