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  Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership...
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  Regeneration game 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I had a Honda Civic hybrid loaner whilst my CR-V was being repaired at which time the road condition was snow covered. On 4 occasions as I braked on approach...
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  Foot bawl 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Might I just chime in on the debate of left foot braking in automatic cars. I started left foot braking shortly after buying my first automatic and, save...
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  Servicing my Fiesta 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 3 year old Fiesta 1.6 petrol engine with 9000 on the clock, is there anything I should get double checked i.e brake fluid, oil,...
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  Can I fit smaller wheels to my Land Rover Freelander? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Land Rover Freelander with 18-inch rims. In order to fit winter tyres, can I put on 16-inch or 17-inch rims on, or not because of the brakes etc?...
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  Is there something wrong with my Honda Jazz's brake discs? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2007 Honda Jazz in May from a Honda dealer, and so far I am very pleased with it. However, whilst we were on holiday recently, a friend noticed...
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  Peugeot 207 - ESP light is on, what does it mean? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The ESP light has come on in my Peugeot 207. Can you tell me what this means?
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  Brake problems with C-Class - should Mercedes-Benz cover the repair costs? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 Hybrid with 88k miles on the clock. Reversing off the drive the other morning I realised I had no brakes and had to stamp...
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  Starting a car that has been standing for a long tim 4 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My relative has an original 1993 mk1 1275cc Mini which has been sat unused for two years or more. What would I need to do before attempting to restart...
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  Skid marked 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My eldest son passed his driving test 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, last Friday he had his first accident, driving well below the posted speed limit but...
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  Flawed Focus 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Ford Focus 1.8L FFV petrol 2 years ago and paid for the FordProtect Service Plan, 3 services. Cost of the service plan was £425.53. The...
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  Can I change the wheels on my Jaguar XJ40 to Kent alloys? 10 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1990 Jaguar XJ40 and want to replace the teardrop alloys with the older Kent alloys. I'm told they may not fit because of the size difference on...
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  Rough sounding brakes! 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We recently bought a high(ish) mileage (80,000) two year old Golf Bluemotion from Car Giant supermarket. The brakes have always been a little squeaky,...
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  Why is the Land Rover Discovery 3's parking brake so complex? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The parking brake on my 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 has just failed at 70,000 miles, and the local Land Rover dealer is charging me £1100 to repair it....
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  Should I get new discs and pads for my Jimny? 27 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  At 31k miles the MOT "advisory" mentioned Front Brake pads (the originals) on my Suzuki Jimny were wearing thin. Horizon Suzuki also advised me at...
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  No go area 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a heart-stopping moment with my 2007 Passat TDi 170 DSG. Coming up to a major road I braked from about 55 to a stop and because there was...
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  Should I switch on my Ford Mondeo's heated windscreen and rear window to improve engine braking? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Although my Ford Mondeo has a traction control switch to assist roadholding in icy conditions, I have found as an additional measure, when driving on particularly...
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  The wheel thing 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a SEAT Leon Cupra R with factory 225/40/18Y wheels and tyres. These would be great on a pool table smooth road, however they don't exist in this...
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  Niagara fall 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent mention of “unintentional acceleration” of automatics, reminds me of a gravestone epitaph my brother claims to have seen on the rocks at the...
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  Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down?