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  Recommend an estate 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Would you please recommed and estate car that is comfortable over long distances, has good boot storage, and is economical? (Petrol engine).
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  Can I transfer a private reg from a SORN vehicle? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can I transfer the private reg from a car I put into storage (SORN) five years ago? It had an MoT when put into storage but hasn't had one since. The car...
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  How do I prepare a car for long term storage? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch....
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  Is it legal to take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN? 26 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If you take a car out of long term storage and drive it home to be garaged without tax or SORN, what would happen if the police stopped you? The car is...
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
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  Storing five jerry cans of diesel - is it a good idea? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to store diesel fuel in five jerry cans. How long may I store modern fuels before they become contaminated or of reduced efficiency? I would also...
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  Which winter tyres for a Ford Focus? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have been given a very good quote by local Ford agent which involves storage of tyres that are not used for NEXEN Eurowun, are these any good?
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  Do I need to SORN my old vehicles which are all in long-term storage? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner and registered keeper of various old vehicles in storage: two old Lancias in lock-ups, one being 1973 and free of VED, a 1936 Ariel Red...
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  Is it safe for a battery to be permanently connected to a mains charger? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Is it safe for a Honda Jazz battery to remain in the car and permanently connected to the mains via a smart charger through the winter?
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  Storing summer tyres 30 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have, as you suggested, just bought and had fitted a set of winter tyres on my Mercedes Benz C220 Estate. Can you let me know how to store the summer...
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  Can I used home-stored diesel? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion on home-stored diesel? Is it fine To use after say 12/18 months storage?
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  Putting a car into storage - what do I need to know? 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to mothball my Focus C-Max, 2.0 diesel for 12 months. What tips and advice can you offer?
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  How can I find a car's build date? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to see a new Audi A6 which at the moment is being stored at the garage with its wrappers on. The salesperson says it has only been in storage...
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  Could you advise on how to properly keep my car parked up during the Coronavirus lockdown? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A general word of advice on vehicles not being used during the current emergency wouldn't go amiss.
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  New cars left standing - are they safe to buy? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My local Ford dealer has a C-Max available on new plates. However, the car itself has been on stock for nine months. Is this car safe to buy, considering...
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  Best £5k car with a large boot? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car for about £5000. It must fit a dog crate in the boot along with gardening tools, such as spades etc plus a couple of storage boxes. No machinery....
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  Leaking Door 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2002 BMW 330D Touring, which does not live in a garage. When it has been raining hard the storage compartment in the door trim on the passemger...
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  Which winter wheels should I get for my BMW 1 Series? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new BMW 1 Series later this month. The new car will have 17-inch wheels. I have been enquiring about winter tyres, as you will...
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  Car in storage - How can we prevent the battery going flat? 22 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Honda CR-Z is often left standing in the garage for long periods. What would you suggest we buy for keeping the battery fully charged?
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  Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the...