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  How can I stop my Fiat Stilo Abarth Selespeed 'kangarooing'? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Fiat Stilo Abarth fitted with Selespeed transmission. I have owned the car since 2003. The car has done 36,000 miles. Soon after purchasing...
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  My 2006 Peugeot 107's power steering unit failed at 21,000 miles - do you think Peugeot should contribute to repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 107 has done 21,000 miles in 3.5 years. The power steering unit failed recently and was replaced by a Peugeot-approved garage. The bill was...
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  Where can I get a spare wheel for my 2006 BMW 5 Series? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2006 BMW 520D Auto with normal tyres, not runflats. There is a cigarette lighter-powered compressor and a can of gunk in the boot, but...
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  A car keeps parking in a disabled space without a blue badge so I can't use it, what can I do? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I visit my shops in my car, but every time I go there someone is parked in the disabled bay without a badge and it’s the same person, which puts me off...
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  What's the best crossover for a family of five? 18 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have three teenage children and have driven people carriers since the youngest was born twelve years ago. Now it’s time for a change. I love the smaller...
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  Can you recommend a used car for towing a small caravan? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance...
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  Should I worry about the cost of battery replacement on a Tesla? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Tesla but wonder if a PHEV would be more flexible on longer journeys. I'm also concerned about Tesla’s depreciation and cost of...
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  Expensive and unnecessary service coming up, should I refuse the work and forfeit the warranty? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've booked a service of my 2017 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG in to a franchise dealer. They say the 'A' service will cost £850 because the plugs must be changed...
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  I live in the Peak District - should I put winter tyres on my hatchback or swap for a 4x4 to counter the winter conditions? 19 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Peak District and drive a Ford Fiesta but because of winter weather conditions, I decided to swap it for a Skoda Yeti. However, I've been...
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  My sons insurance was cancelled - for how long will this affect his future insurance costs? 15 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son had his insurance cancelled after eight months due to three telematics warnings from his insurance company. They are saying that they can still...
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  What's the best car for £5000? 27 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I don't know a great deal about cars but I'm looking to spend somewhere between £3k and £5k. I've narrowed my choices down to a Volkswagen Golf, Ford...
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  What hybrid do you suggest for a 15 mile daily commute? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our journeys are mostly commutes of around 15 miles per day with occasional long trips. Can you suggest an SUV that is either hybrid or electric up to...
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  Our car won't start and no one seems to know why? 5 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford Galaxy and it has just stopped starting. It is currently sitting at our local Ford garage who have run two diagnostic tests - one mechanical...
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  A car hit the back of our car and no damage was done - should we report it to our insurer? 18 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Someone ran into the back of my wife's car at a roundabout. The driver didn't want to get out of the car to speak to her at first, but eventually opened...
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  SUV needed for five mile commute 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has...
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  DPF problems with Yaris - should the warranty cover the repairs? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new...
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  Should I replace my Renault with a Dacia? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 20 year old Renault Espace diesel. It has been a brilliant family vehicle and covered more than 200,000 miles. Would a Dacia Logan Estate...
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  What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda CR-V which has done 100,000 miles and is six years old. The seats are starting to wear and it has just failed its MoT due to the handbrake...
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  Why is my Mazda 5 cutting out? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 5 1.6 diesel has started to cut out. The car does a 30-40 mile journey once a week and longer ones once a month. I also use Shell V-Power once...
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  Should I swap my C3 for a CR-V? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering...