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• Twenty million tyres 17 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I read somewhere that 20 million tyres are scrapped each year in the UK. They are a problem. Would it be a good idea to thread (as it were) 10 or so old tyres onto all the lamp posts on our streets and roads especially where they are in dangerous positions for cars which leave the road ? I ask
• water vapour injection sysytems 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Ever notice how much smoother your car runs on misty or foggy days? Its because the air drawn into the intake is denser with the water particles in it (I think). I've checked the fuel consumption on my car(old model Mondeo diesel)on days like this, and it is slightly better than on 'normal' days
• Citroen C5 Automatic 21 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  I have a three month old C5 with automatic gearbox which is the third auto car I have driven. I find the changing down from 4 to 3 and 3 to 2 very jerky at times as if I was changing down, in manual, to a lower gear than intended.Citroen tell me the car is in standard condition but I find it hard
• Engine preservation 3 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  i own a 1973 austin minivan which is under restoration, i am going to fit a low milage 1098 unit into the car. Due to the fact that it shares the engine oil with the gearbox, and that the engines are old fashioned and not as well built as nowadays. What can i do to preserve the life of the engine
• "Hit and Run" 1 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  months old! and I am gutted after having bought this one because of a hit and run with the previous Honda Civic by a car causing £1000 damage to 2 doors!. Regards Malcolm.
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  Is it better to top up fuel at half a tank or to refuel when almost on reserve? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it better in the long run to top up fuel at half tank on a regular basis or to refuel when almost on reserve?
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  Which automatic is the most reliable? 13 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which five-year-old SUV has the most reliable automatic gearbox?
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  Can I install an EV charger in my garage? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have noticed that many EV charging points are installed on the outside of houses, and not inside the garage. Is there a problem with charging in a garage?
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  What is the best way to insure a learner driver? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best options for getting my 17-year-old son insured whilst learning to drive?
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  Why has the alloy wheel on my car buckled? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What would cause a 21-inch alloy rim on a Volvo XC60 T5 to start to buckle? Dealer advised this at last MoT and it has never had an accident or hit pothole....
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  Should I get rid of my Mitsubishi? 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Given Mitsubishi Motors announcement that they are not going to supply any new models to Europe and UK and are withdrawing from this market, should I hold...
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  Why isn't my stop-start working? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My stop-start engine stopped, as per normal, at a set of traffic lights - but then wouldn't automatically start again. Why's that?
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  What is the law with children travelling in the back of classic cars without seat belts? 27 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please tell me the law on children travelling in the backseats of a classic convertible without seat belts?
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  Can I have my three year old car serviced privately without affecting the warranty? 22 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Ford Kuga which is due a major service at 31000 miles. Can I have it serviced privately without affecting the warranty?
• Peugeot 308 SW 2000 - Clutch Problems Peugeot 308 9 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  My seven year old 308SW diesel has about 50000 miles on the clock, is well looked after and in good condition. There is one issue that is starting to worry me. When I change gear, the clutch behaves normally but on the way up, after the gear change, it will sometimes momentarily stick
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  What insurer would cover a London black cab for private use? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an ex London black cab as my new daily runner. Most insurance companies won't insure them because they say it's too old or it's...
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  Will an OAT antifreeze cause problems with my 1978 MGB? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 1978 MG MGB had an engine rebuild six months ago. An OAT antifreeze was put into it. I have read that this may cause a problem to older engines (water...
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  What is causing water ingress in my car door? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Skoda Rapid and have water ingress into my driver's side door. What's the cause and how much should it cost to put right?
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  Dealer wants £72 to check my faulty key fob - is this too much? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Qashqai. The key fob is not working. The car is two years old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. The dealer will check the fob and see...
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  Need an automatic car that's easy to drive 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Mum has a 2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 auto. It is her first automatic, having come from a manual, and she loves it apart from one thing - she is finding...