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  I've discovered that I can't have a towbar fitted to my new car - what are my rights against the dealer? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems getting a towbar fitted to my Nissan Qashqai. They never told me that the car was fitted with an Adblue tank and because of that I...
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  Can you recommend a car that can fit two rear facing child seats? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having recently discovered that my wife is expecting twins, we're now in the position of needing a car which can accommodate two rear facing child seats...
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  Vauxhall Movano – which powertrain is best? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of buying a Vauxhall Movano, but can’t work out if I need front-wheel or rear-wheel drive? Also, which engine is best?
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  What can I do if a car parks on my drive? 15 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  If a car parks on my driveway, what rights do I have to get it removed?
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  What's the different between N1 and M1 vehicle classification? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Ford Transit Custom double cab to replace my old Volkswagen T5 Transporter Kombi. Why is the Volkswagen an M1 category and the Transit...
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  Issues paying VED monthly by direct debit 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  On the 10th October I purchased a used car from a dealership, while there I set up a monthly direct debit for car tax, as far as I was aware it was fine,...
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  Freelander 2 2.2TDi clutch failure at 18,000 miles 15 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I'm asking on behalf of a friend who is not registered on the site. She took her Freelander 2 2.2TDi (2012, 18000 miles) back to the dealer yesterday...
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  Can you recommend a small and comfortable 4x4? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Spain and have a Suzuki Jimny, which is good off road, but basic and uncomfortable. I want to sell the Jimny, along with my Ford Fiesta, and...
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  Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height...
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  Can you recommend a fun vehicle which is a bit 'different'? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm now 64 and retired but still love cars. We have a nice 2000 model Jaguar XKR coupe for classic car shows and summer day driving. For everyday driving...
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  Dealer won't refund me all my money for damaged car 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an Audi A3 Quattro TDI recently for £6000. It has covered 80,000-miles and was bought from a dealer. Within hours of buying the car, it...
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  What causes common turbo failures on the Audi A6 diesel? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Against repeated advice in your column I decided to continue running my gorgeous Audi A6 diesel estate car beyond the three-year warranty period. 18 months...
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  Is it normal for warranty companies to prevaricate for flood-related claims? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if other readers have experience of making claims against Allianz. I have not made a claim for some 30 years and am astonished at the prevarication...
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  Mazda 6 timing chain jump after 41k - advice on compensation from Mazda 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I purchased a Mazda 6 diesel 2.2 TS2 + 5 year RAC extended warranty from The Car Shop, Swindon and took possession on 28/09/12 with a mileometer...
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  Unusual tyre wear on a Kia Sorento 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Sorento Kx-3 CRDi (60 plate) has just had its 25,000 mile service at my local Kia dealership. I was surprised to be told that my two front...
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  This is why you should always idle your turbocharged engine after use. 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  RC of Brentwood is indeed wise to idle his turbocharged engine before shut-down. He will extend the life of the turbo, and save himself a lot of expense....
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  My Mercedes-Benz C-Class turbo has failed - is this normal? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes C220 CDI coupe (2.1-litre), which will be six years old next month and has done just under 50,000 miles. A couple of days ago, while...
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  Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh...
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  I achieved 63.7mpg in my 2004 Astra Estate diesel by restricting my speed to 60mph on fast roads. 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is a 7-year-old Astra Estate 1.7CDI now at 60,000 miles. I always run from 'tankful' to 'tankful', resetting the odometer to zero and checking...
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  Oil pump failure on Audi A4 Cabriolet 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2006 Audi A4 Convertible (2.0 TDi) through a private sale. The car has done 76,000 miles and has a full Audi service history. Two...