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  All weather/ Winter tyres for an E60 5 Series 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Are there run-flat winter or all-weather tyres available from any manufacturers? If so, which brand would you recommend and would it be suitable to leave...
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  What fuel consumption should I expect? 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a W Reg Vauxhall Astra 1.6 16v. Can you tell me how much fuel my car should use? What mpg should I expect in different situations?
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  Running an Aygo diesel 18 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Engine management light comes on and goes off with no loss of power. I have had the EGR valve changed, this has not stopped the problem; when having a...
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  What does my 180,000-mile Jaguar S-Type need in terms of servicing? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise the running and servicing costs for the Jaguar S-Type? It has done 180,000 miles but runs like a beauty. I only paid £850 for it...
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  Rough running Corsa 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased the above car from a Vauxhall dealer. Having read your columns and back room all the negative press about DMF's has got me thinking....
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  Should you switch the air conditioning off in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)? 25 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  You recently advised to keep air con on at all times to avoid damage to seals and gas escape etc. I have a Kia XCeed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle...
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  Is a flickering daytime running light an MoT failure? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure?
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  What happens if you're driving an electric car and run out of battery power? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Although I've never run out of fuel, it does happen to many drivers and is generally simple to rectify. But what happens if you're driving an electric...
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  Run flat tyre wear 5 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think run flat tyres are prone to more wear than normal tyres? I have a MINI Cooper S on a 57 plate and replaced the original front Dunlop Sport...
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  Do I need to keep my run flat tyres for insurance purposes? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have Mercedes E350 with run flat tyres, if I replace these with ordinary tyres would this affect the insurance or my Mercedes service and breakdown cover?
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  What is the AGM setting on my battery charger? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Volkswagen Golf has been garaged since the middle of March. I bought a CTEK battery charger and connected it. There is a setting called AGM. What...
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  How long do I need to run my car to keep the battery charged if I'm quarantined because of Coronavirus? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to be quarantined for three months. I propose to run my car weekly. How long do I need to run it to keep the battery charged? Anything else...
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  Why can't I get more than 30mpg in my new Skoda Karoq? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have the new Skoda Karoq 1.0 DSG. It's a lovely little car that drives well, even the DSG is amazing. However, I've done around 1200 miles and I can't...
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  What's the cheapest to run car for my 19-year-old daughter? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my 19-year-old daughter a car with the lowest running costs (insurance and road tax). We car share, so I will also be a named driver....
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  What's the cause of white smoke and emulsion on the on the inside of the oil filler cap? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What is the cause of white exhaust smoke, even when the car is warm, from my 2008 Renault Modus 1.2 petrol with 32,000 miles on? There is also a small...
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  Need a cheap and reliable car for work 9 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a cheap runabout to use for my daily commute to work (five miles return). I have found two cars, but can you advise which one would make the...
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  Should we fit non run flat tyres to our BMW Z4? 23 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's BMW Z4 came on Bridgestone Potenza run flat tyres and, although she loves the car, we both find the ride to be wanting. It doesn't ride anywhere...
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  Are run flat tyres worth the expense? 5 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2004 Ford Mondeo with a new estate car. I have looked at Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series amongst others. A problem with the BMW is...
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  Buying a luxury car for £8k? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am 80 years old and run a small runabout for local shopping. I would like to buy an executive car to replace my car and use for longer trips to visit...
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  My Passat diesel's fan stays on after I switch off the engine - is this related to the DPF? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Passat Estate diesel and have read your comments regarding the problems of the DPF. On a couple of occasions recently the engine fan has continued...