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  Which tyres should I fit to Mercedes-Benz E 220d 4Matic estate? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Mercedes-Benz E 220d 4Matic estate with run-flat 245/40 R19 fronts and 275/35 R19 rears. The local roads are disintegrating and...
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  Should I swap my run-flats for standard tyres? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes tells me I should not replace my factory fitted run-flat tyres with ordinary summer tyres because the cars suspension has been set up for run-flats....
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  Can run-flat tyres be repaired? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My run-flat tyre has a slow puncture caused by a nail in the centre tread of the tyre. Can the run-flat tyre be repaired?
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  Should petrol turbos run for a few minutes at the end of a journey to cool down? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I know you advocate to let diesel engines run for a few minutes at the end of a journey with turbos fitted. Will this also apply to petrol engines as there...
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  Run flat tyres - should I buy a spare anyway? 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a car with run flats. Am I being over cautious in considering buying a spare wheel or a spare tyre, to keep for longer journeys?
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  Can you recommend a used car that's cheap to run? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used small car (up to three years old) that is cheap to run and has high seats. I will cover about 5000 miles a year. What do you recommend?...
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  Do daytime running lights mean I don't need dipped headlights in low visbility? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I now have a 65-plate Kia Ceed, my first car with daytime running lights. Does this replace the requirement to use dipped headlights during times of low...
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  Do I need to tell my insurer if I fit run-flat tyres? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to fit run-flat tyres to Mitsubishi ASX. The standard tyres size is 225/55/18 but run-flats don't come in that size. My local tyre dealer recommends...
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  Can I fit non-run flats to my BMW? 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a BMW 1 Series and would like to change the tyres from run flats to non-run flats. Is there any problems changing my front tyres from 215/40/18 to...
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  Are Porsche Boxsters suitable for short trips? 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  You recently published a response stating that short runs are very bad for a flat six Porsche Boxster engine. Why do you say that? I use my 2000 model...
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  Okay Yar 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Toyota Yaris 1.4 D-4D TR is now one year old but has only covered 3,500 miles in a mixture of short runs to the supermarket and longer runs of...
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  Which MPV is best for £3000? 8 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap to run MPV with a minimum of six seats. Preferably a 1.6 and decent boot space for my youngest's buggy. We have £3000 to spend.
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  Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can I run my 2003 Citroen Picasso Desire 2HDI on biodiesel?
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  The fan on my car keeps running when it's switched off - what is the cause? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My 2015 Peugeot 3008 fan keeps running after switching off the engine. It suddenly dies off but immediately you start the car and turn it off, the fan...
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  Can I fit run-flat tyres to my Audi TT? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi TT 2.0 S Line 40 TFSI is fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 245/35 R19 93Y tyres. They are coming up for replacement soon. Will the wheels take run...
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  Why don't children walk to school instead of being driven by their parents? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In a recent column there was the popular question: “Please recommend a car for the school run". Whilst I accept that some of your readers live in rural...
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  Which SUV for a school run? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a second-hand SUV for my wife to do the school run in. I don't want to spend a fortune but want something comfortable that is not thirsty....
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  Should my sister-in-law buy a petrol or diesel Ford Focus for short journeys? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My sister-in-law is looking to purchase a new Ford Focus but cannot decide between the 1.6TDCI diesel and 1.6I petrol engines. She does less than 10,000...
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  Why does my car run hot on longer journeys? 9 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs...
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  Should I idle the engine of my petrol car after a long run just like you advise for turbo diesel owners? 11 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  You have wisely advised owners of diesel turbo cars to idle the engines after a fast run before switching the engine off. Is the same advise also applicable...