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  My Audi A4 has been recalled for a potential plenum chamber fault, but it's already broken down. What are my rights? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I received a recall letter last Wednesday for a potential problem with my Audi A4's plenum chamber. Ironically my car broke down on Saturday and, according...
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  Why is my mother's Mazda MX-5 misfiring? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mum has a 10-year-old 1.8 Mazda MX-5 Icon. It's been looked after very well, and is in generally good condition, though it doesn't go very far. She...
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  A dealer lied about the condition of a car I bought. What do I do? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  When I bought a used car recently, I asked about the MOT and was told it was done on the 7 October. I then asked about advisories and was told it had none....
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  Someone drove into me and has now changed their story with their insurers - what do I do? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My car was hit by a car which was in a traffic lane controlled by a red light. My car suffered damage to the rear o/s door and wheel arch. We stopped immediately...
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  My friend's partner hit my car and is blaming me - should I take him to court? 9 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At a recent family reunion, my friend's partner backed into my car in torrential rain - before I'd even moved - causing serious damage to my car. He shot...
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  Parking: Politeness, morality and the law 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a question I'm hoping I can get some opinions on, featuring the exciting topic of... PARKING. So, I currently car-share half my journey to work...
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  Can you overtake cyclists on double white lines? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  A short way from my home is a hill approximately 2 miles in length. There are double white lines in the centre of the road. There are lots of cyclists...
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  What could be the cause of my engine's loss of power? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI with a 1461cc engine on a F plate. It is in what I believe is known as Limp Mode. There are 2 warning lights...
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  I'm looking for estate or medium SUV for long road trips, what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 18,000 miles a year; two 3000 mile road trips each year and then the rest is a mix of around town and 50 miles on the motorway. I'm looking...
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  What causes my Vauxhall Zafira to blow a fuse? 22 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 Vauxhall Zafira keeps blowing a fuse. The engine cuts out when the fuse blows and the starter motor won't turn over to restart the engine until...
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  Can a relative from Australia visit UK for six months, buy and insure a car and take it to Europe for a while? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Early next year I will have a relative from Australia visiting me and staying in UK for around six months. Rather than hiring a car for such a long period,...
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  I unknowingly bought a written off car and the seller says he didn't know. What can I do? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a vehicle two weeks ago. I did the full Hpi check and sent the logbook off to put it in my name as I’m the new owner of the vehicle. I received...
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  How can I get an MOT during lockdown if I'm shielding? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 207CC will be due for an MOT and service in February. I normally take it to the Peugeot garage, which is 18 miles away but even if I were to...
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  What is better for a flat battery, a booster or charger? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is better, battery booster or charger for a flat battery? Can you explain the difference, please?
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  Is there any way to get driving lessons for a teen under 17 years old? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to turn 16 and over the next 12 months I would like to give him the opportunity to get his driving skills up to the level where he...
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  What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if...
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  Is it true that my SEAT can't be trickle charged due to specialised battery tech? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We own a SEAT Arona FR auto and we need to self isolate as we are in a high risk group so won't be driving the car for the next 3 weeks. We wish to put...
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  What's the best option if I want to upgrade the touchscreen in our car? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of a touchscreen upgrade to a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS. What would be the best option in looks as well as price?
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  Are signal blockers a good stocking filler? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Considering buying a few signal blocker pouches as stocking fillers. Some of them look a bit cheap and I’m not sure how effective they are. Are there any...
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  Is a 1995 Ford Escort Cabrio a classic car? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a ‘black grape’ (purple) 1.6 litre Ford Escort Solar Cabrio bought from new in January 1995 so it’s a one-owner car. It has done just over 50,000...