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  How can I find an insurer to take into account my no claims from driving company cars? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a no accident record of 50 years but have always driven company insured cars or driven as a named driver on my wife's insurance. I have insured...
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  I have a flashing glow plug warning light on my car - what does this mean and is it okay to drive? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a flashing glow lamp warning light on my Skoda Fabia. What does this mean and is it okay to drive?
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  Is my car clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is my Polo GTI clever enough to recognise that most of my driving is around town and remap its engine management accordingly? If so, how can I get out...
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  Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching...
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  What's the best automatic van for a camper conversion under £5k? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a panel van to convert into a camper. It needs to be auto so I can share the driving with my wife and it has to be under 5.3m to be able...
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  Can my daughter drive a minibus converted into a motor caravan on her licence? 1 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 17 seat LDV convoy minibus that has been converted into a motor caravan as a wedding gift for my daughter. If I change the revenue weight to lower...
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  What large hybrid car will do the best motorway economy for a long commute? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2007 diesel Hyundai Tucson auto. It's done 190,000 miles and is in need of replacing. I do about 25,000 miles a year, mostly country...
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  Could you advise on a car for commuting to London? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2011 Renault Megane but, due to a promotion, now drive into central London daily. The running costs of the Megane and the low mpg make...
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  How do I run-in my new Porsche Macan 3.0 petrol? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take delivery of my new Porsche Macan with the 3.0 petrol engine (as recommended by you almost 18 months ago). Within a week of doing so...
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  Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol...
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  Why is the 2015 BMW 320iSE hard to drive in stop start traffic? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am the proud owner of a new 2015 model BMW 320i SE manual. I am very surprised at how notchy the gearchange is when selecting 1st, 2nd and reverse gears....
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  Petrol Honda CR-V on urban commute - worth using premium fuel? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2013 4WD Honda CR-V, with a 2.0 litre petrol engine (manual). My daily commute is 7 miles each way in urban / suburban traffic. I drive carefully...
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  New Mazda CX-3 - AWD or 2WD with winter tyres? 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Having finally settled on a new CX-3 I need to decide whether better to go for the 2WD and buy a set of winter wheels and tyres or just go for the AWD...
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  Which four-wheel drive? 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have test driven a Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Touareg. Of these cars and can't decide which to go for if any. Could you advise?...
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  Do good petrol estate cars exist? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to get a good non-diesel family/estate car for city driving? Our family is due to increase in size imminently and our current diesel Mazda...
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  Can you recommend a small four-wheel drive? 18 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Renault Kangoo and are very impressed with the wide and high loadspace it has. We now wish to replace it with something similar, but...
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  Winter Tyres ... my friend has a theory 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been persuaded by your (and other) advice on winter tyres and now switch over every winter. I do believe that my rear wheel drive BMW is better...
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  Alarm issues after accident 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently involved in an RTA rear shunt to vehicle. After which the alarm keeps going off. Reported this to the garage and drive assist as a problem as...
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  Small car for occasional long drives 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a second car, just to get me to the station and back and for the occasional longer trip - could be to anywhere in UK though. I am looking...
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  Which company car for motorway driving with good fuel economy and low tax? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am shortly to change jobs and will have to choose a company car, list price up to £28,000. I am 6-feet 4-inches tall, will drive approximately 60,000...