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  Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree...
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  Is the Renault Zoe battery lease scheme ending? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I was at a launch event for the new Renault Zoe the other evening and the sales team were unsure that the battery lease scheme was going to be available...
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  Honda HR-V replacement? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a...
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  Can you suggest a good 4x4 for £1800? 11 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in search of a good 4x4 for a family of four. I have £18000 to spend and need a car capable of tackling a farm track each day and trips to Cornwall...
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  My car's service history was missing - now it's fictional 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my 2009 Vauxhall Antara from Motor Parks (Preston) in Sept 2012. At the time, I was told by Salesman that it was ex-Mobility, and had a full service...
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  Cooling fan operation 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving my 405 GL since its manufacture. It is a model fitted with air-con. Five years ago I was forced to replace the entire engine. Since...
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  Is Volkswagen liable to fix my Polo? 27 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 new in May 2015 from a Volkswagen supplier and have had it regularly serviced with them. Early this year, after heavy...
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  Should the DVLA take away my old friends licence? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an old friend, he is 73. About 15 years ago he had eyesight problems with visual field defects which lead to the DVLA taking away his licence, which...
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  Lots of problems/faults with a new Toyota Yaris, dealership unhelpful, unbiased advice needed please 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hello Honest John, we bought a new (16) Toyota Yaris Design, to replace a 13yr old (03) Yaris T Spirit, through Drive the Deal, the process went perfectly,...
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  Ford Fiesta cutting out? 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Fiesta 1.6 Ghia (54) is cutting out while driving. The water pump and thermostat housing were replaced at the garage along with the timing belt...
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  Polo chain cam failure 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The Polo V (2009-) uses a cam chain which is now seeing more and more failures, and Volkswagen refuses to accept this is a quality problem, despite growing...
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  What maybe the fault when connecting the battery terminals wrong way round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 Peugeot 307 Rapier. It had been running fine but finally a day came when it started showing up anti-pollution fault. We got it checked but...
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  Can I recommend that your readers fit in-car cameras in case of accidents? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In two recent issues you invited recommendations of car camera systems that run on a “loop” and can record the build up to crashes. As a result of suffering...
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  Obsessed with smutt 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I understand you have recently written on the subject of DPFs. My particular experience of the current X-Trail diesel (and my ongoing quarrel with Nissan)...
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  Electric shock 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There is a lot of talk and action regarding the future of electric/hybrid cars as if this technology is going to save the world. To my mind, pure electric...
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  Does the Jaguar XJR have any known problems I should look for? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a 2003 Celica (140bhp) for two years now and fancy a bit of a change. Talking down the pub with friends, we got on to slightly older but very...
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  Carbon lies? 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1996 SAAB 900SE 2.3 turbo convertible with only 56,000 miles from new and serviced once every year by a SAAB dealer or SAAB specialist. A report...
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  If I chose to deviate from the original colour with my Daimler Double-Six restoration, how much it would affect the value? 13 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking into restoration with Jaguar specialists for my Daimler Double-Six Coupe. I wondered how much it would affect the value if I deviated from...
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  What has happened to make insurance premiums go up so much in the last 12 months? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Last July I insured my car for £240. This year, with no changes to my circumstances (other than the value of the car having reduced) the renewal quote...
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  Is it wise to sell a classic car at an auction with no reserve price? 2 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have inherited two Mercedes-Benz Pagoda. One is a white manual 230SL made in 1964 with with previous owners and 75,000 miles. The second is a 1970 280SL...