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  Audi Q5 auto surging issue 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Audi Q5 and recently was involved in a serious single-car accident. I was parking my car and moved my foot to brake when the car surged forward...
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  Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy...
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  ABS fault on a 4500-mile-old Fiesta - is this acceptable? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio. I have now been told by a Ford garage that my ABS braking system unit has now packed up. I am very angry...
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  Faults alarm 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used Ford Ka 2009 from a Vauxhall dealer, less than 2 months ago. I am a relatively inexperienced/new driver so perhaps I am not as aware...
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  Highway Code and parking 9 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My granddaughter is about to take her driving test, and consequently I have been revising my highway code, via the AA's 2007 edition. There seems to...
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  One leg, or two? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  So glad you are promoting left foot braking, it's been my method for decades. I have used a range of manual change and automatic cars, and I have no problems...
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  Ford C-Max or Renault Megane - which should I buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Hyundai Getz with something bigger. My local dealer has offered a 2008 Ford C-Max with 50,000 miles for £3250, plus my Getz....
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  Downsizing wheels for winter on a Prius 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Prius T Spirit is fitted with 17" wheels. I am having great difficulty locating steel wheels to fit replacement winter tyres. I believe that...
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  Are DSG automatics ok? 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want a small automatic and was wondering about the Skoda Fabia. Have been told by friends that DSG autos are not a good choice. Is this so? Otherwise...
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  Winter wheels and tyres for an S60 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I fit my winter tyres fitted on a set of original 16 inch Volvo V70 Alloy to my Volvo S60 D5 SE, which came from factory with 17 inch alloy wheels?...
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  How do I adjust the handbrake on my R-reg Ford Mondeo? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please confirm that the handbrake on an R-plate Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX is auto-adjust? If it is not, can you please tell me how to adjust it?
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  How do I know which pads to buy for my Volkswagen Golf III? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 Volkswagen Golf III 1.8 SE and need to change the front brake pads. Volkswagen fitted two types of calliper - their own brand, and Girling....
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  Make sensor this 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The ABS on my Sept 05 Volvo S40 1.6D has just failed. My local dealer has contacted Volvo and they offered a 70% discount off the replacement unit but...
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  Half braked 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 BMW E90 318i SE with 22,000 miles, and warning lights have come on telling me that the DSC system has failed. Do you know if this is a common...
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  Can I manually disable an electronic handbrake? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to find out if it's possible to park up without the electronic handbrake engaging. With current lockdown in place,...
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  MINI Cooper D gearbox rattle 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In 2012 I bought a new MINI Cooper D. After just 12 weeks of ownership the car developed a rattle when changing gear. The MINI dealer replaced both the...
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  I've got handbrake problems on my 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa. 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 51-reg Vauxhall Corsa SXI. If it's parked on a hill the handbrake goes up eight clicks before it will even begin to hold the car. I know they're...
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  Dead legged 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  About 20 years ago I was doing auto safety research related to an auto safety-braking device my brother had recently patented in the U.S.A.. One thing...
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  Problem with RS4 bought from main dealer 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an Audi RS4 from Leicester Audi in March 2012. I quickly noticed an intermittent juddering from the brakes so contacted the dealer. They told...
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  My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried? 11 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this...