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  Two breakdowns following Volvo services - are they linked? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In July 2014 my 2007 Volvo XC90 was serviced by my local dealer. Within 100 miles it lost power and limped along at a top speed of 25mph. The fault was...
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  Tyre valve failure 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I had two new tyres fitted to my caravan in Feb 2014 (the invoice included new valves). Returning from France in July, the nearside tyre blew on the M20,...
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  Lexus RX450h navigation problems 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I used the voice command to 'Go Home' in my Lexus RX 450h and 20 minutes later got a message to say there were traffic issues on the selected route and...
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  Best two seater sports car for £8k? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are planning a road trip through France, Switzerland and Italy. We want a two seater sports car to take us there in style. I am 6ft 4in which...
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  Are electric vehicles really 'pollution free'? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you explain to me why the electric car is deemed to be ‘pollution-free’? Charging a re-chargeable battery is a very inefficient process and...
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  How can I soften the suspension on my T5 minibus? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can I do anything to soften the ride on my recently bought 2011 Volkswagen Transporter minibus? It is the nine seater basic model, which I bought in France....
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  Why is the Spanish equivalent of the MoT nowhere near as strict as the British test? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read an article in Telegraph Motoring regarding the new MoT regulations that have recently come into force. I have just returned from Spain...
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  Buying a new car, what Audi would you recommend 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a P-registered Volkswagen Golf 1.6CL, and my husband has a 2.5-litre 2001 BMW 3-Series compact. We are looking for a single replacement...
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  Is it legal to remove the DPF from my car? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Various companies are advertising diesel particulate filter removal services with associated re-programming of the ECU to stop the CEL lighting up. My...
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  Half truck 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am retired, so motoring costs matter. I like basic, and favourite cars have been 2CVs and Renault 4s. I need a small pick-up, like the VW Rabbit/Caddy....
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  I suggest your readers don't fix their telepeage units to the windscreen. 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a telepeage 'gizmo' for several years for use on French autoroutes. It is great and can save a lot of time, but there are very few toll booths...
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  Do you know anything about the Rover Streetwise? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I found the UK too hard on drivers with constantly rising costs, so I have moved to France. Yesterday I was offered a car by a French neighbour. He tells...
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  What could be causing our SEAT Alhambra to struggle on mountain roads? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The last two years have seen us drive to our holidays in Southern France and Spain in our 2004 SEAT Alhambra TDI 130. The journeys have been uneventful,...
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  cambelt replacement 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Ford Transit Connect TDCI with 108,000 miles on the clock. The Ford service guide recommends replacing the cam belt at 150,000 miles, but...
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  My Mercedes-Benz E-Class's coil spring broke recently - does this happen often? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI, registered 30 Sept 1995 with a mileage of 48,000. It's been serviced by Mercedes-Benz at all times. The car had...
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  Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years...
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  Snow way to go 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market to select a new car and have finally narrowed my choices down (from a very long list) to Skoda Superb 1.8TSI 4x4, Nissan Qashqai+2...
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  Snow way to go 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market to select a new car and have finally narrowed my choices down (from a very long list) to Skoda Superb 1.8TSI 4x4, Nissan Qashqai+2...
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  Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a...
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  Is a petrol nine-seater van a better choice than a diesel? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol...