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  Cold starts and cam belts 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Hyundai Tucson with 33000 miles. The dealer recommends replacement of cam belt immediately. I drive mostly short distances - about 5000 miles...
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  What do you think of the Toyota RAV4 Valvematic auto? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is your impression of Toyota RAV4 2.0 petrol Valvematic automatic, please?
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  Topping up gearbox oil in a Reliant Scimitar 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How do I top up the automatic gearbox with transmission fluid in my Reliant Scimitar SE5a 1975? There is no oil in the box whatsoever, however it goes...
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  Would you recommend snow socks for driving on snow? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any experience of using "Snow Socks" when conditions are slippery and snowy? If so, do you recommend using them?
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  Winter tyres for a Countryman? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman D All4, I'm going to drive it to the Alps for skiing and am having difficulty finding winter tyres or chains that fit - it has...
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  Nissan Qashqai tyre wear 11 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The handbook for my new 2011 Qashqai 4X4 directs that wheels should be switched front to back every 3000 miles. That seems very frequent to me and means...
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  De-icer 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As we approach winter, I now have to leave my car outside on the drive. What is the best way to reduce the frost build up on windows overnight and what...
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  Where can I get insurance for a hire car when driving abroad? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I hired a car at an Irish airport last week and found that the excess protection insurance was greater than the cost of hiring the vehicle. Is there an...
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  Tyres in Europe 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving to Italy and returning via Austria and Germany in November. Can I use my UK tyres - Pirelli P7 (I carry snow chains) or do I have to have...
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  Winter Tyres 22 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think it would be OK to take summer tyres off, and put them back on again in the spring - ie swapping between winter and summer tyres? Trying to...
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  English manual for a foreign car? 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive in Portugal. I have bought a Galloper with a Portuguese manual. I need an English manual. Is this car badged as another name? I am told a shogun...
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  Hybrid or diesel? 2 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I do 40k a year, would a Honda Insight have less trouble than a diesel?
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  Intermitted speedo failure 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently the speedo has been dropping to zero for a while. Occasionally it jerks and then restarts again later. The vehicle as been owned from new...
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  Speedometer reading zero on Citroen C3 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2002 Citroen C3 1.4 LX petrol. The speedo reads zero and shows no speed when travelling. The mileage stands still also. I've been...
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  Small car for short commute - recommendation 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase a small car for my short, 6 miles each way, commute each day, some motorway driving, looking to spend around £6k plus part-ex for...
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  4wd car Vs SUV 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am relocating to North Yorkshire with a commute through the Yorkshire Dales. I assume I will need a four-wheel drive for the snow in winter? If so, is...
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  Automatic locking 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On the 2006 Ford Mondeo Ghia X TDCi is it possible to have the door locks autolock as you drive off and can you set the mirrors to autofold when doors...
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  Vauxhall Omega Auto Gearbox 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What would create a sudden loss of oil from area at rear of gearbox indicated at 60 mph by whitish smoke at back of car? All fluids checked OK except gearoil...
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  What's wrong with my BMW 3 Series's cruise control? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 BMW 318D E90 2007. When I engage the cruise control (70mph) it cuts out the engine and all kind of warning lights appear on the dashboard....
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  The ESP light came on in our Suzuki Ignis - should we be worried? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 52 plate Suzuki Ignis has covered just over 50,000 miles and is regularly maintained. Yesterday my wife was driving the car when the ESP light came...