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  HR-V gearbox belt 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a Honda HR-V but the gear box belt needs some work, maybe to be tightened. What should I do?
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  Cam belt replacement time. How much? 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise approximate cost of changing the cam belt on my wife's Honda Civic VTEC 1.6 auto. The local dealer is usually pricey so just wanted to check...
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  Recommended 4x4? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please recommend a used 4x4 for my £7,000 budget. If possible reliable, economical and good road holding!
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  Was the FIAT Multipla JTD diesel ever marketed with an automatic gearbox? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Was the FIAT Multipla JTD diesel ever marketed with an automatic gearbox? If so, when?
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  winter tyres for Jazz 2 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have read all your postings re winter tyres. Can you advise me on the best/appropriate winter tyre to buy for our Honda Jazz (2008 but new model)? Also...
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  Which family car for camping trips for under £10,000? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a decent car for a family with a three-year-old who like camping? Not too expensive to run and under £10,000.
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  How are the tappets in my Rover 416 1.6-litre twin cam engine adjusted? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Rover 416 1.6 twin cam. Recently my tappets have got noisy and I was told by the garage that it has self-adjusting tappets. What can I do about...
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  Taking Note 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have sought your views in the past about different models and would welcome your views on buying a second-hand (up to 2 years old) Note automatic. Also...
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  Do you know of any insurers that offer cover for 6 months at a time? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I want to insure my Honda S2000, currently under a SORN, for short periods (4 - 6 months) annually. Are you able to advise me on any specialist insurers?
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  My diesel is doing getting a low fuel economy, should I add an additive? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I just got a diesel 2018 Honda Civic with just 4500 miles on it. I'm only getting 39mpg. Should I put a fuel additive in?
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  Which SUV is best for towing a caravan? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new diesel SUV for towing a caravan. All the new models in dealers' showrooms at the moment show Euro 5 emissions. I understand...
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  Honda Civic juddering at low revs 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2006 Honda Civic 1.8i has started to judder when pulling away at normal revs. It happens at 1500rpm (six miles per hour) but is not noticeable at higher...
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  Which new tyres for my Honda Jazz? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace my front tyres and am concerned about road noise as well as dry and wet braking. Can you suggest a tyre that will work well with my Honda...
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  Replacing a CR-V 4 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated...
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  Should I buy a Ford Mondeo or Honda Accord Type S? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a new car and am going back to a tourer. I owned a 54-plate Ford Mondeo tourer ST TDCI and loved it. I have been looking at the new model and...
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  Can you recommend a reliable small crossover? 16 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  After owning two Honda Civics that were bulletproof in terms of reliability, I bought a Honda HR-V new in 2016. The car has only done 29k miles but I have...
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  Where should I sell a 35-year-old Honda Accord? 25 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked by a friend to dispose of his one owner Honda Accord which has been off the road for a number of years. It has 35000 miles on the clock...
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  I do 15,000 miles per year - should I buy a diesel or hybrid to get the best economy and least trouble? 19 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently running a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that I've had for almost five trouble-free years. It'll be at 90,000 miles soon and I think I...
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  Antenna snapped of by car wash - what are my rights? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We recently bought a second hand 2011 Honda CR-Z from a dealer. Last week we put the car through an automated car was and the fin antenna snapped off....
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  Which small car offers reliability and ease of access for a disabled passenger? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need a reliable new car which should be five-door with a high seat for both driver and disabled front passenger. I have a 10-year-old Toyota Yaris that...