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  Why isn't using touchscreens in cars illegal? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If it is against the law to use your phone while driving, except hands-free, then surely using computer touchscreens to operate car systems and even to...
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  How often should a trickle charger be used on a car that's only used once weekly? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery?
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  A garage lost our fully stamped service book, what difference does this make to the value of the car? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco was recently serviced by our local autocentre, which lost the fully stamped service book. We are dealing with it through...
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  I'm self isolating and my car won't be used for a while. Can you offer any advice? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am self isolating because I am a vulnerable person. My car is on an open drive and it will be idle for some time by the look of it. Any suggestions as...
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  How long do I need to run my car to keep the battery charged if I'm quarantined because of Coronavirus? 18 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to be quarantined for three months. I propose to run my car weekly. How long do I need to run it to keep the battery charged? Anything else...
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  Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I...
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  What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen? 12 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best front and rear parking assist system with a screen?
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  How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery?
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  Do I need to tax our car while we're in dispute with an insurer over a settlement figure? 10 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Last month my daughter's car was hit while parked and the insurers are saying it is a write off. I am currently arguing with them over the settlement figure....
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  How many Datsun 260C are left in the UK? 10 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In the 70’s, my neighbour had a lovely brown Datsun 260C, registered in 1973. I believe the C stood for Cedric. What would be the Japanese equivalent today...
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  Is a ten year old Ford Transit prone to rust? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son, a carpenter, is set on buying a Transit Trend T350 but I have heard it said the model generally is prone to rusting underneath. Do you know if...
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  Why is it legal for police officers in pursuit to use their radio with one hand while steering with the other? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Why is it apparently legal for police officers in pursuit conditions to operate the radios attached to their uniform with one hand whilst steering with...
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  Why does the clutch feel like it's slipping on my Mondeo Powershift? 19 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with the Powershift gearbox. When I am driving at around 40-50 mph, the engine revs fluctuate up and down probably...
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  Can the DVLA legally clamp an untaxed and not SORN'd car parked on private land? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can the DVLA legally clamp an untaxed and SORN-less car parked on private land?
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  Is a glass panoramic roof covered by insurance the same as a windscreen? 22 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My colleague has just been hit with an enormous bill to replace a cracked glass roof. When he read the small print of his policy, he's not covered for...
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  Is it beneficial to 'buy back' my insurers third party costs? 26 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been deemed to have damaged a third party parked car following an independent engineers report. I accept the report and realise my insurer will...
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  What sporty small car do you suggest for around £10k? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Skoda FabIa Monte Carlo 1.2 TSI. She wants to hand it back and purchase something more sporty for around £10K. Her annual mileage is around...
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  Why are PHEVs more expensive than petrol equivalents? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I do around 7000 miles a year, many of them short runs of less than 20 miles. The car I’m looking at is approximately...
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  We want to downsize from a Tiguan - what small crossover do you suggest? 21 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a manual Volkswagen Tiguan. She has a disability and now needs a smaller car but with a similar height to the Tiguan. Four-wheel drive is...
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  I am about to get my Kia serviced - if I do not use a main dealer will this cancel warranty? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to get my Kia Soul serviced. If I do not use a main dealer will this cancel my seven-year warranty? What would a main dealer charge?