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  My clutch went flat to the floor and now all gears are hard to engage - what's the issue? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 2005 Volkswagen Sharan today and the clutch pedal went flat to the floor, as if it lost pressure. It returned to half way up since then,...
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  Why is my Citroen Xsara making a knocking noise? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Citroen Xsara 1,4 petrol is making a knocking noise. The noise only happens when the car is moving and appears to to be coming from the front when...
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  What is the best procedure for a passenger to follow if a driver falls unconscious at the wheel? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Driving down the M1 in our new Toyota Prius, my wife in the passenger seat asked what she should do if I dropped dead at the wheel. I can assure you that...
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  Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode? 3 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine...
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  What are the best electric cars for towing? 1 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to replace my Land Rover Freelander 2 with a pure electric car. The car must have a towbar. I can't find any current pure electric models...
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  Is it better for a DSG gearbox to put it in neutral when stopped? 13 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have the latest version of the Volkswagen seven-speed DSG gearbox. Is it a good idea to select neutral when stopped for any length of time in traffic...
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  I keep having to replace tyres due to pothole damage - what wheels should I swap to? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have 225/35 R19 wheels on my Skoda Octavia vRS. I've replaced four tyres since January at £150 each due to potholes. I’ve now been offered a swap to...
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  Why is there a leak in the front footwell of my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leak in the driver's side footwell of my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. The carpet is saturated but I can't find the leak.
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  Which dash cams have removable batteries? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any dash cams out there with removable and rechargeable batteries (like a normal camera)? They generally seem to need a wire into...
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  Ford Fiesta ABS warning light on 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta ABS warning light is on. My local garage say they can't repair because it has to be done by Ford. Ford say that it will cost £144 for diagnostics...
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  Extended warranty - worth the money? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and own a Nissan Note (older model) diesel bought new in 2013. I am being offered an extended 2 year warrant for 410€. Would you consider...
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  Faulty used Range Rover - am I entitled to a refund? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought Range Rover Sport (2009) from a car dealer. Within one day of owning the car, the "brake pad light" and "engine maintenance light" came on....
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  Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned...
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  Can I fit the wheels from a 2005 3 Series to my new BMW F31? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the process of replacing my 2005 BMW 330D E91 with a new F31 edition. Can I swap the wheels and winter tyres to the new car?
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  Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Skoda Octavia VRS? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have Skoda Octavia TDI VRS currently on aluminium wheels with 225/40/18 summer tyres. Would steel wheels with 205/55/16 winter tyres be a good combination...
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  Unreliable handbrake on Vauxhall Corsa 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in law has a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, which has been suffering with a dodgy handbrake for a few weeks. Yesterday, the car rolled into the vehicle...
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  New car someone who's had back surgery? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Wife has just had major back surgery so needs a cosseting ride, easy access and heated front seats. She needs the car for her shortish journeys, a...
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  Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small...
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  Spin tryer 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you expand on your advice that the best tyres should go on the back. I always put mine on the front in the (mistaken?) belief that as the car is...
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  Ford S-MAX low profile tyre problem 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having experienced too many punctures and splits with my Ford S Max 235/45 tyres I wish to replace the wheels and tyres with something more appropriate...