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  Stuck wheel on a used car 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 19,800 mile 09 plate Volvo S40 1.6 SE D. Within price paid the dealer agreed to fit new tyres, provide a years road tax, rear park assist...
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  Should I sell my diesel Audi A4 now before problems arise? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Avant S line quattro TDI 2.0 litre diesel (170PS motor) with a BRD series engine. I purchased the car new in 2006 and have now done 52,000...
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  Volkswagen group engine confusion 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If the 2.0-litre(210 bhp) engine is the same in the Audi TT, Golf GTi and Volkswagen Scirroco, why is there such a big difference in quoted torque figures? The...
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  Why doesn't my Mercedes-Benz E Class have an up-to-date sat nav disc? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI estate, which I bought six months ago when it was two years old. I am very pleased with the car in every way apart from...
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  Investigating Category D damage 3 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Mini Cooper S (R53 2005) and had some work done on the brakes. On inspection the technician queried whether the car is a cut and...
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  Noisy 9-5 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Saab 9-5 estate has started displaying the engine warning light intermittently (illuminated but not flashing) it has had a recent annual service...
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  Where are global car manufacturers getting air conditioning compressor valves now that BPE Hoddesdon has closed down? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In late 2009 I emailed you that Barnes Precision Engineering (of Detroit) was closing down its small factory in Hoddesdon, Herts, which I was told was...
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  Should I specify the Standard or Sport suspension when I order my new Audi A1 TFSI Sport? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two...
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  I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift. 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000...
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  My friend's Porsche 997 4S' clutch has failed twice in 10,000 miles - how can he get it repaired under warranty? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A pal of mine is now on his third new Porsche, a second generation 997 4S Cabriolet. It's about two years old, bought brand new from a main agent and it's...
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  Could I pre-order a car and delay registration until after the VAT rate change? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am sure that I have read somewhere recently that it would be possible to pre-order and pay for a new car before the VAT change takes effect (at the current...
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  Asbos makes the brakes last longer 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You have answered readers’ complaints about rapid wear of brake discs with an explanation that corrosion due to light usage is the cause. Whilst this has...
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  Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer...
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  Beside himself 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Question: What's the UK's least-used stretch of road? Answer: The inside lane of any of its motorways. Why am I paying for the widening of many of our...
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  Rusting on its laurels 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I remember some discussion in your column of the tendency of a certain era of Mercedes to be extremely rust prone. In our extended family we have an 18...
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  How is VED on £40000 cars calculated? 22 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I noted your answer in 2017 that factory fitted extras are included in the threshold , but are the initial VED and also delivery charges also included...
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  Which cars have a torque converter automatic transmission? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which automatic new cars in the UK still have torque converter gearboxes as many manufacturers seem to be switching to cvt or twin clutch?.
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  Do I have to use the accident repairer my insurer has chosen? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Am I obliged to use my insurance company's body shop for road accident repairs or can I use a Mercedes-Benz approved repairers?
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  Can you recommend a cheap, reliable runabout? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We need to buy a secondhand car for my wife for local trips. She will probably do no more than 2000 miles per year. Can you please recommend something...
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  What's the best 3.5 tonne tow car for under £15k? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking for a vehicle that is capable of towing 3.5 tonnes (horsebox and horses). Ideally, an automatic that costs less than £15,000 to buy...