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  Is it legal to use a dash cam in the USA when I hire a car? 13 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  In your article on dash cams you list a number of European countries where it is illegal to use them. Is it legal to use a dash cam in the USA when I hire...
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  Should I avoid a used campervan that has eight previous owners? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What should I be looking out for when buying a Volkswagen T5 camper with 116,000 miles on the clock? It has eight previous owners and very little MoT and...
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  Does historic vehicle tax require the vehicle to be insured? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have acquired a 1978 motorcycle which I will be restoring. I have accordingly applied for a SORN, with the intention of applying for historic vehicle...
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  A foreign registered HGV damaged my car - how do I proceed with a claim? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Today I was overtaking a lorry when it pulled out and severely damaged the passenger side of my car.vThe lorry was Romanian and I suppose I was in his...
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  How much charge will a PHEV battery lose over five years? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I intend to keep the vehicle for five years and I do 15000 miles per year. I am a little concerned at battery deterioration...
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  Electric gates damaged my but the owners of the house won't return my calls - what can I do? 7 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After viewing a house for sale via an estate agents (but shown around by the vendor) the electric gates of the property closed on my car. The vendor agreed...
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  Is an EV actually cost effective? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to decide on my next car. With pure EVs I hear of £50 pcm battery lease and then whatever commercial charging points cost. What is the sort...
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  Do you have a Ford radio code for a C serial number? 8 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently had the battery on my Ford Mondeo Mk4 replaced and I need the code for my radio. I've pulled out the unit and have the following serial numbers:...
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  Why does my TPMS keep giving me a warning? 26 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Jaguar XFR. 12 months ago the tyre pressure warning came up on the dash. I pulled over and checked but the pressures were fine. Since then...
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  Has the price of MGFs bottomed out? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have had an 18 year old MGF almost since new and have had years of fun in what I consider to be the last true MGs. Do your think the price has bottomed...
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  Does mileage have an effect on the value of written off cars? 1 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Vauxhall Astra. It's silver, manual with a mileage of 160,000. It;s just been written off and I need to agree its value with the insurers....
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  What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10? 29 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've...
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  Do I need to notify my insurer of a modification if I change my runflat tyres? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I saw you recently advised a driver to inform his insurance about replacing runflats with non runflats as a modification. What's your advice about my MINI...
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  Should I swap my BMW 535d Touring for 530d Touring? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of swapping my 2011 535d BMW Touring M Sport, that has done 111,000 (on 19-inch wheels), for a 2011 530d BMW Touring SE that's done 98,000...
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  Can I fit all season tyres to my BMW X3? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 BMW X3 ill be due new tyres shortly. It uses 225/60/17V, currently Pirelli P7, which have lasted 40k miles. BMW say my transmission warranty will...
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  DSG transmission judder - what is it? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf has recently developed a slight judder when accelerating gently at low revs in low gears. The problem has been acknowledged by an accompanying...
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
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  Should I buy this secondhand BMW Z3? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 2.8-litre 1998 BMW Z3 for £2000. I have known the lady owner and her husband for some time and she has told me that the only reason...
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  Buying a car for high mileage 11 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a job which requires 30,000 miles of driving per year. I have £11,000 to spend and have no family, so am considering the Honda CR-Z - with the hope...
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  Doors refuse to lock - what's the fault? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 1999 Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 V6. It was a cheap car that had a few problems, which have all been fixed apart from one – I can’t lock...