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  Self-destructed 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004/54 Peugeot 407 SW HDI 136. It has done 43,900 miles. It recently over-revved and left a thick cloud of smoke from the exhaust. It then went...
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  Omnibuslane edition 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the recent e-mail about drivers not using bus lanes. I recently got done by a bus lane camera on a Sunday in South London. I had tried for about...
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  Grand tourer 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking for an auto diesel estate to use as a family hack and occasional load lugger to the south of France. There are two contenders that are...
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  Volley ball 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 1966 Volvo 960 saloon for 5 years and done 40,000 miles. Total mileage is now 88,000 with full Volvo service history. The car runs well,...
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  …of particulate interest 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  When Renault increased the power of its 1.9 diesel engine from 120 to 130 bhp they put a particle filter in the exhaust system to clean up the emissions....
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  Winter warner 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After a snowy winter spent in Berlin in 2006 (minus 20 Dec night time temp) I decided to buy some winter tyres for use back home in the western Pennines....
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  Rent boys 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a fairly minor bump near Guildford. Details were exchanged, the insurance companies have locked horns and no doubt in due course a puff...
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  What are the MOT rules on spare tyres? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  If a car has a directional spare tyre (i.e. it has a "rotation" indicator) will it pass the MOT? I ask because if the said spare was fitted to the car...
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  I've sold my car but my insurer is refusing to refund my policy 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I sold my car last week and my policy has three weeks left to run. Upon calling the insurer tor cancellation, I was told they would not reimburse the three...
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  My car isn't being used right now. Should I let me insurance policy lapse for a few months? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car's insurance policy ends shortly and I want to know if I can let it lapse for a few months until more is known regarding the usage of vehicles under...
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  If my car is serviced late because of Coronavirus, will it void the warranty? 20 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai Tuscon is booked into the Hyundai dealer for an annual service as it has a three year warranty left. If the garage closes due to coronavirus...
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  Can I store my car for months on end because of Coronavirus with a full tank of fuel? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  If I store my 2006 Nissan X-Trail 2.5-litre petrol with nearly a full tank of super unleaded, will the petrol have deteriorated too much when I start using...
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  Are car warranties worthwhile and why do people buy them? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please explain why car warranties are bought and whether they are worth while. If they are necessary can you recommend a reliable company?
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  Why is my Daewoo Matix sluggish in first and second gear? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Daewoo Matiz feels sluggish in first and second gear. It jerks and I hear the exhaust knocking, what's the issue?
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  Buying a new Motability car - what would you recommend? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to buy new Motability car and fancy a BMW X1. Which is better for everyday use and average/low mileage - The xDrive 25d M Sport automatic or...
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  Buying a first car for £9k 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying my first car. I am a 24 year old female who wants something reliable, secondhand and priced between £5000 - £9000. I quite like...
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  Poor fuel economy with Mazda 3 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 3 1.6CD DPF avreages only 30mpg in the city,and around 40-50mpg combined, what would be cause of this?
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  Replacing Honda Civic VTI 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to replace my Honda Civic with a newer car offering similar performance and reliability. I've owned my current car for 16 years with no problems...
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  BMW M6 or Jaguar XKR - which will be a future classic? 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Jaguar XKR (34,000 miles - out of warranty) and am considering changing to a 2013 BMW M6 convertible. Which car has the longer term "classic"...
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  Need a new family car with lots of space 5 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are upgrading our Mazda 5 and want something that is large and fun to drive. We've had issues in the past with my tall husband sitting in the front...