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  Towbar Electrics 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm fitting a towbar & electrics to my Ford C-MAX 1.6 zetec petrol 2008 reg. Very confused on electrics! Is by-pass relay good enough or should I fit car...
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  Recommend a first car and insurance company for a new driver? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 28-year-old female, living in North Yorkshire and looking to purchase my first car after just passing my driving test. Budget is my main priority....
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  Swift not swallow 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My new Suzuki Swift 1.5 Automatic achieves 50mpg on a long run and 45mpg around town. This is my first car that beats the manufacturer figures for fuel...
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  Can we reject our Honda HR-V over a driveshaft problem? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Our new Honda HR-V is only six weeks old and has been into the garage three times since we got it. We noticed a vibration and the dealer says the problem...
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  Possible gearbox crunch on a new car 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a brand new Vauxhall Astra, but when I change from first to second gear I can feel, but not hear, a slight crunch. Is this normal for...
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  Need a car that will fit three child seats in the back 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a car which will take three car seats in the back? This would be to take two baby carrier seats for new born twins and a front facing...
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  What's the best way to temporarily insure a car? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We've just bought a new car for my wife, which has five days complimentary insurance from Volkswagen. We still have her old car, which we are going to...
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  Can you suggest a reliable family car replacement for our 15 year old Honda Jazz? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to replace a 15 year old Honda Jazz - which we bought on your recommendation and it has been perfect for us. But, sadly, it will need a lot...
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  Should BMW pay for timing chain tensioner failure? 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 09 plate 74,000 mile BMW 118i has just been diagnosed as needing a new engine by BMW Maidenhead as a result of the timing chain tensioner failing and...
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  Why does the passenger side footwell of my car keep getting damp? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have damp on the floor of the passenger side of my ten year old Volkwagen Passat. Where is this likely to be coming from?
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  Where can my friend sell his classic MGB GT? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  An old friend has an Anniversary Edition MGB GT in his garage which he would like to sell. Can you advise me where and how we could obtain the best value...
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  Should I have my Ford Fiesta's cam belt changed at its next service? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford Fiesta 1.25 and have driven just under 55,000 miles. The car's booked in for the 60,000 mile service at the end of this month, but I was hoping...
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  How should three children be safely seated in an MPV? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter is bringing her five-year-old, three-year-old and nine-month-old children over from Australia for a month. Do we need an MPV for the three...
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  How much is my Renault Sport Clio worth? 22 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have the above car which is in fairly good nick, it's 23 years old and ULEZ friendly, how much would I expect to get for it if sold privately?
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  The mpg on my car's dash differs from my own fuel consumption calculations - is this unusual? 5 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar XE, nearly two years old, which averages around 39mpg on the computer set for long periods. 2000 miles ago I decided to check real mpg...
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  How do I know if my 2015 BMW Touring is towbar prepared? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if my 2015 BMW Touring is towbar prepared?
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  Bought a car for £1000 and the gearbox has died - what are my rights? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a a Fiat Stilo from a dealer about a month ago for a £1000. However, the gearbox has now packed up. Can you please tell me what my rights are...
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  How can I replace the rear window on my Audi Cabriolet 18 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can the rear window of a 20 year old Audi Cabriolet E be replaced without a whole new hood being bought?
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  Suggested replacement for my automatic Paugot 307 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace a nine-year old automatic Peugeot 307 estate with a smaller automatic car that takes a dog crate. It must have good vision and an upright...
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  What small car for long economical runs? 23 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What small/ medium 3 year old car/ mpv will achieve 30 mph per 1000 rpm in top gear? Anything from Ford Ka to Focus in size.