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  What's best - to attend a speed awareness course or take the three points? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a speeding ticket in a 30mph zone. What would be the best course of action - to take the speed awareness course or take the three points? What...
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  What small crossover would you recommend? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a small SUV and have narrowed it down to three options, all petrol automatics: Peugeot 2008, Mazda CX3 or Suzuki Vitara. Which would...
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  I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000? 17 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000. I will be travelling 1000 miles per month with a mixture of...
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  My car is stored for the winter - should I start the engine and move it every now and then? 4 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should...
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  Should I be worried about the battery life in my PHEV? 9 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Outlander PHEV is three years old and has been an excellent car. I'm just starting to have a nag at the back of my mind about battery life and the consequent...
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  How reliable is the Ford Powershift gearbox? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a low mileage 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift. Does it have a torque converter or wet clutch gearbox and how reliable is the gearbox?
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  Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery?
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  My car has been SORN'd for several years - how do I get it registered and back on the road? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1970 Jaguar 420G has been on a SORN for a number of years. The restoration is nearly complete. How do I get it registered and back on the road?
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  A truck hit my parked car and is now claiming it was parked illegally - what should I do? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car was parked on a public road - there was no one in the car at the time. There was no signage or lines identifying parking restrictions. A large articulated...
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  Is there is a good brand of screen wash that reduces the amount of gunge that accumulates in the reservoir? 8 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the process of clearing my windscreen washers on my Ford C-MAX which has been reduced to a dribble. I’ve used all types of solution over the years...
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  How often should modern diesel engines have an oil change? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a used Jaguar F-Pace with 10,000 miles on the clock. Jaguar says the next service is not due until October 2020 or after 21,000 miles....
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  Do I need to lubricate the leaf springs on my 76-year-old Jeep? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 76-year-old Jeep has leaf springs all round. Should these be lubricated between the leaves or left dry and what is the best way to extend their life?
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  Will an Alcantara interior wear out quicker than leather? 10 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently looking at purchasing an Audi Q5 which comes with leather and Alcantara seats. What is your view of Alcantara? It appears to get mixed reviews...
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  My insurance has gone up because of a no fault accident - what can I do? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A car damaged my front bumper when it was parked without me in it. The other driver admitted fault and her insurance paid for all repairs. My insurance...
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  What's the best small hatchback on a £1500 budget? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My son lives and works in London and needs a small and cheap car for short local plus some longer journeys. A economical to run hatchback with space for...
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  I was the innocent party in an accident - how do I reclaim the insurance excess I have had to pay? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was the innocent party in an accident. How do I reclaim the insurance excess I have had to pay?
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  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold by that date - is this right? 14 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold/registered by that date. Does that mean there will be lots of pre-reg bargains, please?
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  Why is the steering intermittently heavy on my Volvo 245? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an immaculate Volvo 245 two years ago and have been gradually working through glitches. It went through its MoT two weeks ago with no advisories....
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  If you could buy any car, what would you choose? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a field service engineer and I'm looking for a new car. If you could buy any car (estate, saloon or hatchback), what would you choose? It would have...
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  What would cause the loss of power steering in my Jaguar XJS? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS. Today I moved it off the drive for the first time in five months and it's obvious that the power steering has stopped functioning....