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  Leaving a car for 1 month - is there anything I need to do? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 petrol engined KIA Carens will be left on our drive from 6 January to 4 February, whilst we are on a cruise. Are there any procedures I should...
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  Parking Eye parking charge notice - how can I appeal? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just received a parking ticket from Parking Eye for parking at a large service station. I had just arrived back from France and had driven non-stop...
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  Honda Civic Faulty batch of cylinder heads - could you clarify? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Could you just clarify some details about the Honda Civic. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/civic-2006/?section=good Having read your review...
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  Must I fit replacement injectors and fuel pump to my 2003 Mondeo? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Mondeo 2.0TDCI which has just turned 100,000 on the clock and well maintained. The computer warning light has been coming on periodically...
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  Which specification Ford Fiesta EcoBoost should I go for? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I test drove a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 yesterday and I have fallen in love with it. What is the best spec level to buy that will hold a good value...
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  Changing wheels and tyres 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen DS4 has 18-inch wheels and low profile 225/45 R18 tyres. I have done 3000-miles and the ride is poor. I am assuming that the large wheel and...
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  Tips on using video evidence in court. 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Speaking as someone who, many years ago in a previous life (before Police - Camera - Action), was involved in the technical aspects of installing some...
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  Nice little earner 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I thought that you might be interested in an email from a leading Legal Expenses Insurer. Is it any wonder insurance premiums are at the level that they...
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  My MGF won't start in the rain 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my MGF for a long while but recently it will not start in the rain, so I have to shut the fuel off and turn it over - then it fires up and...
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  Who pays for a new turbo? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a Ford Galaxy Zetec 2009 from 'the UK’s leading car and van retailer' about 3 months ago and the vehicle keeps failing into limp mode, with...
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  How does the Honda Jazz's i-Shift work? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please explain how the i-Shift in a 2008-2010 Jazz works in practice? Do you have a choice between fully automatic and using the steering wheel...
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  Why do people hover next to HGVs on the motorway? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For a long time I have suspected that some drivers are using cruise control or are saving fuel when I see them slowly passing a foreign lorry. Surely one...
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  Belt failure in a Citroen C8 - excellent customer service from Citroen. 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The cambelt of my daughter’s Citroen C8 broke at 99,000 miles and repairs were likely to cost us more than £2000. For normal use, the handbook recommends...
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  Tuning my Audi A4 1 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 Audi 130bhp TDi Avant with 140k miles on the clock which I have owned since 50k. I recently purchased a 'TDI Tuning Box' primarily for...
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  Lead time on a Skoda Yeti 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered A Skoda Yeti (1.8 TSI 4x4 SE+) back in Sept and was told to expect delivery in 3 to 4 months (late Dec to Jan). Today (9th Jan) on visiting my...
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  Blue about colour choices. 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently in the process of buying a new car. I note with some amazement that several manufacturers only offer one base (non-metallic) paint colour. This...
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  Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have...
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  Why the delay in delivery of my new Citroen Grand Picasso? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Citroen Grand Picasso Exclusive EGS on order since March. The delivery date was going to be June, but the dealer has told me that the expected...
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  How can I mount a dash cam without a lead trailing down? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having had the disappointing experience of being side-swiped by a lorry and the driver then claiming it was my fault, it's time to get a dash cam. One...
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  Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?...