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  Are Volkswagens really as problematic as you say? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I know you question your loyalty to Volkswagen, but they can't all be that bad. I know a lot of people put in complaints about them, but there are a heck...
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  A car to suit all needs 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My...
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  Why does my Land Rover Discovery 3's warranty only cover repairs up to £3000? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned from new a Land Rover Discovery 3 which is coming up to five years old. I have taken out Land Rover's extended warranty for each of the two...
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  My warranty company won't replace my Citroen C3's catalytic converter - what should I do? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a 2005 Citroen C3. I bought it on 31 January this year from a local garage. At the time of sale I also purchased a 12-month three star...
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  Drive shafted 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am appalled by some of the tales of dodgy behaviour by dealers. Here's one to add to the list. In February 2009 I bought a used 05 VW Passat 2-litre...
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  Advice on the best replacement for my V70 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I hope that you can help. We currently run an 05 Volvo V70 D5 manual estate. The performance, fuel consumption, seat support and trust in the safety...
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  Kyenes easy man 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I write as a great admirer of your journalism, and seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of automotive matters. So it was with some disappointment and mystification...
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  Tugwell? 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have been actively considering swapping my elderly 1998 Volvo 940 2.3Lpt Celebration Estate (only 73kmiles) for something newer as the time is supposedly...
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  I think my number plates have been cloned - what do I do? 6 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an auto pay ULEZ account with TfL for my black Skoda Yeti 4x4 for my occasional visits to visit family in Wimbledon. Having been there the last...
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  Are speed warnings now mandatory? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have just taken delivery of a 24 plate Toyota Aygo Cross. The car is all good accept every time you go above the speed limit the car pings quite loudly...
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  Is buying a high mileage Porsche Macan Turbo a risk? 10 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2014 Porsche Macan Turbo with 122000 miles on the odometer. The car has had the transfer box sorted which is a known problem...
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  Are red cars still vulnerable to sun 'bleaching'? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I owned a couple of red cars in the 1980s and 90s. Both were new and even though they were garaged much of the time the paintwork suffered badly from...
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  I asked my dealer to supply smaller wheels for my Kia and they refused on safety grounds, is this correct? 21 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In 2022 you advised that it would be possible to replace my low-profile wheels with smaller wheels and thicker tyres. When I asked Kia, they refused to...
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  Can I fit taller tyres to my Kia? 13 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia soul with 18" wheels and the tyres I have at the moment our very flat from road to rim if that makes sense? Can you suggest a cheap tyre type...
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  Can my daughter reject her faulty car? 17 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a Mokka X Elite on the 7th August, after six days the engines management light came on. She contacted the garage who after a discussion...
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  My neighbour is deliberately obscuring their numberplate to avoid ULEZ - should I report this? 27 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a resident in our road who has 'stuck' leaves over her number plate to avoid detection from the ULEZ cameras. Her son is a serving police officer...
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  Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit...
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  I need plug-in hybrid for towing - what are my options? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Range Rover to tow my caravan while my wife has a Nissan Leaf as a run-about. I want to replace both with a PHEV 4WD towcar, my caravan...
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  How can I get proof of a car's full service history? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a used Dacia Duster with a comprehensive service history duly stamped in the service book - but with no invoices to back this up. My...
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  Should I put my Toyota Aygo X in neutral at traffic lights? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased the Toyota Aygo X with the CVT and find it brilliant. As with my Lexus, do I have to leave in gear at traffic lights etc or put into...