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  Should I replace my seven-year old car battery? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2010 Renault Scenic 2.0-litre, which I bought in August 2013. As far as I know, it came with the original battery, and I've not replaced the battery...
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  What should I ask the dealer when buying a used car? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Golf GTI 2017-2018 at a Volkswagen dealer soon. I know about the DSG servicing at 40,000 miles, but what other problems do I need...
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  What's the best car for a 6ft7 teenager who has just passed their test? 11 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Son is 6'7" tall and 18 years old. The 57 plate Renault Clio that he and my daughter learnt to drive in is reaching the point of needing some serious...
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  What should I look for when buying a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems?
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  My car went in to have a cam belt change and now needs a new engine - should I have to pay? 26 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was advised by my local Audi dealer to change the cam belt on my five-year-old Audi A3 with 32,000 miles on the clock, so I booked it in for this and...
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  What should I look for on a pre-reg car? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered Vauxhall Viva SE that was registered in July 2018 and has been in the dealer's compound ever since. Should I worry about rust and deterioration...
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  The windscreen on my new Skoda Octavia has suction cup marks inside - how do I remove them? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car was built to order. It's a month old Skoda Ooctavia Estate. With the cold weather, two large suction cup marks (circle with a central circle dot)...
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  What relatively small, wheelchair accessible vehicle could I get for £10,000? 28 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My father-in-law recently returned home after nine months in hospital following a spinal cord injury. He's now wheelchair bound and needs a wheelchair...
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  Can I use super-unleaded fuel in my Volvo 850? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just acquired a K reg Volvo 850 GLT with just 25,000 fully-documented miles on the clock. Is it okay to use super-unleaded fuel in this car? Also,...
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  A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is...
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  Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no...
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  Screen washers on BMW X1 not working 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I followed your tip to clear blockage with hose. I heard a bang from the drivers side wing and washers still only throw out a few dribbles of water. Have...
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  Great Volkswagen customer service 5 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 which recently developed a fault. The EPC and catalytic converter warning lights came on. We booked the car in to Peter...
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  Ex-rental Range Rover? 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a 9 month old Range Rover with 8k miles sold by dealer as Approved Used Land Rover where previous owner is Enterprise (ERAC Ltd). Don't...
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  Small Turbo Petrol 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My brother is considering buying a brand new or max two year old petrol Ford Focus with a 1.0L EcoBoost Engine (Manual Transmission). Are there any...
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  Should a manufacturer's warranty cover a faulty USB socket? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 12 month old Kia Sorrento back to the garage for my 12 month service. AS well as the service, the dealer was going to fix the cigarette lighter,...
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  Importing my car from Thailand - is it worth the hassle? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in Thailand and owns a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Highlander with a 3.0 litre engine and top spec leather seats, sat nav, reverse camera and 22-inch...
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  How can manufacturers be persuaded to fit spare wheels to cars? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I heartily agree with your reply concerning the lack of spare wheels. I have a fantastic 2-year-old Astra 2.0 CTDI and insisted on a full matching road...
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  Why are my Volvo SC60's brake calipers corroding so badly? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The brake calipers of my Volvo XC60 are heavily discoloured and corroding, particularly those on the front. The car is only seven months old and I've owned...
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  Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate...