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  My Honda Accord's rear tyres are breaking up after just 12,000 miles - should I push for a refund? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought two Bridgestone tyres two years ago. They have covered 12,000 miles and the side walls on both tyres have developed cracks in bands about 1.5cm...
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  Pick and mix 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering trading in my Autotrail Cheyenne motorhome and unused car (2004 Mercedes C270 Estate) and going back to towing a caravan with a new towcar....
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  What's the best pick-up on a budget? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend the best pickup truck for £3500. I need to drive up mountain tracks in Mallorca and navigate narrow village roads.
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  Can I get a reliable and economical small family car for just £5K? 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an economical(with low VED) and reliable small/medium sized family car which will commute 50-60 miles daily. I'm slightly overawed by the...
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  How much is my Fiat 500 worth? 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in Mallorca, Spain and have a 2012 Fiat 500C 1.2 cabrio. It's a lovely car that cost me 12,800 euros 12 months ago. Do you know what the current value...
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  Which winter tyres are best for Maserati Quattroporte? 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte in Spain. The tyres are needing replacing and as I am due to do some driving in Northern Europe this winter I was going...
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  Car hire at Malaga Airport - what do you think of this? 19 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Seeing in your column the many horror stories about car hire abroad felt it only fair to recount our recent experience at Malaga Airport. We had booked...
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  Failed turbo 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What do you know about turbocharger re-conditioners? Last week in the Daily Telegraph you replied to a letter from someone who had encountered an engine...
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  Which estate car do you recommend for winter driving, long journeys and good comfort? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Over many years I have averaged 50,000 miles per year and in later years in Mercedes E350 estates, both diesel and petrol. I currently have a 12-year-old...
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  Obscure law 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a long-term expat, and recently drove a hired car in England for the first time for a number of years. Not only was there no handbook or even...
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  Tyreless 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was astounded to read the e-mail describing the problems faced by reader, PH of Hampton, concerning the lack of availability of BMW spec (Bridgestone)...
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  Gite car 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car to keep at my holiday home in France. I know I could continue renting but I’m spending about £2,500 pa on that, plus what...
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  I've just bought a secondhand engine off eBay - what would you suggest needs replacing? 24 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a secondhand Citroen C5 engine from eBay with 73,000 miles on the clock. Apart from a new cambelt, would you recommend anything else...
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  My car's radio can't seem to pick up any stations abroad - how can I remedy this? 14 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The DAB radio in my 2010 Ford Mondeo 2010 works perfectly in Britain, but seems to get zero signal when I drive abroad (France, Switzerland, Italy and...
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  Kyotoo ratings 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to the information that you gave to the Mazda owner last week, I would like to add the following in your defence. The owner did not state what...
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  Ex-pat witness 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  There is a person in the UK who advertises on the Costa del Sol in one of the local English language newspapers, from a UK address (email and tel. no.)...
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  Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The...
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  Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults...
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  How long can you drive a foreign car be driven in the UK for? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules for using foreign cars in the UK? A car owned by a European family now living near me shows a foreign number plate and has done so for...
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  What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo...