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  Getting a classic back on the road - what should I do? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 1991 Nissan Sunny has been off the road for many months. I've bought a new battery as the old one is completely dead. I haven't fitted the battery yet...
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  What do you recommend to replace our Renault Clio? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a new car, preferably a forecourt model or demonstrator with less than 5000 miles on the clock so we can avoid instant depreciation....
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  Mechanical faults in my Volvo XC60 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Dad has been having horrendous trouble with his Volvo XC60. He purchased it from new in June 2011. Since then it has spent many, many weeks back at...
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  Current pun 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2000X BMW 530D estate, which my father had owned from nearly new. Over the past 8 months it has developed an intermittent battery drain fault...
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  Private equitrouble funds 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You often champion the cause about the insurance scams that are forcing up our annual premiums. Mine has risen 36% this year, so with last years increase...
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  After I received a new registration document for my Volkswagen Golf, how do I know the new document is accurate? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After reading BW of Plymouth’s email and your reply, I feel a little concerned. I too bought a Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG Match in November of 2010 from...
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  Have you heard of electronic interference with keyless entry systems, such as that on my Toyota RAV4? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2008 Toyota RAV4 has a smart entry keyless system. This morning I went into a nearby garage to fill up with petrol and when I attempted to restart the...
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  Why won't our new Audi A3 achieve its quoted fuel consumption figures? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of May my wife took delivery of a new Audi A3 1.6TDI Technik convertible. Within three weeks the hood developed a hole and the car was off the...
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  Assault on battery 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your advice regarding my car battery. My car is a Honda Civic Type R with satnav etc, etc bought as a demonstrator from a Honda dealer....
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  Rover returns 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Y reg Rover 75 2 litre diesel with 81,000 miles. I like the car and want to keep it. I am 77 and only do about 5,000 – 6,000 miles a year with...
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  Bat man 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  6 weeks after buying my 2008 CR-V 2.2 EX diesel, I parked it at Gatwick Airport for a 2-week holiday. When we returned to the car, the battery was completely...
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  How much is my Mitsubishi Pajero worth? 24 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. It is in good condition and I'm trying to find out its value. Can you help?
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  The battery on my car has run down even though it's just been parked up - what's the cause? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on my Opel Omega has run down even though it's just been parked up. What's the cause?
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  How can I strengthen my MINI's rear parcel shelf? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The rear parcel shelf on my MINI has warped or bent such that it will not fit over the rear wiper motor cowl. When the hatch is shut it now forces the...
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  Why is the battery always flat on my Citroen Berlingo? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs...
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  Why don't keyless keys have an on/off switch? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  It seems that keyless entry cars are being stolen at an alarming rate and that you recommend Faraday bags to put the keys in. Is there some technical reason...
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  What's the best physical car security device around? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just bought a new BMW 2 Series Convertible which has to be parked on our drive. What device would you recommend she could attach to the...
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  I'm looking for an economic, reliable, refined van - what do you recommend? 29 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an LDV Maxus, which I have been pleased with as a work horse. I'm looking for a van with more refinement, good fuel economy, road handling, safety...
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  Car not of satisfactory quality 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Ford Fiesta 1.4TDCi from Evans Halshaw in Burnley. I agreed to pay for and collect it a week later so that it could be ready. When...
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  How does the use of electrical appliances in an electric car affect the vehicle's range? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am a regular reader of your excellent columns in the Telegraph, however, the following points do not seem to have been covered. Nothing appears to have...