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  Mitsubishi Shogun won't change gear 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won't move. It changes gears...
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  Advice on long-term storage of automatic car. 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Owing to an unexpected medical issue, I have been told not to drive for a few months. My automatic Vauxhall Corsa (2005 model) is on my drive and won't...
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  What's the insurance status of a works van? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a work van on a the works insurance policy. There are multiple drivers who drive it and - as you might expect - the bodywork gets dents and marks...
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  Size 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  A friend ,in her eighties, currently drives a Suzuki splash automatic. Due to the width of the car relative to the garage, even with the wing mirrors folded...
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  When driving a smell of exhaust enters the cabin. What is it? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When driving over distances of about 30 miles or so on the motorway at approx 70mph on occasion an exhaust gas smell enters the cabin. This is not constant,...
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  What's the best 4x4 for £20,000? 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a replacement car. It needs to be able to carry skis for my annual runs to the French Alps and cost around £20,000 (new or used)....
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  Using cruise control in wet weather - is it safe? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A general email is circulating advising that cruise control should not be engaged when there is rain or snow/ice. It explains that when hydroplaning occurs...
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  What do you think of the Nissan Juke? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I, respectively 85 and 80, have been carried away by the Juke and have just put a deposit down for one without taking a test drive. In the...
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  Should we get a Mobility van with a ramp or an MPV with a hoist for a wheelchair? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have decided its time to change our Daihatsu Fourtrak and our Autosleeper motorcaravan for a smaller vehicle. We are interested in ex-Motability van...
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  Should the dealer continue to service a 75k car if I want to sell in 1-2 years? 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord Tourer CDTi HFT has been serviced by the Honda dealer that I bought it from with the exception of a recent clutch change (£560 vs £850)....
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  I drive 10,000 miles pa diesel or petrol turbo 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  About 9 years ago you recommended the Kia Sorento - we bought the petrol engine automatic one, it has proved a first class trouble free motor. We would...
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  What seven-seater? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2004 BMW 525D - I love driving bimmers but they dont do 7 seaters. I now need a 7 seater. I drive 60 miles a day mostly motorway...
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  Breakdown recovery damaged our driveway - what should we do? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A large transporter belonging to the AA parked in our drive, extending a hydraulic ramp to load a neighbour’s car. After they had left we noticed damage...
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  Is undertaking illegal? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You have often said that undertaking is not against the law but, according to the local press, Greater Manchester police is starting a campaign to catch...
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  Should we buy a Nissan X-Trail automatic? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace...
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  Should I fit winter tyres to all four wheels of my Alfa Giulietta? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 40 years of fitting winter tyres (starting with Town & Country) to the driving wheels of my vehicle I now find tyre retailers insisting that this...
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  Where can our son learn to drive his Aston Martin Vantage company car safely? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 31-year-old son (who currently drives a Fiesta) has been told that his company car for his new job starting next month will be an Aston Martin Vantage....
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  Buying a banger for a charity run? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to ask for advice and suggestions regarding a challenge that my team and I are taking part in this year. The event is the 2012 Banger Run,...
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  Winter Tyres on Just Two Wheels 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are OAPs living in mid Wales and trying to make our car safer for limited winter driving and we know from FAQ that you advocate fitting four...
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  Driving characteristics change after turbo change 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo failed on my September 2004 BMW 530D auto at 112,000 miles and was replaced and since the new turbo was fitted, the driving characteristic feels...