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  Volvo is missing its spare wheel 30 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered an XC90 in June. On the order it stated that a temporary spare wheel would be supplied FOC. When I collected the car in October the invoice...
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  Which SUV for towing caravans? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  At present I am a 72-year-old Motability customer and am shortly due to hand back my Volvo XC90 after three years. I am now considering buying my own vehicle...
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  Misfuelled my Volvo, now the dealer wants £800 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I misfuelled my XC90 diesel this morning. Put 12 litres of petrol instead of diesel in the tank. I realised while filling it up, stopped and called Volvo. Dealer...
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  Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...
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  What's the best way to maintain a DPF? 9 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 Volvo XC90 with 118k on the clock. Lovely motor and mostly trouble free but it's recently started missing the odd beat and intermittently...
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  What's the best car for a tall elderly driver? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the ULEZ zone due to expand I need to change my diesel Toyota Corolla Verso for something compliant. The problem is I am 6ft 10 inches tall and have...
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  Are there any decent, petrol hybrid SUVs that can tow a caravan? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2007 BMW X5 with 155,000 miles on the clock, which I'm looking to change. I used to do over 20,000 miles a year, but more recently this...
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  Volvo used car warranty - what should and shouldn't be covered? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo XC90 and six months ago a failed engine mount was identified during a service and not replaced proactively. Then four months later, all...
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  Need a comfortable car for a long commute 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a new car. She's happy with her old Ford Fiesta, but her commute is going to get much longer next month and she needs something which suits...
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  Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable...
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  When was production of the Mitsubishi Grandis discontinued? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Mitsubishi Grandis in April 2009 from a Mitsubishi dealer as a part-exchange for my 2007 Volvo XC90. After a short period, we were not happy...
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  Family plan 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage...
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  Second hand 4x4- what would you recommend? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second hand (up to four years old) large SUV/4x4 for £25,000. I have narrowed it down to a Lexus RX or a Land Rover Discovery. Priorities...
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  Execs and the city 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005/54 Volvo XC90 Executive with 100,000 miles on the clock, having owned if for the past 4 years. We have a family of 5 (+dog) so the space...
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  What's the best small 4x4 for £16k? 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman,...
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  Suspension issues on XC90 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've had intermittent knocks and creaks from the driver's side front suspension. I left this until the car had its 4th year service today. It's done 30,400...
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  Can we have our BMW X5's headlights adjusted for use on the continent? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are HM Forces stationed in Germany. We have just bought a right-hand drive BMW X5 and were assured by the seller that we did not need to buy continental...
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  XC Naughty 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 185, purchased in March 2006 and it has now done 74,000 miles. My mileage is largely motorway driving, no off road use,...
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  Is a car more valuable secondhand if it's only been serviced by the dealer? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Volvo XC90 from new. It's now nearly six years old and is due its next service. It has so far been serviced by Volvo but if I have it serviced...
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  Need a seven-seater with good towing ability 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough...