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  Will a broken coil spring cause my car to fail the MoT? 5 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I took my car to my local dealer for service and MoT. I asked them to investigate a clanking noise at the rear of the vehicle at the same time. The car...
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  How can I clean the discoloured trim on my Porsche Macan S? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The 'chrome' surrounds on the windows of my Porsche Macan S have taken on a white, milky look and I cannot get the trim clean. Not knowing if the trim...
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  Should I buy a high mileage BMW 740e? 4 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a BMW 740e, and have found one with 137,000 miles for £23,000. I usually gamble on cheaper higher mileage cars and have never been bitten...
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  Jaguar XF - should I buy a 2012 or a 2016 model? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to change cars and have decided upon the Jaguar XF 2.0 diesel. Am I better buying a slightly older model (2012 with 40,000 miles on the clock)...
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  Over 70s driving licence out of date, what do I do? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12...
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  Car rental insurance claim - do I have to declare it? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I will be switching insurers when my renewal is due next month and have been reviewing costs on comparison websites. On holiday abroad this year, the...
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  Are bigger wheels best for car comfort? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have severe and chronic back pain. Road conditions these days are generally not very good, especially with speed humps, potholes and even driving over...
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  When should I change the cam belt on my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought an immaculate, used Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4 TSI SE from a main dealer. The car is a 2017 model with 39,800 miles on the clock and...
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  Why does the Skoda Citigo make a clicking sound when I change gear? 23 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about buying a Skoda Citigo but I can hear a clicking noise when changing up through the gears, is this a sign of a gearbox problem? The...
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  Can Eurotunnel trains cope with additional weight of battery cars? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  By 2030, the Eurotunnel trains need to plan for all battery cars. I ask the following assuming that there is a full load of battery cars and the additional...
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  Can you recommend tyres for a high mileage driver? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the front tyres on my car. Should I replace all four with Michelin’s Cross Climate or just replace the front two with standard tyres?...
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  I've gone over my insurer's yearly milage allowance. Do I need to do anything? 21 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've insured with the same Insurance company for the past four years. I set a mileage allowance of 7000 miles per year but on checking, I realise I have...
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  Why won't stop-start work when it's cold? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2018 Citroen C3 only does short journeys on average, say, 10 -15 miles. With the advent of the recent colder weather, the stop-start no longer operates...
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  Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is...
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  Dealer has been unsuccessfully trying to fix an issue for weeks. What if it can't be fixed? 8 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW X3 last November at 33,030 miles. Warranty was due to run out on 19 September, but in August a knock started when going over a bump....
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  Can you recommend a reasonably priced electric car? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to help my grandson buy a used EV. Most of the journeys are local, with the occasional 200-mile trip. It's easy in my Renault Zoe, but can you...
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  What's the best electric car for £35,000? 25 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are contemplating going full electric with our next car. At present we have a BMW Active Tourer PHEV. My problem is that I prefer a light (ivory, beige)...
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  Full Electric, petrol or a Hybrid but twith 7 seats 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  A family member has a diesel Ford S-MAX. It's nearing time for a newer model and they require seven seats. They have always liked the Ford but London has...
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  What spec Ford Fiesta should I get? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all...
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  When is the DVLA going to get back to me about my application? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Does anyone have any information or idea when DVLA will be open again? They must have an enormous backlog of mail. I sent in an application 12 March to...