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  If I don't cover a lot of miles, does my car still need a full service? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I do low mileage. Do I need a full service every year?
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  Should I be wary of buying a high mileage car? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2008 petrol Ford Mondeo with 151,000 on the clock. The vehicle is quite tidy but I'm worried as the mileage is high. What should...
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  What do you recommend to clean and protect alloy wheels? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having just paid £400 to have corrosion on the alloy wheels of a six-year-old car rectified, what do you recommend, firstly, to clean alloy wheels and...
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  What are the most likely causes of an ABS warning light? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The ABS warning light and message has started appearing on my 2006 Volvo XC90 What are the most likely causes and how can I avoid the garage simply replacing...
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  What can I do to ensure my seven-year old Jaguar XF continues to run smoothly? 8 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 D now has 65000 miles on the clock and I intend keeping it for a few more years yet. Apart from a regular yearly service is there...
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  My classic has been off the road for 12 years - do I need an MoT now it has been recommissioned? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 1975 MGB GT has been off the road since at least 2006. Having renewed and rebuilt the brakes and suspension, does it need an MoT before driving on the...
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  A part from my 1998 Audi A4 is broken and no longer available - where would I find a spare? 1 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1998 Audi A4. The pipe from the brake fluid reservoir to clutch is split and the local garage unable source new pipe because the part has not been...
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  Should I buy a high mileage 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying my first car and have found a very plush 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V for £1100, however, it has 173,000 miles on the clock. It's been looked after...
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  What do you think of the Elddis Autoquest 120? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of the Elddis Autoquest 120?
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  What's the best small car with an automatic gearbox? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife broke her shoulder last January and hasn't driven since. She now needs a Fiesta size car with an automatic gearbox. Can you help?
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  Ford Fiesta ST speed sensor problems 15 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The speed sensor on my Ford Fiesta ST needs replacing and I've been told its within the ABS Module. Would you recommend a new one and getting it coded...
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  Can I swap my Audi A5 wheels to my new S5? 4 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The Audi S5 I am looking to buy has optional, enormous, 'exclusive' 20-inch wheels. As I understand it, they are heavier and the tyres are more expensive...
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  TCS warning light on Skoda Octavia Scout 30 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2004 Skoda Octavia Scout. I've noticed that the TCS warning light has come on and stayed on. My local Skoda dealer has done a diagnostic check...
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  Golf auto hill start difficulty 5 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf auto and have trouble starting the car on hills. We never had this problem with our old 2006 Golf auto, is there a fault?
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  Two week old Land Rover with problems - what do you recommend I do? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Sitting at red traffic light today, in drive with foot on brake. Stop start feature kicked in and engine turned off, then suddenly everything switched...
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  Driving a CVT - should I always change to N when in traffic? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted...
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  ABS fault on Audi TT 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi TT 2007 2.0-litre. It has ABS fault. Garage says new pump unit might be needed. Horrendous cost. What are the options please? New or repairable?...
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  Can I fit all-weather or winter tyres to my front wheels only? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My diesel Vectra will need two new front tyres soon. With the approach of winter this seems a good time to consider cold weather tyres or all-weather tyres....
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  Is there a product that will prevent wheels seizing to hubs? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend any product that will protect aluminium wheels against the effects of the metal in brake dust on new wheels? On my last Volvo three of...
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  Reparing seawater damage 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My car was left in the Port of Dover’s official car-park during a recent storm. Unlike other cars in the same car-park, which suffered major wave damage,...