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  Can I use summer tyres below 7 degrees centigrade? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As an expat Canadian, I am well used to the notion of winter tyres. I was listening to a programme on Radio 4 this morning on the subject and an "expert"...
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  My Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start. Does it have an electrical fault? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TDCI won't start in the mornings. I've changed the battery twice, changed the alternator and both have been checked, no lights...
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  Why has my VW satnav stopped giving traffic updates? 27 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My satnav no longer picks up traffic, roadworks etc. VW tells me it is no longer supporting its own satnav. Is that genuinely true?
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  Can I retrofit Bluetooth into my car? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro van and would like to know if I can upgrade the infotainment/radio to incorporate a hands free Bluetooth system.
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  Skoda Yeti battery problems 29 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery...
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  Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very satisfied with my Subaru Outback 2.5 automatic. It's an excellent car, but slightly too big for my driving now. I am not keen on the XV...
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  Renault Scenic Dynamique dci 110 EDC Auto FAP 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago I asked you about the new auto gear box of above, and you said they were similar to the VW. Well I decided to buy the above. Car now done...
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  What are these strange noises coming from my Peugeot 407? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There are two different noises on my recently-bought 2006 Peugeot 407 SE diesel. The first is a squeaking noise occasionally from the clutch. The garage...
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  Unusual circumstance 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am going away for 5 weeks from mid-February, and will leave my car on a friend's land, but in the open and uncovered, during that time. I plan to leave...
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  Are these two Audi prices right? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking at purchasing a used Audi A4 Avant and am looking at two in particular, both of which are being sold through Audi's used and approved...
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  Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full...
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  My MINI Cooper S 2014 central display is not working, is there a fix for this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mini Cooper S. The central display opens, moves to the main menu then goes blank. This cycle then repeats ad infinitum. In the short period...
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  Do you know of a good non-subscription car GPS tracker? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know of a good non-subscription car GPS tracker?
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  Should I buy a Lada Niva 4x4 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I spend a fair bit of time in rural Bulgaria. The hire cars are expensive and not up to road conditions of rutted cart tracks. I notice that most neighbours...
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  How can drivers be encouraged to drive more carefully in fog? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  It seems that fog is a 'blind spot' to perhaps most drivers. Last night we drove for miles in thick fog, from London along the A303. Basically there was...
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  Smart Car Keys Repairs 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Smart agent quoted £220 for new key & required two 80 mile round trips to verify details,order key and return to have key programmed. www.keyfobrepair.co.uk...
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  Clicking noise from the immobiliser 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox. The faults include intermittent working of the...
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  Usedless car warranty 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2001 BMW for £3,900 from an independent dealer, which came with the standard 3-month warranty. After a few days driving I have noticed...
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  Fiestering sore 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a brand-new Ford Fiesta 5 weeks ago and has had to call the AA out 3 times because it wouldn't start. All three patrolmen have said...
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  Which tyres would reduce road noise from my Fiat Punto? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 Fiat Punto Dynamic is an honest little car, and economical too. However, the road noise from the cheap European tyres is excessive. What tyres...