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  Life sentences 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You recommended recently that a Hyundai i10 would be a good car for me - and I am due to get mine next week. I read your column every week and you often...
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  Hard times - high fuel prices 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was grateful for all the help you gave me in the past so I thought I would give you a feed back on the effect of these high fuel prices in country areas...
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  I'm taking my car off road for 6 months. Do you have any storage/maintenance tips? 4 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have to take my 2018 Volkswagen Polo (petrol) off the road for 6-months minimum. I have read about battery trickle chargers and wonder what type I should...
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  Can my insurer write my car off if I don't make a claim? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a bit of an odd scenario. My car was parked on a slight incline and the handbrake must not have applied enough as 20 minutes later it had rolled...
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  How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill....
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  A bodyshop lost an irreplaceable part of my Ford Capri - what do you advise I do? 25 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Ford Capri Injection for 23 years. In October 2015, I delivered my car to a local restoration bodyshop in order to have a bare metal respray...
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  Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010....
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  What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the...
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  My classic car has been stored for 20 years - what oil should I flush the engine with? 2 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1958 MG ZB Magnette, which I'm putting back on the road after 20 years of storage. I've removed and cleaned out the sump and was considering running...
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  Are ‘sporty’ vans worth the extra money? 30 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m a builder looking for a new van. However, I want something that’s going to really stand out from the crowd. I’ve noticed a number of manufacturers...
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  I was sold a car with defective tyres and had to pay for replacements - what are my rights? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car in May. The initial drive home on smooth motorways was okay but the day after I realised the car was very bumpy and erratic on urban...
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  What should I replace my Nissan Note with? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2010 Nissan Note has been a faithful servant but it is time to move on. I am looking for something more refined, quiet and confident feeling on Motorway...
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  I'm being offered a replacement vehicle while my Honda Accord is repaired. Should I accept it? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 05 Honda Accord Estate CDTi was recently badly damaged by another driver while it was legally parked and unattended. My insurance company are almost...
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  What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric...
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  Should my 1999 Mercedes-Benz be suffering from such extreme rust? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate with 142,000 miles which is suffering from severe penetrated rust in the rear floorpan. I was put in touch...
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  Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work...
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  New brake discs needed on my VW Tiguan after 10,000 miles, is this normal? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The pads and brake discs on my new December 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan required replacement after only 10,000 miles due to serious corrosion. This has not...