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  Do I need to have my Audi A3's pump module recoded after replacement? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi A3's ABS pump module has packed in. I got a used pump and module with the same numbers on as mine, but was wondering whether, if the part numbers...
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  My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought...
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  What easy access 4x4 would you recommend for £18,000? 23 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have £18,000 to spend on a 4x4. What car would you recommend as my partner is disabled?
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  What's the best petrol SUV for £30k? 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a mid-size SUV with a petrol engine, autobox and on demand four-wheel drive. I also want 17-inch wheels and a boot big enough for two...
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  Why no prestige family MPVs? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Why do prestige manufacturers not make a car like the Ford S Max? It is superior on space and driving position to my current 5 Series so looking to test...
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  Should I buy an old S-Class? 11 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I’m considering a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 S-Class. The car has had one owner from new and is sold with a full service history and 134,000 miles on the clock....
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  Is it normal for a MINI to use a litre of oil every 10k miles? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told that it is fairly normal for a MINI Cooper S to use a litre of oil every 10,000 to 12,000 miles. Is this true as my MINI is using around...
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  Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned...
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  Vibrating Jaguar S-Type transmission 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar S-Type 2.7 Diesel Automatic, 05-plate with 77k miles. There is a shaking/vibration from the transmission when it is accelerating between...
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  Buying advice for 2008 Kia Carens 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Y reg Zafira 2.0 DTi is getting to the point of replacement and I have spotted 2x Kia Carens on offer at a local dealers, both for £6495 each. The...
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  Should I have my S-Max's timing belt and tensioners changed at 60,000 miles? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My S-Max 2.5T has done 60,000 miles and is due a service at 62,500. Should I get the timing belt and tensions etc changed? Ford recommends 125,000 but...
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  Toyota Yaris Review 6 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a mere amateur in these matters, but the following extract of your Toyota Yaris 1.33 (non hybrid) automatic (ie Multidrive S) review seems to me to...
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  MoTing rotter 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In December last year I had my 6 yr old Ford Mondeo MoT'd at a Ford dealer. The car was serviced and the service department took measurements of the tyres...
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  Should I buy a Cat S Tesla? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a CAT S Tesla Model 3 and I'm aware that insurance may cost more but I have a number of other questions that I'm hoping you might...
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  Why does my 2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S smell of petrol? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a 2014 petrol Countryman Cooper S from new. Over the last few months the smell of petrol in the passenger compartment and outside when...
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  My MINI Cooper S 2014 central display is not working, is there a fix for this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mini Cooper S. The central display opens, moves to the main menu then goes blank. This cycle then repeats ad infinitum. In the short period...
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  I have £6000 for a fun, economic and reliable car - any suggestions? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £6000 to spend on a used car. I'll use it for a daily 25 mile commute in rush hour and, as my wife has a Volkswagen Up!, it will be our main...
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  Buying new wheels for MINI Countryman Cooper S All4 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Cooper S All4 Countryman in March 2014. It has run flat Goodyear tyres (A17L 225/45 R18 91V) and we have done about 6,000 miles. Where...
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  Used Audi Q5 - a good buy? 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking into buying a Q5 and have a budget up to £18k (possibly £20k at a stretch). Based on my budget a lot of the cars I’m finding are from around...
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  Would you recommend buying these cars? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if any of the cars below would be a good buy? Is there a reputable agency that will go and see the car to independently check it for condition,...