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  Should I have the brake fluid changed in my Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had an intermediate service of my four-year-old 15,000 mile Honda Jazz. The workshop said that as it was so low mileage, an intermediate was...
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  Tyre pressure sensor valve failure 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far. I am...
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  I've found a way of removing 'clouding' from the inside of polycarbonate headlight lenses. 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have an elderly Focus that has suffered the common problem of "clouding" of the surface of the polycarbonate headlamp lenses. This can, I am told, lead...
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  Buying a car at auction without a V5 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently visited BCA car Auctions to get the feel of the place with a view to buy soon, but some vehicles do not have a V5 document. Is it safe...
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  Are the cable clutches used on the Suzuki Splash prone to problems? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a Suzuki Splash 1.2 GLS and have found out it has a cable clutch. Is there any history of problems with this on this car...
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  S-lime 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help? We have a 2006 Audi A4 S-line. It’s only done 20,000 miles. The oil light came on. We sent it to Audi to look at. It needs a new engine and...
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  Battery yen 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a W Reg Rover 25 on which the electrics fail periodically. No faults have been found in a full auto-electric check and the battery can...
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  Kerbing speed 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There’s regular and understandable criticism in your column from you and your readers about the damaging effect of speed bumps. Whilst I don’t like them...
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  Can you recommend a small van to convert into a micro camper? 21 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best affordable to run reliable micro van to convert into micro camper?
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  Do I still accumulate no claims if my insured car is SORN'd? 16 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  If I have an insurance policy on a now SORN'd car, do I get to keep the remaining no claims bonus after transferring? If my policy runs out while on the...
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  Ford Focus failure caused a serious accident 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Have you had any reports on the catastrophic failure of rear stub axles on the mark two Ford Focus? Mine went last Friday, causing me to roll the car and...
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  What damage occurs if I straddle speed humps? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I cannot convince my partner that it is correct to drive over speed cushions with one wheel between and the other over the top of the hump. She insists...
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  The right screen wash for a Volkswagen Polo 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The last two winters a cable has burst leading to the rear screen washer. Screenwash pours into the passenger footwell when operating the back screen...
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  How can I fix a misfire on my Daewoo Lanos? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hello - my 2000 W-reg Daewoo Lanos was misfiring, so I took to the garage and they fitted a new coil pack, leads, spark plugs and sensor. I got it out...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vectra start? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre DTI. I cannot start the engine. I tried with jump leads, and failed. Then I towed it with another car, and after...
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  Obstacle Corsa 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  3 or 4 Saturdays ago you advised owners of Corsas to get a certain part checked at each service. My wife has a Corsa and I meant to cut out this piece...
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  Is there a tyre sealant I can use in case of a puncture on my Volkswagen Touran? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Volkswagen Touran with seven seats which does not have a spare wheel. It has an air compressor and a bottle of sealant. The instructions...
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  How can I improve my Hyundai Accent's fuel economy? 9 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How can I improve the fuel economy of my Hyundai Accent 1.3? Are there any special products like air filters, plugs and leads which can help?
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  No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,...
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  Can I trickle charge my hybrid? 20 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the...