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  How far can I go to get an MOT done? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How far can you drive for an MOT during the lockdown?
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  Will touching an infotainment screen while driving be banned? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  With the restrictions on touching the screen of a smartphone while driving being considered, I assume all the cars with touchscreen controls for the radio,...
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  Does my air conditioning need serviced after two years? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have been contacted by my local Audi dealership advising that my car's (Audi A6 with 23,000 miles) air conditioning should be serviced every two years...
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  Which brand of premium petrol is best? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise which is the better petrol: Tesco 99RON or Shell’s 98RON?
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  Could you suggest a petrol SUV under £25,000? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We have been driving a Nissan X-Trail for the past five years and it’s been great: reliable, very comfy and decent on fuel but it’s a diesel and we only...
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  What's the best economical compact SUV? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best compact SUV that has a good real mpg, yet punchy (say 10 seconds 0-60mph or less) yet over 39mpg city drive. Also that as a nearly new,...
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  How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery?
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  What family car what would you recommend ? 30 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a family car. We have a Ford C-MAX but it is old. We often ferry kids around but do not require a massive seven-seater. We loved the...
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  What's the best car for a new driver? 11 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has recently passed her driving test and I would like some advice on the best first car for a young driver. My maximum budget is £5000. The...
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  My windscreen has a waxy resin left on it after using a car wash - how to I clean it off? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Subaru Forester has been hand washed in a commercial car wash that has left a film of wax/resin on the screen. I've tried several means of cleaning,...
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  Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which model Volkswagen Transporter should I buy?
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  I can hear water in the sills of my car - how do I drain it? 14 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi SRi and can hear water movement apparently coming from within the nearside sills? Is this possible, why is it...
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  Should I replace my Kia Cee'd with a Kia Sportage? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On your advice, I purchased a 2007 Kia Cee'd 1.4 S in 2008 which has been brilliant, I've only had to replace the battery. Being retired, I only do about...
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  Buying an exec saloon for a short commute - A6 or GS? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2005 Lexus GS300 and love the reliability, standard level of equipment and comfort. I want to change up to a newer car (1-3 years old). I...
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  MoT failure over suspension 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used Audi A5; however, DVLA records show that the car failed a recent MoT due to: -Nearside front Front suspension has excessive...
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  Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda...
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  Alternatives to Toyota RAV4? 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at changing my Toyota RAV4? Can you possibly give me an alternative car to buy that has about the same spec as the RAV4. Only thing with the...
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  Can I appeal a parking ticket over a minor technicality? 19 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I was parked in a park car park recently and when I returned one hour later I had received a parking fine. The ticket states my car as a Land Rover, which...
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  Erratic temp gauge - should I be concerned? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 MG ZT-T diesel with 69,000 miles - up to the last 3000 miles the needle on the engine temp has always stayed at the half way bar on the gauge...
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  Where can I get a cheap spare wheel? 16 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Mazda 2, but it has only been supplied with a tyre repair kit. Can you tell me where’s the cheapest place to buy a spare wheel?...