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  Assault on battery 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your response to the letter about battery problems with a Honda Civic you may be interested in the following. We have a Honda Civic EX I-VTEC...
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  SUV standard roads 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a premium diesel SUV automatic with a budget of around £40k. I’m concerned that winters in this country are going to become increasingly...
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  Risk action 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After some effort I have succeeded in getting my insurance company to repair my excellent condition 1998S SAAB 9000 CSE Automatic, which, as you’ll realise,...
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  Moving story 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Our current family car is an Audi A3 Sportback. As we recently moved house this has provided good service for lugging various parcels around and also taking...
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  Wafty drafts 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to recall you writing in one of your columns to watch out for being paid by bankers draft as they are not certain to be honoured even though it...
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  Raised expectation 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are looking for a 4WD style family car in a diesel powered 2WD format. Having seen the Nissan Qashqai + 2, which I particularly like due...
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  Wandering car 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We want a selectable 4x4 (auto preferably) that is about 2 or 3 years old with excellent reliability and economy (which presumably means diesel, although...
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  Can you recommend a plug in OBD tool? 1 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a plug in OBD tool?
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  Can I convert a Ford C-MAX from auto to manual? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can I change my Ford C-MAX from being an automatic to a manual?
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  Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
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  Can I turn off lane keep assist? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I read today Judith Ridgers question on a replacement for an Outlander PHEV. I had one of the last of these and there was no lane assist. I replaced it...
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  What used electric car should we replace our Honda CR-V with? 7 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace a petrol Honda CR-V automatic with an electric SUV and exploring what's best? Our Honda CR-V has been super reliable and we value...
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  How can I compare running costs for petrol, diesel, electric and hybrid? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car for my company. How to work out the fuel / electric cost so I can compare?
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  How do I mothball my Fiat motorhome? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need...
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  Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the...
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  What's the best small SUV for older drivers? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy...
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  How can we get a good deal on a new car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just...
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  What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto...
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  When can I register my March 1978 car as historic? 1 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1978 Triumph Stag that becomes historic this year. It was 1st registered 1st Mar 1978. The MoT runs out 18th April 19 and the tax runs out 1st...