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  Ford Galaxy won't start 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday I stalled my Ford Galaxy. When I restarted the engine the ABS light came on and remained lit. What does it mean? I am new to driving this particular...
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  Mercedes-Benz E-Class auto gearbox problems 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Mercedes-Benz E220 diesel auto is experiencing problems when changing from park. I eventually manage it after a few frustrating restarts. It has...
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  Volkwagen Up - which wheels are best? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Up and want to put the 165/70 R14 tyres from the 5J x 14 steel wheels (35 offset) onto the BBS (Volkswagen) alloys that are 6 x 14 (offset...
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  Can I fit winter tyres to my Porsche 911? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2003 Porsche 911 C2, with 18 inch wheels. I want to run the car in the winter and fit winter rims and tyres. Can I reduce the diameter and width...
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  Can I return my problem car? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought the car in September and I have had to have the brakes replaced. The garage replaced this at its cost four weeks after purchase as I got VOSA...
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  Hyundai servicing 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Local Hyundai dealer charging £197 for full service to include oil, oil filter, engine and pollen filters, brake and clutch fluid as well as labour and...
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  All weather tyres - do I need a full set? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've read your article on winter tyres in which you specifically state that ALL tyres need to be changed for winter use, not just the drive wheels. Is...
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  Winter tyres 3 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 335d touring 2008. I ordered some winter tyres from BMW on 16-inch steel wheels but they contacted me to say they would not fit because my brake...
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  2007 passat handbrake 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Passat with e-handbrake and yesterday I was pulling my boat from the slipway and the handbrake refused to release. Is there a problem with...
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  Why are my rear brake pads wearing out before the fronts? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's MINI has just failed the MoT as the rear brake pads were worn to 2mm. Is this normal? We have had the car from new and it is just three years...
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  Should you give way on a slip road? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Surely on a slip road one should give way to a lane they want to enter? Braking for a vehicle wanting to join could cause an accident. One has to be aware...
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  How can I remove rust from my alloy wheels? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  For the the last couple of weeks I've heard a scraping noise from the rear brake discs on my Vauxhall Zafira. Today I have removed the wheel and found...
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  Faulty MINI One - should the dealer pay for repairs? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2007 MINI Hatch One from a dealer for £3300. The car had 104,000 miles on the clock, full service history, one month’s MoT. Twenty...
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  Does my Hyundai i40 Tourer have a gearbox problem? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2018 Hyundai i40 Tourer diesel with an automatic gearbox. The car has done 42, 000 miles. On two recent occasions when I get...
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  Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags...
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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...
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  Will modifications make my son's car more expensive to insure? 13 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6 petrol Zetec S that my son will insure when he passes his test. I do realise this will be expensive - quoted £1600...
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  A passenger is claiming whiplash from an accident in my husband's taxi that never happened? 19 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My husband owns his own taxi and a customer is claiming they received whiplash in his taxi as a result of him braking hard. He has received a solicitors...
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  Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a...
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  Audi RS6 - what causes wheel buckle? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Audi RS6 was bought new in late 2015 and has done 5000 miles. I reported an issue to the local dealer (not the supplying dealer) of a vibration through...