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  Regeneration game 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We took delivery of a new Mercedes E350CDI Coupe Sport 2 months ago and have completed 2,000 miles. We choose it in comparison with the equivalent BMW...
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  Which would you pick from the Volvo V70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class and 5 Series BMW? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap large family car for general use (Asda trips) and longer road trips with lots of baggage. I only have about £1500 for the purchase. I would...
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  Under-righteous 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot agree with your suggestion concerning insurance for young drivers. Read another way you seem to be suggesting that we should subsidise premiums...
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  Gap yards 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding A.L. of Sevenoaks’ unfortunate rear end shunt on the M25, I have some advice to all readers. If you are confronted by stationary traffic on a...
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  A Bip on the horizon? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I can only walk 50 metres or so and have a Brigaid Hoist fitted in my car and a powered wheel chair. I went to a Mobility Centre to get advice on cars,...
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  Thaid cottages 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering...
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  I want to change my Civic - advice please. 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am on my 5th Honda Civic, which I keep for three years and the time for a change is here. I like the Civic but the rear visibility has meant a few minor...
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  Radiating badwill 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a car from a car dealer some distance from home. Before leaving the car lot I pointed out that the coolant level was way below the minimum...
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  Octave lower 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  For the past four years we have been running an Octavia Estate fitted with the 115 bhp diesel and it goes very well. We find it a much more practical...
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  Leased of his problem 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have to choose a car from what is available in our leasing pool. I've noticed your column in the paper and thought you might be the person to ask what...
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  Will supermarket fuel damage my engine? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have read recently it is not good to use petrol from supermarkets as it does not have the same additives as regular garages and can lead to engine problems...
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  Can I get over the air software updates? 6 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can a reputable local garage do software updates? I read somewhere about "over air" updates where you are not tied to a main dealer.
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  Can I manually adjust the windscreen wipers on my Mercedes-Benz EQA? 27 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to manually adjust drivers side windscreen wiper, which touch A pillar, on a Mercedes EQA. Dealer states computerised job, half hour labour,...
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  Is it legal to have the engine running when not in the vehicle? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo can be started from the phone app - useful for defrosting/warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. (The car remains locked and can't...
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  How do I get my DPF to regenerate? 19 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2017 BMW 640d Coupe. It easily reaches 70 mph at 1500rpm in auto mode. I think you advise drivers to maintain 2000rpm for 15 miles or so on a dual...
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  What small plug-in hybrid would you recommend? 19 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise as to which in you opinion is the best small PHEV hybrid? I'm not interested in a 'charge on the go' hybrid as a lot of my journeys are...
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  Is my Hyundai warranty invalid if I get my car serviced elsewhere? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I just purchased a Hyundai Kona, the seller said remember to get it serviced as it's coming up to is 50,000 miles so I put it into Halfords. I was in the...
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  Do VWs have electric water pumps? 21 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Do some VW cars have electronic water pumps? And do they get changed when the timing belt is renewed?
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  Is it safe to mix cross climate and summer tyres? 24 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe to mix summer tyres with cross climate tyres?
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  What all-season tyres would you recommend for a Skoda Karoq? 12 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Heeding your advice to use all-weather tyres, what’s the best for my 2021 Skoda Karoq?