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  Buying a new family car - Mazda 6 or Skoda Superb? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mazda 6 Sport Nav (175 Manual) 2013 version which on the whole I am happy with especially the safety pack (Lane & rear view monitoring etc). I...
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  I've bought a car which had not been repaired for an MoT - should the dealer cover 'preventative maintenance'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Last month I acquired a cheap 12-year-old car from a small dealer with a fresh MoT certificate (with no advisories). The MoT history subsequently obtained...
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  I hired a Vauxhall Insignia diesel which developed a fault - who is liable? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently hired a Vauxhall Insignia diesel. I drove about half a mile and then parked the car for about an hour. When I came back to the car, I started...
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  My new 508 has a fault 20 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new diesel Peugeot 508 SW. It arrived with the towing eye cover missing. This was pointed out to them by me and...
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  Trailer for sale or tent? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This is slightly left field of your normal motoring advice but I would like your opinion on how to tackle this problem. In brief I bought a Raclet trailer...
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  I can't afford to change my 2001 Mondeo - should I take out a warranty on it in case of expensive problems? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2001 Ford Mondeo estate Ghia X, 2.0 petrol manual. I bought it in 2002 on the Ford Direct scheme. It has now done 85,000 miles and has been a fantastic...
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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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  Milked shake 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002/52 Jaguar XJ8 and for the past 12-18 months have had a recurring problem with juddering when braking at speed in excess of 30mph. I replaced...
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  Are there any recalls on Peugeot's PureTech 1.2-litre engines? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a new car. Are there any recalls on Peugeot's PureTech 1.2-litre engines?
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  Can I fit two winter tyres to the front or back of my car? 27 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Volvo C30 and plan to put on two winter tyres. Should they go on the front or rear? Thanks for your advice.
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  Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from...
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  Can you recommend a petrol car to tow a heavy caravan? 16 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a car that can tow a 2000kg caravan? I only commute 10 miles a day so diesel is not an option. Thanks.
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  Can you recommend something fun and sporty, that's also safe for kids in the back? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What...
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  I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth....
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  Should a car with start-stop still be put into neutral when stopped? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I test drove a Skoda Scala 1.0 DSG and noticed the car switched off the engine at the lights with the car still in Drive because of start-stop. Does this...
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  What's the best petrol SUV for towing? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a diesel Range Rover Evoque 190 to tow my boat, which weighs approximately 1 tonne. I would like to change to a petrol vehicle (SUV) but...
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  Can I replace low profile tyres with normal tyres? 31 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Skoda Octavia which is fitted with low profile tyres. Can it be fitted with normal tyres? The existing tyres are 225/40 R18
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  Where can I get parts for a Toyota Carina E? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Carina E and am having terrible problems in sourcing a rear brake splitter. I am trying to register it to French plates but need this part...
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  Should I change the fuel filter on my Volkswagen Lupo GTI? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 16 year old Volkswagen Lupo GTI with a full service history. There's no record of a change of fuel filter - not even in the Volkswagen...
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  Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? 11 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it best to replace a car before it loses too much value or run it for a lot longer? My current car is a Honda Civic diesel on a 64 plate and it’s done...