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  I need a part for my old car, but it's no longer available - what should I do? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are using a 1995 Volvo 850 estate that has given us excellent service since bought used in 1998. However, recently we have experienced a very occasional...
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  Tyre fitter scuffed my car's alloys - do I have a legal right for them to pay for replacements? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had two new tyres fitted by my local tyre fitters. During the fitting of the new tyres to the wheels, they scored each of the spokes on both...
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  What's the best replacement for an Evoque? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space...
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  Is it safe to mix normal and reinforced tyres on different axles? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a 2010 Honda Civic 1.8 on 225/45 R17 wheels. It came with a mixture of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres - reinforced/XL on the front...
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  What's the best big vehicle for a family of six? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Our 11 year old Renault Grand Scenic has many problems and I think we need to replace it. It also isn't really large enough for us (two adults and four...
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  Should I wait to get my 1971 Spitfire MoT'd? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1971 Spitfire IV on which the MoT expires in February, but which is currently garaged over winter. The tax runs to 1st May (its £0 now). Shall...
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  SEAT tells me my diesel Alhambra only needs serviced every two years - is this too long? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  SEAT contacted me after one year of ownership about the annual service on my 2.0-litre diesel Alhambra. However, now they say that my car did not need...
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  Should the dealer who sold and serviced my Skoda Octavia have paid to replace the turbo in full? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years...
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  Why does the BMW 3 2.0 cost less to run than the BMW 3 1.8? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0-litre automatic as my main car in 2010 and I remember it being tax bracket J (190g/km),150PS, and on paper showing 35mpg...
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  Best small car to buy in 2017? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is contemplating replacing her five year old Fiat 500 1.2 in 2017. She loves the style and character of the 500 and wants the Twinair version....
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  Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving....
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  Peugeot 508 SW cam shaft failure 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels...
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  Mercedes-Benz C-Class coolant problems 25 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI W204 is four years old with just under 32K miles on the clock. Yesterday it came back from its service and the dealer informed...
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  How often should I service my BMW 320i? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just taken the plunge and bought a three year old BMW 320i. Following your advice, I am getting the oil changed at a maximum interval of one year/10k...
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  Why won't my Mazda 6 connect to my iPod? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mazda 6 in 2014 and have had constant problems with the connectivity between my iPod and the factory fitted infotainment system. I have...
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  Parking penalty - should we pay it? 21 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my 17 year old daughter borrowed my wife's car to attend a Sunday evening church service. She parked in a public car park opposite the...
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  Is it possible to negotiate on a 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 Sport? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your advice online about buying and selling cars, which is a process I do not enjoy. However I am keen to buy a Mazda MX-5 sports car before...
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  Can you recommend a car that we can leave in France for use when we're there? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I intend to make regular trips to Nice, France, in the future, and we are trying to decide which would be the best left-hand drive car to buy...
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  Can you recommend a small 4-door automatic hatchback for under £3000? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Becoming senior citizens, my wife and I have decided our existing car is no longer appropriate to our changed needs. We shall be looking for a small 4-door...
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  Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350...