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  The DVLA has had my V5C for two months. How do I get it back? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used car on 8 June. As required, the selling dealer sent off the old V5C to the DVLA (I've double-checked with him and he assures me this was...
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  I haven't swapped my winter tyres during lockdown - will they be fine in the warmer weather? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I usually drive a lot, including on icy country roads in winter so I had both summer and winter tyres. They're usually swapped in April and November. With...
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  My car battery went flat during lockdown. Have I got any recourse with the manufacturer? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago, I bought a hybrid Toyota C-HR. In the light of lockdown, we have not used it for 13 days. On trying to take it out for food shopping,...
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  The DVLA is ignoring calls and emails. Are they still open? 4 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have friend who has a mild form of glaucoma. Having reported it to DVLA, he was asked to get a test at an optician from a list advised by DVLA. He was...
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  As long as they don't exit their vehicle, can over 70s still drive when in isolation? 23 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  You gave out info regarding driving while in isolation/over 70's, saying that if taking the car out we could not exit the car for any reason. You said...
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  Can you recommend a petrol crossover or SUV with some guts to get me up the hills where I live? 5 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2010 Honda CR-V last year. This was my first purchase after many years of loaning a car. However, I’m a single mum and only do short school...
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  Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are any of the reliable dashcams currently on sale powered by battery only? I am reluctant to have one hard wired or have cables going all around and used...
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  What's the best dash camera for recording footage at night? 5 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend had a serious crash recently and her dash camera didn’t register anything but headlights with the other vehicle involved. What dash cam would...
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  I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car...
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  Is using a car cover a good idea? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I use my car very occasionally. I park it in the driveway and I have bought a car cover to protect it from the elements. Is there anything I need to know...
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  Should I choose a hybrid or a PHEV? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Land Rover Freelander with an SUV or estate and I like the look of electric options. I'm ruling out all-electric because I do some...
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  Why does my 2003 Nissan Micra keep cutting out on start up? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Nissan Micra 1.2 that has recently been giving trouble. At first, it was just kangarooing for 30 seconds after moving off, then it got worse...
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  My car was damaged at a recovery depot - but the company won't make good the damage? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car was recovered from France to the UK after an automatic gearbox failure. The vehicle was "dropped off a forklift truck" at a storage depot run by...
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  My new car has an electric parking brake - how do I use it on a hill? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My recently purchased Peugeot 3008 comes with an electric parking brake as standard. This is the first car I have owned with this type of brake, and I...
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  Could a cheap second-hand EV ever exist given the limited battery pack life? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My most recent purchase was a three-year-old Skoda which cost just under £7000. I'd love to replace it at some point with an EV but I don't see how the...
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  What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies?
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  Is there a way to cheaply maintain a DPF? 11 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I would be interested in your opinion about DPF problems and whether some mechanics and main dealers make a big deal out of problems that are otherwise...
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  What's the better campervan investment - petrol or diesel? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We’re considering buying a new Volkswagen California, or alternatively a T6 Transporter Kombi for conversion. Though the default choice would obviously...
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  Will my old diesel car fail the emissions test? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my old Honda Civic 1.7 diesel likely to fail the new emissions test and would it be expensive to correct? If it is trash should I go for a new one...
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  Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Volkswagen Caddy van worth its premium price? I drive Fiat Doblo for work which is comfortable enough and okay to drive. A Caddy would be double...