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  Could you suggest a small, lightweight scooter? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a scooter, at least 100cc, like the Suzuki Address 110 to go in the garage at the back of a motorhome. Are there any other options of a...
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  How can I prep my car for winter storage? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'll be taking my 2008 reg 1.6 VVT Renault Megane cabrio off the road for the winter. It'll be stored in a good dry garage and the petrol tank will be...
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  How much is my Mazda 626 worth? 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1993 Mazda 626GT 2.5. It's completely original and has been in dry storage for a few years now. Do you think it is a future classic that's worth...
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  Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much...
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  Is my Renault Scenic letting in water because the heater matrix has failed? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a couple of problems with water coming into my Renault Scenic and sitting in the driver's footwell, and in the storage holes in the back. Is there...
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  Are petrol companies adding 10 per cent methanol to their fuels? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Arriving in the small village of Wheaton Aston by narrowboat, I was shocked to find that the garage there had stopped selling petrol at the turn of the...
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  Do you follow the same storage advice for a hybrid car as you would for a petrol car? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have read your various articles on storing a car during self-isolation (12 weeks in the case of my wife and me), and I note your recommendation about...
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  How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only...
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  Putting my SLK in storage for winter 31 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am laying up my 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK for the winter. What should I do to protect the doors, window seals and folding roof mechanism?
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  Replacing Citroen c3 picasso 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My year old Citroen c3 Picasso was written off in a accident , what would you reccomend to replace it with , as I don't want another c3 as the lack of...
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  How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend...
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  Store or sell when I move abroard? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect...
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  4x4 or family car? 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change car to accommodate for bigger family now and more storage but not sure whether to go for a 4x4 or fit winter tyres to a family car. I...
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  What trickle charger would you recommend? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
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  What is a good trickle charger to use during the winter? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please suggest a trickle charger for winter use which can remain connected to the starter battery of my 2013 2.2 TDCi Ford Transit Custom?
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  If I were to store a car and no longer drive it, what needs done in regards to documents? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly aunt has decided that she no longer wishes to drive. She has a 25 year old Mini she has had from new with low mileage. The insurance expires...
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  What are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars to maintain efficiency? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am self-isolating and, given the Government's restrictions on unnecessary driving, what are you advising car owners to do with their now-static cars...
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  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best vacuum for inside a car bearing in mind all the difficult areas to reach?
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  What is the maximum I can inflate my tyres to stop them flatting when in storage over the winter? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda MX-5 is covered for the winter and wired to my battery charger, so I cannot move it. The tyres are Bridgestone Portenza 205-45R17 84W CKC4509....