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  Could you suggest an economical, reliable, 4WD car - which also has low BIK and low CO2 emissions? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an employee who does about 18,000 - 20,000 miles a year. I'm looking for an economical, low BIK, low CO2, reliable, 4WD car that can also tow. It needs...
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  Can we keep our DSG automatic in D when held on the handbrake? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to buy a Volkswagen T-Cross DSG which has a manual handbrake. In London we have a lot of traffic lights and historically we have kept the...
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  What should I look for on a pre-reg car? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered Vauxhall Viva SE that was registered in July 2018 and has been in the dealer's compound ever since. Should I worry about rust and deterioration...
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  Mercedes - warning lights ESP/BAS 8 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John Re: Mercedes e320 plate: EJ51 What is the significance of the warning indicator Esp and BAS? Our local garage has run the checks on his computer...
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  Renault Scenic - which model is best? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2010 Renault Scenic Privilege 1.9 diesel as opposed to a 1.5 diesel model. Can you tell me which would be better for towing a...
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  Buying a SEAT Leon Cupra - what should I look out for? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Mk 1 2001 Seat Leon TDi, which I've had for 4 years and while I'm really pleased with it, it's time to get something a bit newer and...
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  Buying a new £20,000 car – what would you recommend? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a shoulder problem, she is finding gear change and handbrake operation a problem. It looks like we need a car with automatic transmission and...
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  Sticking handbrake on nearly new car - should the dealer pay to fix it? 21 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The handbrake on my daughter’s Volkswagen Polo has started to stick. The car is only 18 months old and the local dealer has said it’s caused by a build-up...
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  Focus Coupe Convertible - wlll 15-inch wheels give me a smoother ride ? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've previously improved the ride on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi by changing from the supplied 205/55/R16 wheels to 195/65/R15s. I've just done...
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  Hyundai i10 - would you buy ESP? 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am wanting to buy a new Hyundai i10 classic (1.2 litre) and need to decide whether to buy the ESP option. From what I have read, ESP is thought to prevent...
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  Left in no doubt 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The rule I have always used when driving in the left hand lane of a motorway is No 167 of my Highway Code otherwise it would mean braking when nothing...
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  Why aren't modern cars fitted with freewheeling devices like that found on the Rover P4? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Rover fitted a selectable free wheel device to its ‘Aunty’ models in the 1960s. I recollect my father using it for most of his driving. Why has something...
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  Hoda Accord rear discs 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving for 40 years and today for the first time I have been told that my car needs new rear discs. Even more surprising to me is that it is...
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  Do male left-foot brakers sometimes suffer unnecessarily for their art? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been a left-foot braker since my first automatic in 1988 and only ever use my right foot for the accelerator. As you are no doubt aware, if the...
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  Do other readers struggle with foot clearance when using the pedals of the Peugeot 207? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to an email some time ago in which HJB refers to a braking defect on his Peugeot 207, I totally agree and support your comments in respect of the...
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  Cam trick 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Volkswagen Polo S 1.2 64PS registered 06. The VW dealer has told her that she should have the cambelt changed as the car is 4 years old....
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  Lessen of history 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an August 2003 E270 CDI and have been quoted £440 by a main dealer for a D+ service at 85k miles including brake fluid change. The car has a full...
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  Can I force Volkswagen to help with an ABS/ESP fault on my Golf? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a fault with the ESP and ABS lights coming on intermittently in my Golf, and the car starts to jerk and brake on its own accord when the ESP light...
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  Dodgy brakes on my used MX-5 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of August I purchased a 2002 Mazda MX5 (SJ52 MLK) from IS Cars Ltd in Hertfordshire. The car was sold to me in 'Good Condition'. The car came...
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  Should I specify the Standard or Sport suspension when I order my new Audi A1 TFSI Sport? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two...