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  Do all new electric cars have one-pedal driving? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  One pedal driving sounds like a genuine advance in ease of motoring. Are all of the newer electric cars so equipped? And is the feature available on any...
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  How would I know the ABS pump in my car was broken? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How do I confirm that I need to replace the ABS pump in my Mazda MX-5?
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  Excessive tyre wear on Volkswagen Touareg 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The tyres on my Volkswagen Touareg have worn dramatically (4mm in two and a half months). My brake discs and pads also need replacing. Would one be a cause...
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  What's the towing limit of the Fiat Panda 4x4? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My step-son is considering buying a new Fiat Panda Cross. Would it be suitable to be fitted with a tow-bar to tow a small sheep transporter? The trailer...
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  50p tyre wear? 26 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2011 A1 TDi recently had a service. I have been advised that the tyres are wearing like a 50 pence piece. What could be the reason for this?
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  Restoring brakes on an old car 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am restoring a 1965 Morris Minor. All brake cylinders have been replaced due to corrosion. Should I use this opportunity to change to silicone based...
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  Yaris Disc brakes 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 52 yaris and the front discs are quite rusty and need changing. Is there a disc that is more tolerant to getting wet? I use the car quite infrequently...
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  What is causing brake squeal on my Zafira? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Vauxhall Zafira that has very annoying squeal. It started in June 2012 and I hear it on almost every journey, intermittently. It appears...
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  Is brake disc failure a manufacturing fault? 4 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car is less than three years old and only has 16,000 miles on the clock and I have had to have four brake discs changed by my garage due to corrosion...
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  Dealer has missed metal on metal brake fault - what should I do? 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car (2001 Honda Civic) to a local Honda retailer/garage because I thought my car needed new brake pads on the back brakes as there was a grinding...
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  Pedal carp 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your recent reply about left foot braking. If you learn to drive on an automatic that way and never drive a manual, or for that matter...
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  How can I free up our Peugeot 406's seized parking brake? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 1999 Peugeot 406 just locked up the parking brake in our driveway, so we can't move it at all. How can we get it released in order to take it in for...
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  Should I put my Toyota Aygo X in neutral at traffic lights? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased the Toyota Aygo X with the CVT and find it brilliant. As with my Lexus, do I have to leave in gear at traffic lights etc or put into...
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  Can I claim new brake discs and pads under warranty? 3 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a car in May 2021 that had been previously registered by the dealership in March 2021. The car went for its first service two weeks ago and...
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  The brake pads in my Nissan Navara only last 10,000 miles - where can I find better quality ones? 30 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I can't find anywhere that sells front brake pads for my Nissan Navara. I would prefer to get better than standard, as they are rubbish and have not lasted...
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  What is causing our Volkswagen Polo DSG to hiccup when pulling away? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2010 Volkswagen Polo with DSG has shown exactly the same bad characteristics as AD of Chorley has experienced. The problem, which took ages to...
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  New tyres affecting steering 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Cooper S with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres (run flat) on. I had the o/s/r changed for new as I had a puncture. The n/s/r is part worn with...
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  I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini...
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  Should the brakes on a 2007 Volkswagen Polo be seizing on because of rain? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter has a 2007 Polo 1.4. Two days ago she started the car as usual and endeavoured to drive off. She released the handbrake and found that...
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  Should I swap my Kia Sportage for a Dacia Duster? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Sportage, which is reliable but expensive to insure and service. I am considering a near-new Dacia Duster as a swap, would this be a good replacement?...