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  Buying a used Mazda MX-5 - which engine is best? 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used Mazda MX-5 but am baffled by the huge choice of models, engines and prices. Which model is best?
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  Audi A4 Avant - should I keep or sell? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2010 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 which is superb and is the fourth car I've had with the VR6 engine. I'm heading for semi-retirement so wondering whether...
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  Buying a small car for £3000 - what would you recommend? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a fun car for my wife to commute 10 miles per day in. We have a budget of only £2000 - £3000 and she would like something reliable that can...
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  Why are timing chains preferred over timing belts? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If timing chain-type motors are better than others, why are all motors are produced with timing belts?
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  Does a car previously being a taxi affect its used value? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom for the past 2 and half years. It is a lovely van and we have looked after it (regularly serviced and cleaned). The...
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  Should I switch to all-season tyres? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought a new car and it is fitted with summer tyres. Should I change 4 brand new summer tyres for All Season tyres before winter sets in? Or should...
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  My wife is disabled but received a fine for parking on the pavement - can she appeal? 17 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is disabled and parked her car fully on the footpath, the footpath was wide enough for prams wheelchair users to pass safely however my wife has...
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  Supermarket fuel v branded fuel - which is best? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a question for you about what is the best, most suitable fuel (petrol) to put in my recently bought 2019 Kadjar S Edition 1.3 TCe 140 EDC with 21K...
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  My Toyota Yaris hybrid battery goes flat, does this affect other hybrids? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on our Yaris hybrid tends to go to near flat if left for more than two - three days. I understand that this a common hybrid problem due to...
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  Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a...
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  Do rear dashcams interfere with DAB signal? 21 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have just swapped cars from a BMW 1 series to a 5 series 2022 year model. My 1 series had the Nextbase 622 with front and a rear window camera. Nextbase...
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  Are the BMW diesel engines in P38 Range Rovers reliable? 16 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the weather becoming more unpredictable and winter soon upon us I've been looking at a 1999 P38 DT 2.5 DSE with the BMW engine. 1. Are there any...
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  Should I replace the cambelt on a low mileage Ford Focus or sell it? 25 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps...
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  What's the difference between Michelin Cross Climate+ and Cross Climate 2? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2017 VW Golf GTE has 225/40-18 tyres which will soon need replacing. The Michelin Cross Climates are attractive and often recommended by you. However,...
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  What tyres would you recommend for my Toyota GT86? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a used Toyota GT86, can you tell me what the correct type and size tyre that should be fitted? Low road noise is important to me, so what brand...
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  What are the pros and cons of electric vs plug-in hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace our four year old Skoda Karoq in the next year. Our preference is for a similar sized SUV. Can you advise us on the pros and...
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  Do I have to use a detachable towbar on my Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line? 30 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Mercedes-Benz B-Class 200 AMG Line and want to put a towbar on it. All the websites of fitters say that after the electrics are put...
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  Which hybrid cars do you recommend with a higher driving position? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What would be a suitable hybrid car as a replacement for a 2010 Ford C-Max TDCi? I like the high driving position that a C-Max gives. I do mostly local...
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  I've been driving fewer miles, should my car still have an annual service? 14 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 65 plate Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI. Due to Covid it hasn't done as many miles as usual. It had its MoT in October 2021 which it passed without issue....
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  What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto...