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  Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests...
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  Has a gearbox fault damaged my car's clutch? 17 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a car that is 17 months old. I've owned it since new and covered 8000 miles in that time. A month ago, the car developed a gearbox grinding/crunching....
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  Can you recommend an SUV with a comfortable ride? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has spinal nerve damage and finds most cars uncomfortable to ride in and difficult to get in and out. We also have a large dog so large boot space...
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  Should drivers give way to cars joining from a side road? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Down here in the South East, a habit seems to have developed where drivers stop to let other drivers out of a side road onto the main road. This is very...
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  Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with...
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  Should I buy a high mileage car? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are high mileage cars good value?
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  Are there still issues with the 1.5-litre engine in Volkswagen/Skoda models? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The petrol 1.5-litre engine in the Volkswagen Group range is supposedly fixed by software, but I rang my local garage and the sales guy didn't know about...
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  Is it a bad idea to buy a car online without test driving it? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a used car I like the look of on a main dealer's website. I've spoken to a sales person, agreed a price and a price for my part exchange. I was...
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  I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old...
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  What's a good motorbike for a 10,000 mile trip? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've been riding bikes for about 50 years and have owned most of the well known makes. Currently I have a Harley which is fun. I've done a few trips around...
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  Which sat nav for under £100 would you recommend? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a sat nav as a Christmas present for my dad. What's the best model for under £100?
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  My son had his telematics insurance cancelled for exceeding a 60mph limit - is this extreme? 29 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 17 year old son has had a telematics box fitted for the full duration of his two months of driving since he passed his test. His driving has been improving...
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  What are the best tyres for my Volvo? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The front tyres on my Volvo V60 Cross Country need replacing (currently Michelin X Green Primacy 3 235/50 R18 101W) which are the same as the back tyres....
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  Is GPS important when buying a dashcam? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I like the Z Edge dashcams you have reviewed. However as you mention they do not have GPS. How important is this? If there is a crash in front of you which...
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  A friend borrowed my car and crashed it - who is liable for third party repair costs? 21 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My friend borrowed my car and had an accident, which damaged another car. I assumed she was covered by her own comprehensive insurance, but it now turns...
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  My car's radio can't seem to pick up any stations abroad - how can I remedy this? 14 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  The DAB radio in my 2010 Ford Mondeo 2010 works perfectly in Britain, but seems to get zero signal when I drive abroad (France, Switzerland, Italy and...
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  What's the best van to use for courier work? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me what van would serve me better as a courier and what would be the best way to finance it?
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  Why did a hardwired dash camera void my insurance policy? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  As it was close to renewal, I advised my car insurance supplier that I had had a dash camera hardwired into my SEAT Ibiza. They were quite taken aback...
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  Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention...
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  Which is more comfortable and quiet, the SEAT Ateca or Volkswagen Golf Estate? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 10 year old Peugeot 307 SW, which I have enjoyed, needs replacing. Both the new SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol DSG (18-inch wheels) and the new Volkswagen Golf...