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  Rover returns 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Y reg Rover 75 2 litre diesel with 81,000 miles. I like the car and want to keep it. I am 77 and only do about 5,000 – 6,000 miles a year with...
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  Going out in slippers 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you received reports of BMW 3 Series coupes lacking traction? Last week in Scotland my 335d completely failed to hold the road on a hill covered in...
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  Does my car need a brake fluid change on its first service? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car is due its first MoT and I'm taking it to an official dealer for a service and MoT. The MoT alone is £53 and on top of that they are adding a complete...
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  Why is my son at fault for an accident when the other driver accepted responsibility? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My (then) 17 year old son was involved in an accident while leaving the M6 for the M5. Essentially, as he was moving left, he hit another car which was...
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  Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an older car? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth having comprehensive insurance on an old car (Citroen Belingo MPV 2007) or is third party as good as it gets?
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  What is the battery life like on a mild hybrid? 13 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a 3 year old Suzuki with mild hybrid but am concerned on the life / replacement cost of the hybrid battery etc. I believe Suzuki...
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  Can you recommend a petrol hybrid under £40,000 for towing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder...
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  How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to...
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  What's the best small SUV for older drivers? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in our late eighties and we are looking for a replacement for our 2015 Seat Leon 1.4 TSI FR. We want a petrol automatic that is easy...
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  Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We...
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  My DS3 timing chain is slipping, which is a known issue - should Citroen contribute even though it's out of warranty? 10 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been told be a local Halfords garage, where I've had my regular services done since owning a 2014 Citroen DS3, that the noise within the engine...
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  The timing chain on my 2013 Renault Clio has failed - should I push for Renault to cover the full repair costs? 18 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my 2013 Renault Clio 0.9 since new and it has done 36,500 miles. The car has a full service history. The timing chain has failed and is currently...
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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  How long should a driveshaft last on a BMW 1 Series? 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a BMW 118d in June 2014. The last MoT (June 2016) needed two rear tyres and I was told by the garage that the front tyres would soon need changing....
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  Ford Kuga power steering failure 15 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Kuga recently had a serious issue with the power steering failing suddenly while parking. Ford advised it was a ECU fault and that there was no...
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  Lotus oil change 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles...
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  Need a family MPV for £4000 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are selling our beloved Citroen Berlingo (great MPV, but a stiff clutch and terrible economy around town) and want to buy a new family car that is better...
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  Easily-accessible but good-to-drive conundrum! 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We've thoroughly researched and briefly tested the following and can't split a decision between: Toyota Verso 2.0D-4D 2012 Skoda Yeti 1.8TSI 4x4 2011 VW...
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  What should I replace my A5 Sportback with? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  As my Audi A5 Sportback reaches five years old, I am thinking about a replacement before big repair bills start appearing. I have done 26,000 miles (trouble...
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  Was the cambelt change on my 2004 Focus done properly? 13 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus MK2 1.6 Petrol (2006) and it was advised by Ford to have the cam belt replaced at eight years or 100K. Well, my car being eight years...