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  VW Polo 1.4TDi problem. 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Polo 1.4 TDI(80ps) from new (2006) and it has been properly serviced, although not always by a main dealer. The timing chain which drives...
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  Out of controlled 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I write with reference to an incident that occurred whilst driving a brand new MINI. I was driving on the M1 and whilst changing lanes the car lost stability....
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  I need a small, economical fun car and can't decide between a MINI or a Suzuki Swift. 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have 10k max to spend on a car. I need it to be economical but nippy. It has to be roomy and safe, reliable and cheap to service as I commute 16,000...
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  You're wrong about the effect of coasting on fuel economy. 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Twice in the past year you have answered a similar question to 'is it economical to coast in neutral down hill'. Both times your answer is wrong! Of course...
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  What's causing a 'humming' noise to come from my P-reg Ford Fiesta's front wheel? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a knocking noise from my P-reg Ford Fiesta's front offside wheel. I was told it was a warped wheel so I changed to a full set of alloys, but now...
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  How can we get our twin 17-year-old boys learning to drive as cheaply as possible? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have twin boys who will be 17 in September. Obviously they would like to learn to drive. However, insurance is likely to be a big issue. Would it be...
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  Dodgems 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you explain to me where I am going wrong? Yesterday, whilst driving around a roundabout, a car came from my off side, (I was travelling around...
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  Full frontal 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You recently mentioned the risks of car theft in Poland, even for right-hand drive cars. The same is apparently also true in neighbouring Lithuania. Here...
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  Commuter belter 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a replacement car to use as a commute of around 110 miles a day plus some business miles say 28-30k miles per annum. At present I have...
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  Green simplicity 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in the overfuelling problem about which you often comment. Can you please tell me if this affects diesel engines as well as petrol engines?...
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  I want to change my Civic - advice please. 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my 5th Honda Civic, which I keep for three years and the time for a change is here. I like the Civic but the rear visibility has meant a few minor...
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  Institute of Advanced Manslaughter 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I quote from the IAM handbook - "Advanced Driving - the essential guide" in which and I quote, from page 46: "As a rule, left foot braking is best avoided,...
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  What do you think of CVT transmissions? 21 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Are CVT transmissions any good?
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  What's the best used car for a long commute? 6 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What’s the best car for real-world economy on a 130-mile round trip commute.
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  Can I leave my car on a slope without applying the handbrake? 27 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe to leave my Honda HR-V (manual) in park on my sloping drive without applying the handbrake?
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  What will go wrong with my car if I don't drive it during lockdown? 22 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What happens to electric cars if they're not used for some time?
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  What's the best hybrid car? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I do a fair bit of town and motorway driving and was wondering what is the best family hybrid car?
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  My son is a named driver on my insurance and has had an accident in another car - do I need to declare it? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is a named driver on my insurance. He has had a no-fault accident while having a lesson with a driving school in their car. Do I need to declare...
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  What vehicle would you recommend for short city journeys? 29 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What vehicle would you recommend for short city journeys?
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  What's the best automatic city car? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think is the best automatic city car?