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  Spare partial 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Many cars (Golf, Audi TT) have no spare tyres. The can of sealant costs £45 (or £3 from cpc.co.uk) and once used, the tyres cannot be repaired, needing...
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  I have an electrical fault on my Citroen Xantia - what could it be? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen Xantia lost all but the battery lights on the dash. I managed to get it going by getting a power cable straight from the battery to the glow...
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  How can I clean brake dust from my Volvo V70's wheels? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best method for cleaning the wheels on my new Volvo V70? I guess it's residue from the brake pads. My high pressure cleaner that will punch...
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  Tweenage crush 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be interested to know is there any value in a trade-in for a Vauxhall Vectra 1600, date of registration 27.11.98, S registration, 85,000 mileage...
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  Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern...
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  Can you advise on the availability of a new Porsche 911 Carrera? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend buying a two year old Porsche Carrera S convertible, but prices seem to be almost the same as if he bought new. The dealer is saying there...
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  Need to buy a 7 seater - used. What should I be looking at? 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of around £7k and have just split from my husband so need a new 7 seater. I have been used to driving an S-MAX and would like a car with...
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  A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is...
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  How do I access my Mazda 6's idle control valve? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Mazda 6 2-litre TS with 44,000 on the clock, which has developed an erratic idle speed when first coming onto idle from higher revs. This...
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  Poor road markings - who do I complain to? 20 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The standard of road markings on A and B roads in my local area is appalling. Line painting used to be a regular occurrence but now, in some circumstances,...
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  Are EVs safe to drive in floods? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Having driven through some epic puddles and sections of flooded roads over the last few months how do electric cars perform in these situations? Are the...
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  Can I disable my car's headlamp washer jets? 9 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Audi A6 is using a lot of screen wash fluid. It has headlamp washers which I suspect are the culprits. Is it feasible (and legal) to disable them?
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  Is it smart to buy a 10-year-old Range Rover Sport? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Is a 10-year-old Range Rover Sport TDV6 good value at £8000 with 99,000 miles on it?
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  Why didn't my MoT pick up why my brake was binding? 27 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I had a an MoT carried out on my motor caravan this year. It failed on a rear binding brake and I was told to take the wheel off and tap the brake drum...
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  What's the estimated value of my 1986 Audi Quattro Coupe? 26 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1986 Audi Quattro Coupe (non turbo). Owned from new with 45,000 miles, FSH and is in new condition. All original except the exhaust. I would appreciate...
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  What is the best value, medium-sized hatchback with good leg room for £4000? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £4000 to spend and would like a manual hatchback, petrol around 1.6. I'm doing about 200 miles, on mainly motorways, per week and I'm tall so...
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  What petrol automatic do you recommend to tow a 750kg campervan? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy a new car with an automatic gearbox due to my wife's bad arthritis which makes driving a manual difficult. We also tow a folding campervan...
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  What's the most reliable seven seater? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £10k to replace an old Zafira. Should I go for the newest Zafira I can get for this or a slightly older Volkswagen Touran or Toyota Verso. The...
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  What's the best compact SUV? 22 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help...
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  Suggestion for an MPV with high seating? 27 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Kia Sedona which has high seating, useful for night driving and bad backs. I used to have a Citroen Xsara Picasso which also had highish seats....