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  Non-starting Volkswagen - can you help? 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 53-plate Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre petrol will not start. He tells me he has been having trouble for the past three weeks. The engine was turning...
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  Silent Prius 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi In the past month I have been 'surprised' by Prisuses. On the first occasion I had filled my car at a local petrol station and was walking out of...
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  Unprotection racket 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Today I received my car insurance renewal and was asked for a 25% increase in premium. This in spite of having nine years 'protected' no-claims discount....
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  In capacity benefit 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Piaggio Zip 50cc Scooter on 19/05/2004 and it has since covered 5,500 miles in the intervening five years, never outside the Torbay area...
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  Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
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  I hit a parked car, waited and then left, but now I'm being prosecuted. 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last week I hit a parked car. I saw two dents on the car. I'm not sure which one I caused but there was no damage to my car. Anyway, I got out and waited...
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  Can I go for a drive as long as I don't leave my car? 1 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I can do to make sure my car runs fine if I do not use it over the next few weeks? It was reported in the newspaper last week that it...
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  Honda CR-V issues 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2005 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic. The car runs fine, but I have a couple of issues with the car: -It has automatic transmission,...
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  Is it illegal to leave children in a hot car? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier today, with my car temperature gauge reading 30 degrees Celsius I saw two young boys sitting in the back seat of a Ford Ka in a supermarket car...
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  Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly,...
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  Why are TfL staff telling London workers to work from home during the London Olympics? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I believe we drivers who suffer the Olympic shenanigans are entitled to a bonus. Tube drivers, bus drivers, the Boris Bike mechanics, and TfL workers are...
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  Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi fault 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our Astra came to a gradual stop, the ESP and ABS lights came on and the steering went heavy and it stalled. We tried to restart it but there was a clicking...
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  What will be best car to buy for low mileage user? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I do approximately 3000 miles a year mostly in short journeys and my latest 2022 Nissan keeps suffering a flat battery. I have had it checked and everything...
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  We are receiving demands relating to a driver wrongly registered at our address - what can we do? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  About the middle of 2010, we received a letter addressed to a Mr Alan Thompson at our address. We are the first owners of a new house, which was built...
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  Paper moan 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to part-exchange my car for a new one with a main dealer. Wondering whether the motor trader may not want the car registered in his name (i.e....
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  Green slip-up 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How long does it take for the DVLA to amend car ownership details? In April this year my wife traded in her car for a newer one. Last month she received...
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  Red fazed 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Last October 18th I drove my registered technically blind daughter to Sutton so that she could buy a mobile phone suitable for use with her impaired sight....
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  I'm going to lose my NCD because a man falsely claims I scratched his car - is there anything I can do? 13 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After parking in a shop's car park, in the only slot available, I saw someone on his phone. I ignored him until he came up to me aggressively and accused...
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  North wailes 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Over the years I have read your columns with interest and enthusiasm, but I always felt uncomfortable with your negative stance over speed cameras. Feeling...
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  The battery on my new car keeps going flat - what could be the problem? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with 8000 miles on the clock. The car was running fine until the end of October, but I parked it in a garage overnight...