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  Should I swap my run-flats for standard tyres? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes tells me I should not replace my factory fitted run-flat tyres with ordinary summer tyres because the cars suspension has been set up for run-flats....
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  Should I buy a 15-year-old Audi A4 Avant? 31 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a tidy 2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0TFSi quattro for sale with about 110,000 miles and only two owners. I've seen various conflicting expert reviews,...
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  Should I scrap my Volvo C70 or keep it? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I took my 2006 Volvo C70 into the main dealer for a check on why there is water in the boot. While there,they did a health check which came up with over...
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  Is it safe to buy a car from an auction? 14 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe to buy a car at auction?
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  Can we use our VED exemption on another vehicle? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road...
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  Which wheel size is best on the Tiguan? 4 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 petrol DSG. This trim comes with 18-inch wheels but offers an alternative smaller wheel option with...
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  What's the best small car on a £4500 budget? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car and have a budget of £4.5k. Can you suggest a reliable, economical small car with three doors? Boot size is not important. I have...
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  Should I buy a new car now or wait until after Brexit? 2 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market to change my two present cars for two new cars. It is more than likely that the lead times will be approx 12 weeks? Dealers are telling...
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  Which is best for someone self-employed - buying or leasing a van? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Which is best for someone self-employed - buying or leasing a van?
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  Where could I buy an ex-supermarket van? 15 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where could I buy a used Tesco or Asda refrigerated delivery van?
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  When is a dealer a private seller? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a used car I like but I'm curious how the law stands with regards to small traders and the Consumer Rights Act? The chap selling the car I like,...
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  Apart from premium fuel, how do I stop my direct injection petrol engine becoming clogged? 1 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently bought a Toyota Auris with the 1.2 turbo petrol engine (and am very pleased with it so far). I intend to keep it for a good long time; at...
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and...
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  Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside...
• 2008 Ford Focus - Undetectable Intermittent Starting Problem 16 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Info on the problem.   - 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Style - Auto - 30,000 Miles   Short version of what’s wrong with the car and important notes: - Mostly heat related starting problem - The car drives perfectly
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  Is the Fiat Panda 4x4 suitable for tall drivers? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is considering a Fiat Panda 4x4. We have a narrow garage for which it would be ideal; however, I am over six foot in height, with a bad back. Would...
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  Audi S6 oil pump and turbo failure 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi S6 is three years old, with 72,000 miles on the clock. I have just had double turbo failure (£4000 to repair). My local Audi specialist has discovered...
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  Buying a new smaller (Polo to Golf size) automatic car for older person - what would you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for advice on buying a new small to medium size 5 door auto car to keep for 7 years or so. Fundamental characteristic - total reliability and good...
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  Family car replacement - any recommendations? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2007 Honda Civic which has coped well as a small family car since the introduction of our first child. I'm now looking to upgrade to...
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  Re-importing a 4x4 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a UK registered ex-MOT Full Tilt 1993 Land Rover Defender 110 and exported it to France in 2004. I still have all the UK registration papers and...