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  Does my 1974 Triumph TR6 need an MoT? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 1974 Triumph TR6 is a year from its last MoT. DVLA have taxed it at zero rate with the phrase “this vehicle may or may not need an MoT”. How on Earth...
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  Do I need to notify my insurer of a modification if I change my runflat tyres? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I saw you recently advised a driver to inform his insurance about replacing runflats with non runflats as a modification. What's your advice about my MINI...
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  Should Ford reimburse me for a third tyre valve failure on my Focus? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have now had three failures of tyre valves on my Ford Focus due to corrosion between the rim and valve. The first two were reluctantly fixed under warranty...
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  Should I replace my 2010 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My first diesel Skoda Octavia Estate managed 200,000 miles until I replaced it with a 6 month old model in 2010 With 100,000 miles on the clock. Should...
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  How do I claim back expenses from Renault for a breached contract? 8 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  An old Renault Zoe was advertised for £9000 on the Renault website (for orders placed till 31 December 2016). My local dealers did not do the deal, but...
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  Why does the boot on my Vectra automatically lock after 20 seconds? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Vectra see the boot locks after you pull away and then if you get out the car the boot will not open until you shut the front doors and then lock and...
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  Is the Volvo V50 a reliable car? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Volvo V50 since I bought it new in 2012. The car runs fine, but I am retiring soon and wondering if it is a good car to keep for long term...
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  Which SUV to buy? 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have...
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  Was the Toyota RAV4 ever offered with leather seats? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5 auto that was advertised with leather seats. I have found splits in the side squab driver's seat and have been...
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  Buying a first car - i10 or Picanto? 28 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a first car for my wife. She can only drive an automatic. I have decided we definitely want a proper torque converter auto. The front...
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  Why does my classic cut out on the motorway? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am the proud owner of a 20 year old Audi 100. It has done 98,000 miles and is well maintained. Over the past three years the engine has cut out on the...
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  What should I replace my Mondeo with? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I will be changing my five year old 50,000 mile Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDI this year and have looked around extensively. However, having test driven a Mazda 6,...
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  Will I have to change the DPF in my Qashqai after three years? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You recently advised somebody who was thinking of buying a diesel car to take in to account replacing the DPF after three years. I have a one-year-old...
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  Underside body problems with Toyota Avensis 22 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a four year old Toyota Avensis from a main dealer in April. It has just had its MoT ,which it passed, however they noticed that two holes on the...
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  The major electrical fault with our Renault Scenic was just down to a faulty battery. 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the letter from WR of Grays in, we had a similar problem with our Scenic. I took it to our local Renault agent, who, after four visits and two...
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  Crankshaft failure on BMW 3 Series - who should pay? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 BMW 3 Series with 61,000 miles on the clock and a full service history (not all by BMW). The car has been diagnosed with a snapped crankshaft...
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  How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the...
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  Would you recommend the Ford Wildtrack as a family car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2009 Ford pick-up, double cab, Wildtrack 3.0 TDCI 4WD. It has 30,646 miles and is £11,991 plus VAT. It will effectively be the...
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  What petrol estate car? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and...
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  What hatchback for a daily commute? 25 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is looking to replace his 03 reg 1.3 Toyota Corolla which we have had from new. He commutes about 45-50 miles per day, so we think a diesel...