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  Misfueling advice 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As an avid reader of your forum can you explain to me, why, based on your knowledge you furnish so many people who inquire about what to do regarding misfuel,...
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  Why are broken-down cars recovered from busy roads at peak traffic times? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday my partner and I were returning to Nottingham via Birmingham from a weekend in Hampshire. We set off from Four Marks at about 1.30 in order to...
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  As an ex-insurance company employee I strongly advise your readers to declare any accident, regardless of whether a claim is likely. 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As an ex-employee of an insurance company I have been following the recent correspondence concerning the non-disclosure of accidents. It is understandable...
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  Why is my Peugeot 207 GT losing power? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In September 2008 I bought a used 2007 Peugeot 207GT and was delighted with it. However, over the last few months it has developed a significant power...
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  Why are no small city cars available with a decent automatic transmission? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Don't you think it's about time that the manufacturers produced an autotrans that was suited to small/city cars? It seems crazy to me that Mercedes-Benz,...
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  Which car could I buy through Motability which has a high seat for easy access? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am disabled, 69 years young, six feet tall. I am having increasing difficulty getting up from a standard saloon car driver's seat, even at the highest...
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  Reverse gear 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your correspondent FM asked what is the best driving technique to use with Honda's i-Shift. In my experience with a Jazz, bought last November to replace...
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  Why are my Volkswagen Passat's doors locking automatically? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG in July 2009. It had done 26,000 miles and is a great car, except for one fault that the Volkswagen dealer...
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  Diesenfranchised 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent e-mail from a Volvo V70 owner in Eccles reinforces my belief that Volvo franchised dealers lack "imagination". I have owned from virtually...
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  A Gripper, The Hunt 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  December and January’s weather will obviously lead many to consider purchasing a 4x4 vehicle as a possible solution to being able to get around in the...
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  Lumbered 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change from having a main vehicle as a 4WD. We live 700ft up in North Wales. Currently we have an Outlander 2.0 diesel. I am considering...
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  The Claim Game 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I write to express my disappointment regarding the 'Customer Care' provided by my recent insurers in the hope that it may prevent others from making the...
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  Used car Czech 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 55 plate Skoda Octavia in March 2009, 52,000 miles, with a three-month warranty. On 12th September 2009 the hydraulic pipe between the clutch...
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  Tugging a liberty 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am 71 years old and drive a 2003 Golf 100TDI PD that has done 34,000 miles and pulls a 1,000kg caravan very well at 30 mpg, but struggles a bit on the...
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  Wheel deal 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a huge fan of the Toyotas. I run my own family firm and I have bought, over the years, 17 Hiaces (petrol and diesel), 4 Corollas, 4 Yaris, 5 Camrys,...
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  What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)...
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  Can my Vauxhall Corsa tow a coffee trailer? 20 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Would my 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SRI VX-Line 1398cc be able to tow a coffee trailer weighing circa 850kg? If not what car would you recommend that cost around...
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  Are EV chargers checked for accuracy like fuel pumps? 18 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Petrol pumps are checked for accuracy. Who checks EV chargers and where is the accreditation?
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  I think my car was damaged at the dealership but they are refusing to accept responsibility - what can I do? 30 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just picked my car up from main dealers and found the headlight cracked. have a photo that shows no damage before it went in but the garage denies...
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  What rights does a private buyer have? 14 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My nephew has bought a tipper truck privately, 20 mins into the drive home the EML came on and now a red EML (turbo boost problem) He rang the seller who...