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  Did I need to refund a deposit? 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We tried to sell a vehicle on eBay and we got a buyer who wanted it without seeing it. The listing said no MOT or road tax. They sent a deposit for...
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  A good cheap convertible 22 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a good to drive cheap convertible, with a budget of £2000. I realise that condition is all important at this price, and I am considering...
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  No claims bonus query 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has been a named driver on my car insurance for 15 years. She has been driving for 35 years. She had full no claims discount on her previous...
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  Will winter tyres prevent my Nissan X-Trail from skidding on ice? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan X-Trail 4x4 which is fine in the snow but skids on ice in the winter. Would winter tyres reduce the skidding and should they be used when...
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  Cruise control - what effects does it have on fuel consumption? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a car with cruise control. What are the pros and cons of using this with regard to fuel economy. Will I gain or lose driving...
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  The global position 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just started using Sat nav for the first time and have noticed that the speed reading on the Sat nav is usually 4mph less than on my speedometer....
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  Would disengaging the ESP extend its lifespan? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You said in a recent reply that the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) control could suffer a failure after three to five years. The replacement could...
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  My Vauxhall Vectra 2.0-litre diesel has produced some fault codes - what do they mean? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a problem with my 1997 Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre diesel R-reg. I was driving it, then the management light came on and the car cut out. The AA come...
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  How can I prove ownership of my Motability car on the Ukraine border? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I travel in my Motability car from London to Poland and wish to drive to Ukraine, but at the border they refuse me entry, saying the logbook of car is...
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  Why is water collecting in the footwell of our Vauxhall Corsa? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend owns a 54-plate Vauxhall Corsa 1.2. We have noticed that after a bit of rain, the next time she drives the car water sloshes into the passenger...
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  Where can I find work as a driver with my Class 2 licence? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are led to believe that a shortage of drivers exists. Is this true? I've spent a lot of money gaining my Class 2 licence and hopefully my Class 1 soon,...
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  What's wrong with my Ford Focus' speedometer? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a high mileage 2000 Ford Focus 1.4 model. My speedo keeps dropping to 0 and I lose the mileage data at the same time. Does anyone have any ideas?
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  What should I look for when buying a Volkswagen Lupo? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at purchasing a Volkswagen Lupo as an everyday driver. I am looking to spend around £2000 and want the 1.4 Sport model as it will be used...
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  What caused my 1994 diesel Volkswagen Golf to shudder and the glow plug lamp to light up? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Driving to see a client today and my 1994 Volkswagen Golf CDi juddered and then cleared itself, but the glow plug light flashed on dashboard the whole...
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  My Volkswagen Touran's ESP light is on - what should I do? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Touran has the ESP dashboard indication on and the ESP button lit up all the time. What is my best first move for this?
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  De-feeting the object 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How should automatics be driven, right foot only or both feet?
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  Off the buses 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son aged 23 has just applied for his provisional driving licence and I am paying for some lessons as an Xmas present, as travelling to his new job by...
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  Downsize 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a 2004 Citroen Berlingo Desire 1.9 diesel. My husband now has a company car and we no longer need the space of the Berlingo. I generally...
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  Kiddies car 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 17-year-old son is learning to drive. Can you recommend a good second hand manual car with a budget of about £4k? He wants something with credibility,...
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  Winch Car? 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine is looking to replace her P-reg Micra sometime over the next 10 months or so. Her garage and drive are very narrow and so she needs a...