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  Would you recommend a Toyota RAV4 for rural driving on flooded, muddy roads? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our elderly 3-door Golf that we use for local journeys. Ideally we would like something nippy to cope with the country lanes and steep...
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  Thanks to the RAC for exceptional service when my Mercedes-Benz broke down in Portugal. 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding European breakdown cover, the compressor for the air conditioning unit of my 6-year-old Mercedes-Benz ML 270CDI failed, taking the V-belt and...
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  Cam trick 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2 64PS registered 06. The VW dealer has told her that she should have the cambelt changed as the car is 4 years old....
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  Has the garage caused my Volkswagen Bora to pull to the left by fitting new anti-roll bar bushes? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TD 2000 on an X plate. After driving it for a few days I noticed it pulled to the left. I phoned the garage...
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  Which oil should I use in my Volkswagen Polo to reduce start-up noise? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a W-reg Volkswagen Polo 1.4-litre automatic with 60,000 miles. Since I've owed it, I've been using 10w 40 semi synthetic oil (as recommended). It's...
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  My Alfa Romeo 156's cam belt failed and damaged the engine - was the timing belt replaced properly at service? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an Alfa Romeo 156 diesel which was bought through the local dealership. I have maintained a full service history through the dealership and the car...
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  Electric, shockproof 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Terrano is 8 years old this year and has done 58,000 miles. I am a golfer and we live in a remote spot 700 feet above sea level so a 4wd has...
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  Unplated price 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spent hours on the net and phone trying to get the best quote for my 17-year-old son who is on his provisional licence. He has a 2000 Corsa,...
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  Shifting circumstance 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last September I exchanged my five-year-old Mondeo Zetec 2.0 auto at 100k miles for a Focus Titanium 140TDCI Powershift. The Mondeo was supplied and always...
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  Shaftburied Avenue 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Yaris T3 D-4D, purchased new in July 2003, has now covered 37,300 miles. It has developed a ticking noise when on full lock which a Toyota main...
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  Key issued 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Laguna with a Key Card. The car is 4 years old. I can no longer remotely lock/unlock with the card but have to manually do it (a real...
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  Is it safe to drive a car with collapsed manfold flaps? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Saab 9-3 and the garage has told me that the manifold flaps have collapsed. It will cost more than £1000 to fix, but this seems like a lot...
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  A car reversed into our car at a junction - will it be 50/50 liability? 5 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 19 year old son was coming to a junction off our estate and the car in front of him turned left. My son then pulled up to the junction and the car in...
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  Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most...
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  Is it legal to lend someone my car and insure them as a named driver on my policy? 27 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My father has recently returned to live in the UK after eight years living and driving in Spain. He will need a car for UK use when movement restrictions...
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  Third party lied after an accident that wasn't my fault - what can I do? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 76-year old wife was driving along a street when the driver of a parked car flung the door open, causing considerable damage to both cars. There was...
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  Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking...
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  Can you recommend a reliable, automatic car with soft seats and suspension? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a life-changing operation and require a comfortable car with an automatic gearbox. I want soft suspension and soft seats. I want something similar...
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  Are car warranties worthwhile and why do people buy them? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please explain why car warranties are bought and whether they are worth while. If they are necessary can you recommend a reliable company?
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  Should I buy a group 1 insurance car to get a No Claims Discount? 21 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 31-year-old car on classic car insurance for about 6 years. I've lost my NCD as it's over 2 years since it was valid and I'm 69 soon. Should...