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  Should I buy a used EV or a petrol car? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We’ve got around £15k to spend on a second car, mostly for city centre/local journeys. We have a charging point already but unsure whether to buy a used...
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  Are all-season tyres a good choice for ride comfort? 17 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve a 2018 VW Up and it will need new tyres later this year or early next. I’m tempted by Michelin Crossclimates but only the earlier ‘+’ version is available...
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  We only do 1000 miles a year - will this affect the battery on our hybrid? 29 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  As we do only 1000 miles a year, a mechanic mentioned on servicing that the hybrid battery on our Suzuki is not charging enough. Is there an issue regarding...
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  Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers...
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  What winter/offroad tyres would you recommend for an Audi A4? 27 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2015 Audi A4 quattro estate and have moved to a hilly elevated area that often suffers from winter snows. What would be a good choice of winter/offroad...
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  My car has failed the MoT on emissions - how can I fix this? 3 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW Z3 is failing the Irish NCT (equivalent to MoT) on CO2 emissions. Do I need to change the catalytic converter?
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  If I buy a new PHEV at more than £40k what will the VED be? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax?
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  Why is the Mercedes AMG A45 much more power than the Honda Civic Type R? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Could you shed some light on why Honda and Mercedes both produce such different outputs from their 2-litre four-cylinder turbo engines? The new Type R...
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  Will diesel cars be banned in towns and cities? 29 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Am I being neurotic when I think diesel cars in cities and towns will be short-lived? I feel they will be soon banned, which means it will be best to...
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  Can you recommend a reliable automatic used car? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 SEAT Ibiza has suddenly stopped working at 50,000 miles due to problems with the DSG. I only bought this car in 2018, and wasn't looking to get...
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  What is causing my Ford KA to lose power when driving up hills? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2013 Ford KA. It has 13,000 miles on the clock. We live on a steep hill and it can barely get up the hill from a standing start with...
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  I'm thinking of getting a new diesel car. Can you suggest a model? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  The lease on my Volvo V40 petrol auto is due to end in 6 months time so I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. In the main, I have been...
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  Can you recommend a used car for towing a small caravan? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance...
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  Should I worry about the cost of battery replacement on a Tesla? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Tesla but wonder if a PHEV would be more flexible on longer journeys. I'm also concerned about Tesla’s depreciation and cost of...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, economical car that can fit a wheelchair in the back? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What would you suggest for my next car or SUV on a budget of £12,000? It needs to be easy to drive, cheap to tax, fuel efficient, high spec, high seating...
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  Do I have to use my aircon all year round to keep it working properly? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You recently said: "All modern car ventilation systems are designed to be used with the air condition system switched on permanently. Switching it off...
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  What are the pros and cons of leasing a car? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering leasing a Ford Mustang and wish to understand the pros and cons of this idea.
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  Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k...
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  Is a petrol nine-seater van a better choice than a diesel? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol...
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  Will Volkswagen pay for my new EGR after it was broken by the emissions fix? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Volkswagen Golf went into limp mode after the emission fix. I paid £763 for a new EGR and have written to Volkswagen asking for a full refund....