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  Why do police require dashcam footage one minute either side of any incident? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Why do the police require dashcam footage for one minute before and after an incident? I reported an incident that occurred less than a minute before parking...
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  Are there really delays on new cars or is this just an excuse to hike prices? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are car manufacturers being honest about the continuing delays on new cars due to computer chip shortages? Or is this just an excuse to hike prices? I...
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  Why are the prices of used cars rising? 12 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have been looking at buying a large, used SUV for the last three months: Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 etc. I now notice that the exact cars...
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  Need a dash cam that can be powered by the USB socket in my car 11 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need a dash cam that can be powered by the USB socket in my car, is there such a thing? Alternatively, is it possible to have some form of extension...
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  Is there a gadget to jump start a car from the cigarette lighter socket? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  You recently mentioned a gadget for jump starting a car via a cigarette lighter socket. Can you recommend a particular make?
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  My father's car hit a dog that ran out in the road - should he give his insurance details to the owner? 24 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My father had an incident where a dog on an extendable lead (its owner at the other end of) ran out from a property and into the road. He was unable to...
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  Should it be made illegal for insurers to raise premiums after a no-fault declaration? 20 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Please would you consider leading a drive to make it illegal for insurance companies to penalise motorists by way of increased premiums for no-fault declaration...
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  What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette?
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  Buying a used Audi A3 - which engine is best? 27 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am well aware of the problems of certain Volkswagen engines, but I like the old A3 5 door body shape as visibility out is good. Which is the best, most...
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  Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel...
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  Buying a car for holidaying in Spain? 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In view of increasing car hire and insurance issues, I am thinking about buying a car for my use when holidaying in Spain 6 times a year. I am considering...
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  1990 Scirocco keeps snapping clutch cables 4 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 1990 Volkswagaen Scirocco had its clutch replaced in November 2013 along with the clutch cable. Since then the cable has snapped on five occasions....
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  What's the best family estate? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Honda Civic but are expecting our second child soon so are looking for something a little bigger. Our main criteria are: - Under...
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round....
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  Extra wheels with winter tyres 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We live in South-West France, and the winters can get pretty cold (earlier this year it was -20, although that is exceptional). I would like to get some...
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  Winter tyres: Your advice versus my Insurer's advice? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm fitting winter tyres to my front-wheel drive Roomster. Both the tyre dealer and my insurer (the latter checked with their technical dept) said front...
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  Tyre pressures 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I owned a Ford Fusion a few years ago. The Owners Handbook had the usual section on the tyre pressures for the car, normal and heavy load. To my surprise...
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  Buying a car with corroded wheels 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Viewed a car for sale four days ago at dealership (2007 plate). Only half the disc on each alloy wheel was corroded (1-2mm deep) in particular around the...
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  Breakdown services and battery sales 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please publish this warning to your readers. Two week's ago, my wife's car failed to start. Being a member of one the largest car breakdown service...