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  Mechanic says the oil level is high due to diesel in the oil sump from stopping DPF cycle. Is this possible? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had my Hyundai Tuscan serviced and, after 3000 miles checked, the oil level - which was about 2cm above the max line. I took it back to the garage...
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  My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview...
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  If I declare a hard wired dash camera in my car, will my insurance premium increase? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You mentioned that, for insurance purposes, fitting a hard wired dashcam could count as a vehicle modification. If unannounced, it could then invalidate...
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  I can't trickle charge my car. Can I piggy-back power from a fully charged, matching battery? 3 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm not always wanting to drive my 2003 Volkswagen Golf 30-odd miles once every two weeks during this time of year to keep my battery charged due to low...
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  Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid for us? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our 70s and we have two cars (a Renault Scenic and a Citroen C3) but we would like to go down to one. This will probably be our...
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  Can I trickle charge my car? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  With the enforced lay-up of my 2018 Jaguar XF, can I use a C-TEK MVS 5-C trickle charger on my car? If so, where is the best place to connect it?
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  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can I legally park a braked small horse trailer (no horses) on a public highway? What if anything does it need and does is it an agricultural vehicle?
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  Should I keep my modern classic covered if it is parked outside? 29 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an immaculate 2004 Toyota Celica TS which will have to live outside as further classic cars have used my garage space. This car is for keeps and...
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  My car judders when accelerating - could this be down to previous misfuelling? 19 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  On odd occasions my 2013 BMW X1 suffers the judders as I accelerate through the gears. As if it doesn't know whether to go on - but you can easily just...
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  Could you recommend an easily accessible car with a wide boot opening for my wheelchair? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a new wheelchair and crutch user who loves driving and this is done mostly alone. My 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 is great as the boot opening is wide enough...
• MINI Cooper and Cooper S - How safe are our Classic Cars? 11 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  and months. In some instances the spare parts that can be considered 'safety critical', covering brakes, suspension and drive train are failing without warning and could in the wrong set of road circumstances could lead to some horrific accidents. One example I will give you is the humble
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  Golf GTI infotainment broken 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently took delivery of a new Golf GTI. After 3 weeks of ownership, the central MMI system failed and I lost use of the radio, sat nav, phone integration...
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  My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid...
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  Is staying in the middle lane safer than constantly changing lanes on the motorway? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  It seems to me that the continual movement of vehicles from the nearside to and from the overtaking lanes to make progress along a motorway is potentially...
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  Persistent ECU fault on my Corsa 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Diesel 09 reg. I bought it from Evans Halshaw and it came with a three month warranty which has now expired. The problem I...
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  My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does...
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  What is causing my Honda Civic Type S' battery to discharge in under a week? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new petrol engined Honda Civic Type S on 28 April 2011 from Swansway Honda Rochdale with delivery mileage. Since then, when I've taken...
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  My BMW has suffered turbo failure at just under four years 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 BMW X3 2.0 diesel which is 3 years 10 mths old. It has covered 57,000 miles and the turbo has failed. Is there anyway I can claim from BMW...
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  Do the 'economy' tyre pressure settings on my Vauxhall Insignia help with mpg and will they affect tyre wear? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a secondhand 2009 Insignia 2.0 CDTI SE to replace my 2001 Toyota Avensis 1.8 VVTI. I hoped to improve fuel economy with my change in...
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  Can anything be done to encourage drivers not to hog motorway lanes? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm becoming more frustrated by the lack of skills exhibited by some motorway drivers, who never leave their lane and make it difficult for others to overtake....