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  Why has the alloy wheel on my car buckled? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What would cause a 21-inch alloy rim on a Volvo XC60 T5 to start to buckle? Dealer advised this at last MoT and it has never had an accident or hit pothole....
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  Should I get rid of my Mitsubishi? 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Given Mitsubishi Motors announcement that they are not going to supply any new models to Europe and UK and are withdrawing from this market, should I hold...
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  Why isn't my stop-start working? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My stop-start engine stopped, as per normal, at a set of traffic lights - but then wouldn't automatically start again. Why's that?
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  What is the law with children travelling in the back of classic cars without seat belts? 27 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me the law on children travelling in the backseats of a classic convertible without seat belts?
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  Can I have my three year old car serviced privately without affecting the warranty? 22 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Ford Kuga which is due a major service at 31000 miles. Can I have it serviced privately without affecting the warranty?
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  What insurer would cover a London black cab for private use? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an ex London black cab as my new daily runner. Most insurance companies won't insure them because they say it's too old or it's...
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  Will an OAT antifreeze cause problems with my 1978 MGB? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1978 MG MGB had an engine rebuild six months ago. An OAT antifreeze was put into it. I have read that this may cause a problem to older engines (water...
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  What is causing water ingress in my car door? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Rapid and have water ingress into my driver's side door. What's the cause and how much should it cost to put right?
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  Dealer wants £72 to check my faulty key fob - is this too much? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Qashqai. The key fob is not working. The car is two years old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. The dealer will check the fob and see...
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  Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding...
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  Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My father-in-law owns a Nissan Qashqai. The car is three years old and approaching the end of the PCP plan. Being 70 and suffering from Parkinson's disease,...
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  Wrote off Clio van 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  How much could i expect to Purchase a 1.9 2001 Clio van for today, im asking because i was recently invlved in an accident and the insurance are trying...
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  Cancellation of a Volkswagen order following emissions scandal - good idea? 29 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Passat is scheduled to be built this week. I have only paid a deposit & have not signed anything. Given the emissions scandal surrounding Volkswagen...
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  Jaguar XE engine choice? 24 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  When will Jaguar replace the Ford based 240PS engine in the XE as I don't want to purchase an old specification, but I don't want to wait beyond the change...
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  Kia Rio petrol or diesel? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to spend £5K on a used Rio, covering 10K to 12K miles per year. Would you recommend the 1.4 petrol or 1.5 diesel? Never owned diesel before and...
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  Why is my Fiat 500 losing power? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Fiat 500S with the TwinAir 105PS engine. However, when I accelerate above 4000 revs, the car hits a flat spot in the power band. The power does...
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  Is it possible to disconnect a battery isolator without sounding the alarm on my Rover 45? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I keep a 10-year-old Rover 45 garaged abroad. I have fitted a simple battery isolator, and even after five months away it still starts first time on reconnection....
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  Do my Peugeot 308 Sport and Ford Ka have belt or chain-driven cams? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have two cars: a 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 with 57,800 on the clock and a 2002 Ford Ka 1.3-litre petrol. Do they have a cambelt or chain?
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  What's wrong with our Skoda Roomster? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are having problems with our 2008 Skoda Roomster 1.4 petrol with 45,000 miles on the clock. The engine light keeps coming on. The catalytic converter,...
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  What caused my Audi TT's window to jam open? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My driver side window regulator recently failed on a 5-year-old Audi TT 2.0 TFSI. It ruined a weekend as the window jammed open and we had to cancel a...