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  How can I disable the alarm on my Subaru Forester while in storage? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Subaru Forester with a factory-fitted Category 1 alarm/immobiliser. We will be leaving the car for six weeks in a secure garage but I am worried...
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  Kombi nation 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I was trying to buy a new Mercedes Vito Dualiner, but the dealership has sadly gone under. I have since heard that there have been a lot of problems with...
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  Water leak - can you help? 23 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  When it rains heavily, the passenger foot well carpet becomes saturated and I am unable to locate where it is getting in, the under seat storage compartment...
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  Car storage tips please 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes...
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  Laying up a car for extended periods - anything I've forgotten? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda CRV is kept in South Africa, and used 3-4 months of the year. Maintenance charging is not an option, so during storage I intend to: (1) Use...
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  I plan on storing my car for six months of the year - what can I do to avoid any problems? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am intending to keep my 2005 Toyota Celica in storage. Occasionally using it every summer which means six months+ without use from time to time. What...
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  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street? 15 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules and regulations for storing my caravan on the street?
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  What's the best all-season tyre for towing a caravan? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to improve my winter caravan towing performance by fitting all season tyres to my car. I know that they would not be as good as winter specific...
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  I have 90 litres of 10-year-old unleaded. Can I use it in my car? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have approximately 80-90 litres of unleaded petrol which is 10 to 12 years old. It is clean and stored in approved marine petrol tanks. Can I use it...
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  Baby seats 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a community midwife and drives a 12-year-old Toyota RAV-4. She loves the high driving position, ease of parking around town, spacious storage...
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  What's the best type of insurance for my 30+ year old Volvo? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best type of insurance for my Volvo. I do less than 1k miles per year and it has less than 40k miles on the clock and only use it for visiting...
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  Need a cheap tow car - any recommendations? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for the cheapest and most fuel efficient vehicle that could cope with towing a campert trailer, with bikes on the top or rear and a strove...
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  How should I store my Volvo automatic for four weeks? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your advice on three months' storage, could you say which of the points are really necessary for an 11-year-old Volvo auto that will be garaged...
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  Selling a car with no MoT? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is due it's MOT and I do not intend to put it through due to the cost this would entail and also the mileage. I know of someone who may...
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  Can you recommend a family car for a family of six for under £8000? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a BMW Z4 2.5l with 60,000 miles on the clock on a finance deal. We have three young children and are planning one more. I need to get...
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  How can I trace a classic car? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am an officer of a classic car club. I have received an email from someone who wants to “trace” a car that belonged to her late father, and was stored...
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  Does my new Audi A3 have the Bluetooth extras I asked for? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery of a new Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 S Line on 1 September. This is my third A3 and in all I have been very happy with the model. When...
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  Carnapped 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a second vehicle stolen in Derbyshire and whilst I was in the process of sending an email to the police requesting them not to use their contract...
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  Do electric cars need to be 'run-in'? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Do electric cars need running in like petrol and diesel models? I'm buying a new Kia e-Niro 4. The dealer says they have several in their storage compound....
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  What's the best way to sell a classic car without doing a private sale? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My friend has a GTM Libra to sell. It has the 24v 2.5-litre engine. Could you advise on the best places to sell it? She would obviously prefer to avoid...