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  Which compact estate? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to get a bigger car, as with now 2 children I have well and truly outgrown my Fiat Panda! I'd prefer a compact estate over an MPV as they...
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  Are the speedometer and odometer in my Toyota Prius over-reading? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a new 61-plate Toyota Prius which has a completely electronic dashboard display. Checking the speedo against a SatNav, it showed that...
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  A comfortable estate car for £2500 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Time to replace my ageing Mk1 Ford Galaxy 2.3 auto. It's been pretty good but soulless and it eats drivetrain components and tyres. I don't really...
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  Where are global car manufacturers getting air conditioning compressor valves now that BPE Hoddesdon has closed down? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In late 2009 I emailed you that Barnes Precision Engineering (of Detroit) was closing down its small factory in Hoddesdon, Herts, which I was told was...
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  Why is my Mazda 6 returning just 40mpg when it is advertised as returning up to 52mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mazda 6 estate 'Takuya' edition in September 2010. It’s a 2.2TDi (163ps) with an advertised mpg of 40.9 urban and 52.3 combined. Given the rising...
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  Speed awareness curse 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently attended a Speed Awareness Course (I had done 35mph in a 30 limit). Having checked the website I found that I would pay 50% more if I took it...
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  Crunch credit 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I write to echo your advice regarding hire car scams when taking a car in for an insurance claim. I have recently been involved totally innocently with...
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  Why is the delivery time for my new Hyundai ix35 being postponed? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a Hyundai ix35 4wd model at the end of February and was given a conservative delivery date of the end of April, with a hint that they usually...
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  Gap yards 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding A.L. of Sevenoaks’ unfortunate rear end shunt on the M25, I have some advice to all readers. If you are confronted by stationary traffic on a...
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  Suffering from con cushion 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I can help in the campaign against speed cushions, please let me know. I run a small telco and have facilities to host a website on this issue. If I...
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  Scrap meddle 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are around retirement ages. We live in WC1, but drive frequently to Devon, sometimes with loads: either family or furniture. Either way the...
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  Clio lame 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I found a nail in a tyre that is fitted to our 2005/55 low mileage Renault Clio. On taking it to the local tyre depot the fitter on examining the tyre...
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  Centre point 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My hair has gone silver, and my driving these days is mainly short journeys on local roads. However, Christmas saw me undertake several long journeys on...
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  X tractor-van 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 57 plate X5 7-seater, which we have had since new, and my husband drives and old but very well maintained 5 Series. He has been waiting...
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  If a tyre pressure monitor fails, it is an MoT fail? 28 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've heard differing opinions but I understand if a tyre pressure monitor fails, it is an MoT fail? Is this true, if so it makes no sense? Surely the MoT...
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  Is it possible to service a new car yourself? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to upgrade to a much newer Ford Focus. I have serviced my previous Focus myself for 10 years. What problems am I likely to come across with a...
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  What's the best estate for £1000? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for big car, preferably an estate. I have £1000 to spend and the car needs to have low road tax and insurance, with cheap maintenance. What...
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  Can you recommend a cheap car? 23 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a cheap vehicle for £1000. It must be reliable, with cheap parts and maintenance. Ideally, I’d like a big car (estate/SUV/SUV) as I occasionally...
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  Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults...
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  Peugeot Boxer motor home - when should I change the oil? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a motor home based on a Peugeot Boxer 2.2. It is now 12 months old and has done 3500 miles - all trips of 50 miles plus. The dealer has told me...