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  What's the best electric car for towing a caravan? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2009 Ford Focus, which is used mostly for short trips. We also have a 2008 Freelander 2 mostly used for longer trips and for towing our caravan...
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  My car tyres have been flagged as perished by an MOT. Shouldn't they last much longer than 3 years? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A recent MOT stated all four tyres are advisory items as they've perished, yet my 2018 car has only 15,900 miles on the clock and just does two or three...
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  We aren't using our diesel car enough during lockdown. Can we do anything to prolong the time before problems start? 13 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We have a BMW X3 diesel, which we have had for five years. It's a 2012 model with 65,000 miles on the clock. Understandably, we have only done 3000 miles...
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  Will a car that's been sat around for a while have mechanical issues to be wary of? 25 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've been considering a vehicle on sale for some time (over 6 months). It's a 5-year-old Audi Q3 petrol auto, fully fitted with all extras with average...
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  Do I need N-rated tyres for my Porsche? 22 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Porsche Macan. At a recent MOT, I got an advisory on a rear tyre for some damage (probably caused by a speed bump) - which will need replacing....
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  Why is the road tax on my 2005 car so high? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to know why my 2005 Honda Accord has such expensive car tax. Some people pay nothing or very little and I pay a fortune.
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  How do I get rid of minor scratches on my car? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a black car and find that minor scratches, which used to be polished out (on oil-based paint) or T-cut could be used, no longer works. I am nervous...
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  Is buying a low mileage electric car as risky as buying a low mileage diesel? 9 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a 2017 BMW i3 range extender at a main dealer with only 4363 miles on the clock. It didn't have its first service til June 2020 with 3136 miles...
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  Why won't the dealer spec both a sunroof and spare wheel on the same car? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. It had to be ordered as I spec'd a spare wheel. When I collected the car, there was no spare wheel but the rubber injection...
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  Do I have to use my aircon all year round to keep it working properly? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You recently said: "All modern car ventilation systems are designed to be used with the air condition system switched on permanently. Switching it off...
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  How should I store tyres? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I usually store my winter tyres upright in my shed covered in a cloth. Is this the right way to store them?
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  How long will petrol last when it's sat in a car? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Could you advise on the shelf life of petrol? I refuelled my Volvo XC60 with Shell 99 RON one month ago and I've not used the car to go more than a few...
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  Can I get GAP insurance for an 18-year-old car? 24 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can I get GAP Insurance for my 18-year-old BMW 5 Series? The market value is about £2500. But I paid £9000 for a completely refurbished example. I bought...
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  Are there any small to medium electric motorbikes or scooters that you would recommend? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any small to medium electric motorbikes or scooters that you would recommend?
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  Is there an aftermarket CD player I can fit to my car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Citroen C4 Picasso which does not have a CD player but all my music and audiobooks are on CD. I would like to add a CD player to the car...
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  Why is insurance cheaper for new customers rather than those renewing? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of changing my car. The new one has a lower insurance rating than the previous one. Over the last 10 years I have not paid more than...
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  I found damage to my car after a ferry crossing - can I claim from the ferry company? 24 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I returned recently by ferry from Ireland and travelled straight home after docking in Holyhead. The next morning I found what appeared to be footprint...
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  I bought a used SEAT that I discovered had the emissions fix - can I return it? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2014 SEAT Alhambra from a franchised dealer. Just after the deal was done I found, on the discovery of a 'complementary Adblue' record...
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  Can I get rid of tiny scratches on my windscreen? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Unfortunately, my windscreen was covered in a fine layer of sand and cement dust. I did not realise and used the screen wash to clean what I thought was...
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  Are there any dash camera apps you'd recommend? 16 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I saw an advert for a dash camera app for my iPhone. Are any of dash cam apps worth getting and would they be as efficient as a proper dash cam?